the pride of Africa's women entrepreneurs
Linda Cronje, founder of Tweeter Quail Products
The story of one woman’s vision to make quail eggs an everyday healthy food item of choice, whilst at the same time, helping others to build their own successful businesses in her company’s supply chain.
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- Cynthia Breazeal is an inspirational American entrepreneur, MIT Professor, and founder and CEO of Jibo Inc., the maker of the world’s first family robot. Jibo is a new personal robot to be sold commercially in 2015. Cynthia is best known for her work in robotics where she is recognized as a pioneer of Social Robotics and Human Robot Interaction.
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Tanya du Bois, founder of Naturals Beauty
An inspiring story of a women entrepreneur dedicated to creating natural and organic skincare products for those with highly sensitive skin.
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Danae Ringelmann co-founder of Indiegogo on 'Leadership for Entrepreneurs'
People are more likely to follow you as a leader if you are your authentic self....
- Danae Ringelmann co-founded Indiegogo in 2007 with a mission to democratize fundraising and has since helped to propel the company into the world’s largest crowdfunding platform. Today, this inspiring American woman entrepreneur leads Indiegogo's industry development efforts, while steering the company’s employee culture and values initiatives. Danae was listed as one of Fortune Magazine's 40 under 40, as well as SF Business Times' 40 under 40 in 2014. ELLE Magazine named Danae to its Woman in Tech Power List in 2014; while Fast Company included her in its Top 50 Women Innovators in Technology in 2011.
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Brenda Wilkinson and her daughter, the amazing women behind Rio Largo olive oil company
An award winning olive oil producer with a talent for innovative packaging, combined with a passion for supporting women-owned businesses.
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Not every startup in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond has what it takes to become a successful multinational business. But with a $2-trillion economy, Africa is home to some of the world’s most disruptive technology, with new startups and early-stage entrepreneurial activity that have caught the eye of Ghanian and Zimbabwean business partners Ethel Cofie and Dave Chakombera. They have created Africa Twenty 10, a startup accelerator they said will bridge the gap between great ideas, talent and the global market.
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Dr. Victoria Kisyombe, founder of SELFINA (Tanzania)
Source: Vital Voices | by Dr. Victoria Kisyombe | 19 November 2014
Since I founded my company SELFINA 20 years ago, I have seen the enormous impact a small investment can make in the life of a woman. And it doesn’t stop there — from one modest lease, a woman can create dozens of jobs, touching the lives of dozens more.
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Penny Pritzker, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Marrakesh, Morocco, November 19, 2014 --- U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered remarks to approximately 300 women entrepreneurs to kick off Women’s Entrepreneurship Day in Marrakesh, Morocco. Secretary Pritzker discussed America’s leadership in empowering entrepreneurs at home and abroad, addressed the importance of the Presidential Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) which she chairs, and touted how a strong entrepreneurial society can lead to greater economic growth, stability and security, and a rising middle class.
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Zikhona Tefu, founder of O’live Handmade Soaps
This Cape Town handmade soap maker harnesses the unique natural qualities of indigenous herbs and plants from the world famous Cape Floral Kingdom to produce world-class skincare products.
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The journey from advocate to entrepreneur has been an incredible one for Monica, who today is winning recognition around the world for her innovation and leadership in Zambia and beyond.
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Janet Shaw, founder of the Zulu Beadwork Project
A social entrepreneur creates a Zulu beadwork collaboration that empowers, uplifts and celebrates the talents of South African craftswomen.
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Following her highly successful journey in the world of television, media and magazine publishing, this leading South African entrepreneur has now launched her latest business venture in luxury retailing.
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Wendren Setzer, founder of The Wren Design
This creative woman quit her job as a textile designer at a clothing factory to pursue a passion for creating beautiful and functional bags from discarded materials.
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Christine Tozer, co-founder of Toka Linen (Top left)
Two South African women with a background in fashion are today using their unique design aesthetic and manufacturing experience to create beautiful table linens.
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Deola Sagoe, founder of Deola fashion house
With top models, A-List celebrities and famous society personalities making up her clientele lists, Deola Sagoe, founder of haute couture fashion house Deola, is an entrepreneurial success story of note.
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Wendy Ackerman, co-founder and executive director, Pick n Pay
This incredible woman not only contributed to building Pick n Pay Group as a socially responsible retail empire, but has also devoted her life to making a difference to others in South Africa.
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Adenike Ogunlesi, founder and ceo of Ruff'n Tumble
This highly successful Nigerian designer went from selling clothes from the boot of her car to becoming a world class children’s clothing brand.
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- Tory Burch is an American fashion designer and entrepreneur. In addition to being the CEO behind an internationally-renowned clothing line bearing her name, she is also the philanthropic driving force of the Tory Burch Foundation which aims to support women business owners and their families.
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Kofo Akinkugbe, founder of Secure ID
This remarkable Nigerian woman founded a company that is recognised globally as a market leader in Africa's smart card technology and digital security industry.
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This lawyer turned butcher is passionate about the 100% certified free-range, grass-fed and ethically reared meat she sources from farmers she gets to know and trust.
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