The StrongHer
100 Women

Her X-ray diffraction images were crucial in uncovering the double-helix structure of DNA, one of the most important discoveries in modern biology.

A fearless abolitionist who escaped slavery and led hundreds to freedom through the Underground Railroad, becoming a global symbol of courage.

A pioneering scholar and social reformer who championed women's education and rights in nineteenth-century India.

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, inspiring generations of women in exploration and aviation.

Leader of the British suffragette movement who played a pivotal role in securing voting rights for women in the United Kingdom.

An inventor and actress whose frequency-hopping communication technology laid the foundation for modern wireless systems such as Wi-Fi.

NASA mathematician whose calculations were critical to early space missions, including John Glenn's orbital flight and the Apollo moon landing.

Leader of India's meteorological independence who developed weather instruments and pioneered atmospheric research, making the country self-reliant in weather forecasting.

Leading one of the Gulf region's most respected healthcare and hospital networks, expanding quality medical services across India and the Middle East.

Through her leadership, Metropolis Healthcare became India's leading pathology chain, redefining the country's diagnostic healthcare landscape.

Has helped guide Microsoft's financial strategy through its shift to cloud computing, supporting the extraordinary growth of one of the world's most valuable technology firms.

Having transformed India's largest bank during her tenure at SBI, she now leads Salesforce India, guiding organizations through digital and cloud-led transformation.

Has repositioned the Danish jewellery company for sustainable growth while expanding its reach across international markets and modernizing its retail operations.

Has transformed UPS's operations for the e-commerce era, implementing strategic initiatives that have enhanced delivery efficiency and positioned the company for sustainable long-term growth.

Shapes Costco's product strategy and supplier partnerships, reinforcing the retailer's commitment to delivering value to millions of members worldwide.

Has overseen NVIDIA's financial planning and capital strategy during its expansion in artificial intelligence and data center markets, supporting sustained growth.

Manages day-to-day operations of the pioneering aerospace company, overseeing missions that have revolutionized space travel and satellite deployment.

Leads one of the Middle East's largest financial institutions, driving digital banking innovation while expanding the bank's regional and international presence.

Leads efforts in sustainable development and social impact across Asia as Chair of Temasek Trust, building on decades of experience in global investing.

Transformed Arista Networks into a global leader in cloud networking, leading its IPO and scaling it into a multi-billion-dollar company.

Oversees technology, operations, and corporate strategy, driving execution and efficiency across one of the world's largest financial institutions.

Franklin Templeton's evolving asset management strategy reflects her leadership as CEO, combining technology and alternative investments to serve global investors.

Driving Ulta Beauty's continued growth and digital evolution, strengthening the retailer's market presence while deepening customer engagement.

Has built one of Asia's largest biopharmaceutical companies while advancing India's role in global biotechnology.

Leads one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, driving 5G infrastructure development and digital services expansion across multiple global markets.

Leads the world's largest gold mining company, implementing sustainable mining practices while managing complex global operations.

Oversees the consumer goods giant's largest international market, driving growth strategies while adapting global brands to local consumer preferences.

Leads Unilever's India operations with a strong focus on global growth, sustainability, and continuous brand innovation.

Guides the strategy of one of India's largest technology conglomerates while overseeing its diverse portfolio of technology ventures.

Shapes Google's long-term investment strategy and capital allocation. Previously CFO for nearly a decade, she played a pivotal role in strengthening financial discipline.

The Hindustan Times Group continues to evolve under her leadership, balancing strong journalistic values with the demands of a fast-changing digital media environment.

Leads Cartier's operations across Middle East, India, Africa, and Türkiye, driving brand growth, market expansion, and strategic positioning.

Leads one of the world's largest energy companies, driving large-scale operations across oil, gas, and low-carbon initiatives.

With 17+ years in venture capital and private equity, she pioneered the first venture fund for women entrepreneurs and backed notable startups globally including Assiduus, Licious, and Uniphore.

Leads investment strategy at the DM Gupta Family Office and is a Partner at Anikarth Ventures, focusing on backing high-growth companies across sectors.

Focuses on fintech, insurance, and B2B applications, backing high-growth companies such as Addi, Jeeves, Moov, Sardine, and Vesta while shaping the next generation of financial infrastructure globally.

Founder of She Capital, an early-stage venture fund backing women-led and women-focused startups, with investments in Clovia, The Baker's Dozen, Samosa Singh, and BrainSight AI.

Backs founders at the earliest stages, with investments in Lyft, Xamarin, and Polygence, focusing on identifying high-potential ideas before they reach product-market fit.

Leads one of the first venture funds focused on women-led companies, with early investments in Maven Clinic, Tala, Zola, and Violette_FR.

Champions high-growth enterprise and AI-native startups with strategic investments and board leadership at EliseAI, Blue J, Jeeva.ai, CaptivateIQ, and Moveworks.

A driving force behind high-growth consumer and enterprise technology startups with board leadership at Bumble, Acorns, Thrive Market, and Stability AI.

Champions technology as a great equalizer, backing impact-driven startups like BlocPower, Promise, and Career Karma to expand access and opportunity for underserved communities.

Dubbed 'The Queen of British VC,' she leverages her deep operational experience at global tech giants to back transformative startups like Monzo Bank and Marshmallow.

Champions early-stage innovation as Co-Founder and General Partner at Hustle Fund, providing critical early capital and tactical operational knowledge.

A globally recognized venture capitalist with over two decades of experience, known for backing Xiaomi and Alibaba and consistently ranking on the Forbes Midas List.

Leverages executive experience from Twitter and Google to back startups solving complex societal challenges. Portfolio includes Carta, Dandelion Health, and Heirloom Carbon.

A former serial entrepreneur and Stanford-trained engineer, she drives innovation across enterprise and healthcare AI, backing Otter.ai, You.com, and Mission Bio.

Backs early-stage innovation as Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Pear VC. Provides critical support to seed-stage companies like DoorDash, Gusto, and Guardant Health.

Fuels inclusive innovation providing crucial early capital to transformative startups, building a portfolio that features Spring Health, Zola, and KiwiCo.

Drives technology innovation across the Middle East and North Africa by backing high-growth regional companies like Proximie, Helium Health, and Cartona.

Drives India's early-stage ecosystem, backing deep tech and consumer startups like Druva, FarEye, and Wow! Momo as Senior Managing Partner of IAN Alpha Fund.

Drives fintech and digital health innovation. A multi-time Forbes Midas List honoree backing LendingClub, Doximity, Casetext, Luminar, and Vida Health.

Backs transformative Indian businesses focused on climate, agriculture, and healthcare sectors, supporting innovators such as String Bio, Captain Fresh, and CropIn.

Leads one of India's leading private equity firms, backing high-growth companies like Delhivery, Dream11, Quantiphi, and PVR INOX.

A Forbes India 'Kingmaker,' Salone founded Lumikai, India's pioneer gaming fund, backing next generation startups shaping India's digital content and immersive platforms.

Backs healthcare and biotech startups, combining experience from Bain and MIT's Langer Lab with investments in SmarterDx, House Rx, Pivotal Health, and Qventus.

Leverages her background in supply chain and mobility investing to back early-stage climate and sustainability startups like Kazam, Enlite, and Dreamfly Innovations.

Scales defining companies through strategic venture debt in logistics and consumer tech, supporting Porter, Videoverse, Elastic Run, and Zetwerk.

Co-founded Phagos in France, where her team pioneers phage therapy treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, offering hope where traditional medicine falls short.

Founded Embibe, an AI-powered platform that personalizes learning for millions of students worldwide, proving that technology can truly adapt to how each mind learns best.

As Co-Founder of Rare Rabbit and Founder of Rareism, redefines accessible luxury in India by building contemporary fashion brands that empower individual expression.

Founded multiple ventures including Svatantra Microfin, India's leading microfinance institution, proving that financial inclusion and artistic expression can both drive meaningful social impact.

Transformed Indian fashion through sustainable practices, building her eponymous design house into a global brand that celebrates traditional craftsmanship while pioneering eco-friendly fashion.

From sleeping on office floors to commanding a $100 million valuation, this Georgetown graduate transformed India's chaotic domestic help market with Pronto.

A startup-focused legal expert and investor, leads LexStart to provide tailored legal and compliance solutions for early-stage companies.

Building a patient-centered fertility platform with Luma, combining science and empathy in reproductive care. Previously founded Fitternity, acquired by Curefit.

Revolutionized oral care by launching makeO & Toothsi, bringing professional teeth alignment and dental treatments directly to people's homes through innovative at-home solutions.

Founded Abacus.AI to democratize machine learning capabilities, enabling enterprises to implement sophisticated artificial intelligence solutions without requiring specialized technical expertise.

Advancing quantum computing from research to practical application, established Nu Quantum in the UK, developing quantum networking hardware to revolutionize secure communications.

Co-founded Vanta to automate SOC 2 and ISO 27001 processes, liberating countless hours for companies to focus on innovation rather than paperwork.

Co-founded Anthropic and built Claude into a $380 billion empire, demonstrating that ethical AI development and commercial success aren't mutually exclusive.

Created Natural Cycles, the first FDA-approved contraceptive app that uses body temperature data to empower women's reproductive choices.

Co-founded Kai to deploy artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, creating adaptive defense systems that evolve with emerging attack vectors.

Co-Founder of Honasa Consumer, has built one of India's leading digital-first FMCG portfolios, scaling brands like Mamaearth, BBlunt, and Dr. Sheth's.

Drives systemic innovation across multiple sectors as an active angel investor and Co-Founder of Nuuk, pairing her Stanford design roots with her operational history at Rivigo and McKinsey.

Co-founded CybaVerse in the UK, specializing in threat intelligence and consulting that keeps organizations ahead of evolving digital risks.

Built Meolaa as a D2C lifestyle brand and launched Hira, a premium perfume line reflecting contemporary Indian sensibilities.

Co-founded Lovevery to transform playtime into powerful learning, designing toys and kits based on developmental science rather than marketing trends.

Co-founded ASTRO to revolutionize how millions access fresh food, building sophisticated supply chains that make on-demand grocery shopping seamless across Southeast Asia.

Founded Midi Health to provide specialized virtual care for women around menopause, ensuring they receive proper treatment during this critical life transition.

Founded Creatio to democratize software development, enabling businesses to build powerful applications through intuitive no-code platforms.

Built Skims into a $5 billion empire that redefined body positivity, selling out collections in minutes while championing inclusive sizing and diverse representation.

Co-founded underneat.in to bridge the gap between online influence and tangible products, creating a lifestyle brand that speaks authentically to millennial consumers.

Co-founded BrainSight.AI to harness artificial intelligence for brain health, making sophisticated neurological tools accessible to healthcare providers worldwide.

Co-founded Lative to provide AI-powered revenue intelligence platforms that enable data-driven sales strategy optimization.

Co-founded cylib in Germany to perfect lithium-ion battery recycling, turning environmental challenges into circular economy opportunities.

Co-founded Airwallex to eliminate international transaction friction, enabling businesses to operate globally with the same ease as local transactions.

Co-founded BoobyBiome to develop personalized treatments based on individual microbiome profiles, pioneering precision medicine for women.

Co-founded Writer to democratize high-quality writing through AI, becoming the backbone of enterprise communications worldwide.

Founded Forest Essentials to create authentic Ayurvedic beauty products, transforming ancient formulations into a luxury brand worth over ₹1,290 crores.

After leading breakthrough AI development at OpenAI, launched Thinking Machines Lab with a bold vision of making AI more interpretable, raising $2B in record time.

A serial entrepreneur with roots at McKinsey. After building BabyChakra and helping scale Good Glamm into a digital-first beauty company, she is now building EDT.

Redefines accessible luxury as Co-Founder and Creative Head of GIVA, infusing artistry into silver, gold, and lab grown diamond collections.

Co-founded Piggyvest to make saving and investing accessible, transforming how millions of Africans build wealth through technology.

Co-founded SheMed in the UK to develop digital solutions specifically designed for women's health journeys throughout their lives.

Transformed Nish Hair from a Mumbai apartment startup into a ₹50 crore hair extension empire, earning Shark Tank success while empowering women through beauty confidence.

Representing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs, founded Phia to revolutionize shopping through AI, creating personalized assistant technology.

Co-founded Atlan to bring order to enterprise information assets, helping global companies understand and govern their data with sophisticated metadata management tools.

Founded Kindlife as a consumer platform that helps millions make mindful lifestyle choices, proving that purpose-driven commerce can create lasting impact.

Founded Waabi in Canada to advance autonomous trucking through groundbreaking AI approaches that promise to transform global logistics networks.

Co-founded NextGen Jane to unlock the diagnostic potential of menstrual blood, making gynecological health insights more accessible and comprehensive.

Created Foxtale to offer science-backed skincare that honors both efficacy and safety, setting new standards for premium beauty in the Indian market.

Co-founded Oxyzo to embed financial services directly into business operations, making growth capital accessible when and where it's needed most for Indian SMEs.

Founded Digitail to apply artificial intelligence to veterinary care, giving veterinary professionals powerful tools to provide better care for animal patients.

Founded Trunk Tools to bring AI-powered management to construction project workflows, improving safety and efficiency in one of the world's largest industries.

Created RAS Luxury Skincare to offer premium beauty products that blend Ayurvedic traditional knowledge with contemporary luxury standards.

Co-founded upcover in Australia to make business insurance protection accessible through digital platforms that small business owners actually understand.

Founded Assiduus to bring AI into global supply chains, building it into the world's third-largest cross-border e-commerce accelerator.

Co-founded Pano AI to detect wildfires before they spread, using computer vision and artificial intelligence to protect communities from devastating natural disasters.

Founded Rootless driven by a belief that seaweed holds the key to both human health and planetary regeneration, bringing the ocean's most powerful superfood into everyday nutrition.