6 startups founded by women
There’s a very known fact that the tech industry and startups run by women are growing. In an industry that has been historically dominated by men, it is important that women take more chances in making their business a reality, especially when there are more possibilities for them to find supporters of their proposal.
Are you ready to be a She- EO?! Do you have an amazing idea with potential! Get inspired by these amazing ladies that are paving the way in tech and entrepreneurship:
Michelle Phan — Ipsy
This girl in her 20’s started posting beauty video tutorials on Youtube and became a pioneer of the Beauty Vlogger phenomenon. From having zero budget and not knowing exactly what to do to developing the business model that now is Ipsy.com, an incredibly successful beauty subscription box with millions in revenue. Are you a fan of the Phan?
Alexa von Tobel — LearnVest
LearnVest is one of the first financial tech companies in the market. In the middle of the economic recession, Von Tobel saw a necessity to make financial planning affordable and accessible to young professionals with mid to low income. She looked for mentors to help her with her idea, and recently sold the company for $250 million. The young entrepreneur is still in charge as CEO.
Meredith Perry — UBeam
The 25 year old has been called the next Elon Musk (CEO of Tesla Motors) for her wireless startup, UBeam, which she started developing in her college years. Her product transmits power over-the-air to charge electronic devices.
Melissa Jiménez — Merodea.me
Using her experience in fashion, Merodea.me’s CEO, Melissa Jiménez, created an ecommerce portal that serves as a template for Puerto Rican designers. Its business has expanded internationally with a growing portfolio of local fashion creatives.
Ooshma Garg — Gooble
Subscription boxes are extremely popular, but their success value lies in it’s uniqueness. Gobble, is designed for cooking. But Garg understood that her startup value lied in simplicity by providing a selection of meals each week with 3- step / 1 pan recipes and pre-portioned ingredients to subscribers’ homes. Who doesn’t want that after a whole day of work!?
Marcela Sapone — Hello Alfred
Marcela Sapone just made Fortune’s 30 under 30 List and she deserves it by tapping on a true Millennial problem: lack of time. Hello Alfred is a tech full butler service that still operates in limited cities but it will surely grow. It’s name is based on Batman’s right hand and it can be your faithful helper with chores for a reasonable price.
It doesn’t matter where your idea came from, if it solves a problem, it can be successful. There are many more women creating startups with potential for success. Do you want to be part of the community? Start getting involved in groups that support the community like Puerto Rico Women in Startups.
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