The Week That Was: Women Inspiring World with Vision

Women​‍​‌‍​‍‌ have become the leaders of change in this new era. With their vision and innovation, they are redefining leadership. While reshaping the entire industries, they are supporting the communities and at the same time, they are becoming the leaders of the new era of inclusive growth. The leadership of these women is not a leadership for power; instead, it is a leadership based on collaboration, mentorship and the shared success with others. In the last decade, women-led businesses have turned into indispensable global pillars of progress, thus, they are the main drivers of sustainability and economic stability. ​‍​‌‍​‍‌

Global​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Woman Leader is proud to celebrate this invincible force, the mavericks who break the barriers, bring the change and expand the future horizons of leadership for the coming ​‍​‌‍​‍‌generations.​

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Mindshift Capital Appoints Katherine Kirsch as Venture Partner

Mindshift Capital has announced Katherine Kirsch as Venture Partner, drawing on her vast experience in leading startups, product design, operational strategy, and academic research. Katherine spent time at San Francisco-based design and innovation firm IDEO, contributing to product and growth initiatives.

Zimbabwean Womenpreneurs Represent Country at China Import Expo

At the recently-concluded China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, a strong representation of Zimbabwe was made up of enterprises led by women. The Zimbabwe Pavilion reflected a notable number of women among the exhibitors that were using this larger scale and broad international platform to tell the story of Zimbabwe's commitment to the empowerment of women.

200 Women-Led Businesses in Vietnam receive E-Commerce Training

More than 200 women-led enterprises in Vietnam have been trained to enhance their capacity in e-commerce, logistics, and international payment systems. Besides that, 32 selected businesses were supported in setting up online storefronts on Alibaba.com, marking their entrance into cross-border trade.

SAB & WEConnect International to Support Saudi Womenpreneurs

Saudi Awwal Bank, one of Saudi Arabia's leading financial institutions, Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with WEConnect International-a global nonprofit organisation that connects women-owned businesses with qualified buyers worldwide-to advance women's economic participation in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Tara Askham to Aid UK Government Rewrite Rules for Entrepreneurs

Nottingham-based finance lecturer, author and mentor Tara Askham has been appointed to the government's Maple Review Steering Committee, an independent review that sets out to identify and address the barriers that economic deprivation presents to UK entrepreneurs.