Inspiring Stories of Global Unicorn Businesswomen

Whitney Wolfe Herd,  Bumble: Founder and CEO of Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd revolutionized online dating by empowering women to make the first move. Bumble’s $14 billion IPO underscores her influence in reshaping social networking dynamics.

Melanie Perkins, Canva Melanie Perkins is the co-founder and CEO of Canva, a graphic design platform that has transformed the way people create and collaborate on visual content.

Amy Pressman, Medallia Amy Pressman is the co-founder and former President of Medallia, a leading customer experience management platform.

Sarah Leary, Nextdoor Sarah Leary is the co-founder of Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods. With a background in technology and entrepreneurship, Leary co-founded Nextdoor in 2011 with the goal of creating a platform that connects neighbors and fosters a sense of community.

Liu Nan, Mia Liu Nan is the co-founder and CEO of Mia.com, a leading e-commerce platform specializing in maternal and infant products. With a background in finance and a passion for entrepreneurship, Liu Nan co-founded Mia.com in 2011 with the mission of providing high-quality, affordable products for mothers and babies.

Kathryn Petralia, Kabbage Kathryn Petralia is the co-founder and President of Kabbage Inc., a financial technology company that provides small businesses with access to funding and financial services. With a background in banking and finance, Petralia co-founded Kabbage in 2009 with the vision of leveraging technology to democratize access to capital for small businesses.

Julia Hartz, Eventbrite Julia Hartz is the co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global ticketing and event technology platform that has revolutionized the way people discover and attend live events. With a background in television production and technology, Hartz co-founded Eventbrite in 2006 with her husband Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage, aiming to create a platform that democratizes access to live experiences. Under Hartz's leadership, Eventbrite has grown into one of the world's largest event technology platforms, serving millions of event organizers and attendees in over 180 countries. The platform offers a seamless and user-friendly solution for event planning, ticketing, and promotion, empowering organizers to host a wide range of events, from small community gatherings to large-scale festivals and conferences.

Miranda Qu, Little Red Book Miranda Qu is the co-founder and CEO of Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu), a social e-commerce platform that has transformed the way Chinese consumers discover and shop for products. With a background in finance and a passion for entrepreneurship, Qu co-founded Little Red Book in 2013 with the vision of creating a platform that combines social networking with e-commerce.

Miranda Qu, Little Red Book Miranda Qu is the co-founder and CEO of Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu), a social e-commerce platform that has transformed the way Chinese consumers discover and shop for products. With a background in finance and a passion for entrepreneurship, Qu co-founded Little Red Book in 2013 with the vision of creating a platform that combines social networking with e-commerce.