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Lucy Guo: The Youngest Self‑Made Female Billionaire in Tech — and What Her Story Signals for the Future of Women in AI

At just 30 years old, Lucy Guo has carved out a space in the upper echelons of tech entrepreneurship—becoming the youngest self-made female billionaire in the United States. Her journey is a testament not only to bold decision-making and early investment savvy, but also to the increasing presence of women in AI and frontier technologies. 🚀 From Scale AI…

Cartier Women’s Initiative 2025: Nine Female Founders Driving Global Change — and the Power of Purpose-Led Investment

At a time when female entrepreneurs still receive a small fraction of global funding, the Cartier Women’s Initiativecontinues to prove what’s possible when capital meets purpose. Now in its 18th year, the 2025 edition of the prestigious initiative awarded $100,000 grants and year-long mentorship support to nine women-led ventures from around the world — each solving complex social, environmental, or…

Inside the ST100 Roundtable: Britain’s Top Female Entrepreneurs on Scaling, AI, and the Future of Growth

In a dynamic closed-door roundtable, ten of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs—featured in The Sunday Times ST100 list—came together to discuss the evolving landscape of business growth, innovation, and leadership. From breaking into the U.S. market to embedding AI in operations, the session offered a rare, candid look at how high-performing women founders are navigating scale at speed,…

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