Yesterday (March 8th) was International Women’s Day – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Despite its current male-dominated landscape, a number of notable women entrepreneurs are making substantial contributions to the Web3 arena. In honour of International Women’s Day, let us acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of these ten influential women entrepreneurs in Web3.
Elizabeth Stark
Elizabeth Stark, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Labs, is at the forefront of developing a protocol for quick and scalable Bitcoin transactions. Her advocacy for blockchain technology has earned her recognition in leading publications like The New York Times and Forbes, as well as presenting at prestigious venues such as TEDx and MIT Media Lab.
Nicole Muniz
Nicole Muniz is an accomplished entrepreneur who serves as CEO of Yuga Labs, the company behind the highly sought-after Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible token (NFT) collection. With a background in advertising and marketing, she has produced content for J. Walter Thompson and managed accounts at B-Reel, including Google. Her contributions to Web3 have played a significant role in shaping the future of blockchain-based digital art and collectibles.
Cathie Wood
Cathie Wood is an accomplished American entrepreneur who founded ARK Invest, a global asset management firm that focuses on disruptive technology companies, including those involved in blockchain and cryptocurrency. Wood is recognized for her daring investment strategies and progressive outlook on disruptive technologies. In 2021, Wood was honored with the CEO of the Year award at the Markets Choice Awards, highlighting her significant contributions to the industry.
He Yi
He Yi is a successful entrepreneur and co-founder of Binance, which is among the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally. Her contributions to Binance were instrumental in its early success, playing a key role in brand development and user growth. In 2022, she was appointed head of Binance Labs. For her exceptional work in the blockchain industry, Yi was recognized in Forbes’ 2019 list of Asia’s 30 Under 30.
Jaime Leverton
Jaime Leverton is a seasoned Canadian business executive who has held leadership positions in several technology companies. She served as CEO of Hut 8 Mining, which she founded in 2017. The company provides top-notch computing, digital asset mining, and miner repair services. Leverton also worked as the chief operating officer of eStruxture, a hyper-scale data center firm.
Cathy Hackl
Cathy Hackl is the founder and chief metaverse officer at Journey, an innovation and design consultancy. She is a renowned futurist, speaker, and advocate of augmented reality (AR). Cathy Hackl is recognized as an expert in branding and marketing strategies for virtual and augmented reality. Her insightful contributions can be found in Forbes, and she was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s top 10 tech voices.
Jutta Steiner
Jutta Steiner is a renowned computer scientist and entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the blockchain industry. She is the CEO and co-founder of Parity Technologies, a company dedicated to developing software solutions for the Ethereum blockchain. Prior to her work in the blockchain sector, Steiner held multiple positions at McAfee, a cybersecurity company. She also worked as a researcher at the University of Edinburgh.
Linda Xie
Linda Xie is a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrency, serving as the co-founder and managing director of Scalar Capital, a cryptocurrency investment firm. She is also recognized as a co-founder of CryptoSight, a platform that provides investors with the ability to track and analyze their cryptocurrency portfolios. Her expertise and contributions to the field have earned her features in reputable publications such as Forbes and Fortune.
Jinglan Wang
Jinglan Wang co-founded PlasmaPay, a decentralized financial platform that facilitates cryptocurrency transactions including buying, selling, and storing. As the CEO, Wang is committed to growing PlasmaPay and increasing its global reach in the payments industry. She has been involved in the cryptocurrency field since 2013 and has been recognized by various organizations, such as the Blockchain Association of Ukraine, for her contributions to the sector.
Eugenia Kuyda
Eugenia Kuyda is a computer scientist and entrepreneur originally from Russia, now residing in the United States. She is renowned as the co-founder and CEO of Replika, an AI-powered chatbot app that emulates human conversation. In 2022, Replika hit over 10 million users worldwide, marking a 35% increase in usage since 2020. Kuyda previously co-founded Luka, a messaging app that employed AI to suggest nearby eateries. Prior to this, she developed Bribr, a software that permitted users to secretly track bribery attempts.
Source: bitbuy.ca news
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