Women Startup Founders in Asia are taking businesses to the next level with better Progress
Women have been making a significant contribution to modern society in various fields, including politics, education, business, social services, arts and culture, sports, aerospace, journalism and media, science and technology, literature, entertainment, philanthropy and other fields. The role of women in today's world has changed significantly and for better. Women are now self- sufficient, well aware and financially independent. They have attained immense success in every field.

Women Entrepreneurs: In the current times of today, increasing number of women entrepreneurs and business owners is not only creating more job opportunities but also challenging deep-rooted gender norms and stereotypes and they are acting as role models for other young women. This will lead to a large-scale societal mindset shift. Women entrepreneurs are those women who think of a business enterprise, initiate it, organize and combine factors of production, operate the enterprise and undertake risks and handle economic uncertainty involved in running it.

Significance of Women Startup Founders in Asia: Asia has witnessed rapid economic development and is often referred to as the engine of growth in today’s global economy. Female entrepreneurs contribute substantially to economic growth in Asia. These female entrepreneurs play a crucial role in the Asian economy and have a significant effect on it by generating employment, accelerating development, and fostering prosperity. Female founders in Asia are showing that businesses can be more than just profit-driven machines. They're proving that businesses can be compassionate and purpose-driven, too. And as more and more women enter the business world, they're helping to create a more diverse and inclusive environment for everyone in Asia.

Market Share of Female entrepreneurs: Women entrepreneurs make up approximately one-third of all entrepreneurs globally. According to the latest statistics, there are 252 million female business owners in the world.

In this issue, the Women Entrepreneur magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Startup Founders Asia – 2023’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.