Asia and Australia
Sara Jane Ho, 29, Hong Kong
Sara Jane Ho on the philosophy behind her business, China's first "finishing school" Institute Sarita.
Africa and Middle East
Catherine Mahugu, 27, Kenya
The founder of jewellery e-commerce platform Soko talks about the importance of a positive corporate culture
Europe
Americas
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Bel Pesce, 27, Brazil
Bel Pesce talks about how she managed to make her educational videos a viral hit.
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Lorrana Scarpioni, 25, Brazil
The founder of the sharing economy site Biilive talks about opening her first office outside Brazil in Scotland.
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Victoria Alonsoperez, 28, Uruguay
Victoria Alonsoperez on how an outbreak of mad cow disease when she was a teenager inspired her latest venture.
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Cristina Randall, 29, Mexico
The online payment system company boss talks about the experience of being a female founder in the technology sector.
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Paulina Arreola, 24, Mexico
Paulina Arreola on how her laundry business survived when it ran out of cash
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Brit Morin, 29, USA
The new media pioneer talks about the challenges of starting a business young and the importance of mentors
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Julie Sygiel, 27, USA
The maker of active-wear for menstruating women on smashing taboos
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Samantha John, 29, USA
The co-founder of the app that enables children to build their own mobile games, says it's a struggle for women in the sector to be taken seriously