Written by Aja Frost  @ajavuu

In the past 20 years, the number of successful female entrepreneurs has gone way up. And their outlook is bright — according to this Fortune article, women are “more ambitious and have been more successful than their male counterparts.”

Not only are female-led companies more profitable, they’re also focused on making a social impact.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, read on for the top women entrepreneurs to follow:

1. Stephanie Korey Goodwin and Jen Rubio, co-founders of Away
2. Tyler Haney, founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices
3. Doreen Bloch, founder and CEO of Poshly
4. Payal Kadakia Pujji, co-founder and CEO of ClassPass
5. Edith Harbaugh, co-founder and CEO of LaunchDarkly
6. Audrey Gelman, co-founder and CEO of The Wing
7. Leandra Medine, founder and CEO of Man Repeller

Read their stories…..