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Women Entrepreneurs Surge: 39.2% of U.S. Businesses Owned

12/23/2025

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Story summary

Women increasingly turn to entrepreneurship as traditional corporate structures hinder career advancement.
In 2025, 80% of women sought promotions compared with 86% of men.
Women now own 39.2% of U.S. businesses, generating $3.3 trillion annually.
From 2019 to 2024, women-owned businesses expanded their workforce by 19.5%, outpacing men-owned firms at 6.6%.
Entrepreneurs Jennifer Millard and Rachel Blank emphasize flexibility and setting their own terms in business.

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Story summary

Women increasingly turn to entrepreneurship as traditional corporate structures hinder career advancement.
In 2025, 80% of women sought promotions compared with 86% of men.
Women now own 39.2% of U.S. businesses, generating $3.3 trillion annually.
From 2019 to 2024, women-owned businesses expanded their workforce by 19.5%, outpacing men-owned firms at 6.6%.
Entrepreneurs Jennifer Millard and Rachel Blank emphasize flexibility and setting their own terms in business.