200+ Female Founder Role Models for Girls
Meet 200+ inspiring UK female founders building real businesses across fashion, tech, food, sustainability, health and more. Real role models for girls aged 6–18.
Browse by Sector
- Tech & Innovation — Female founders in AI, software, and digital innovation
- Fashion & Beauty — Women building fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands
- Food & Drink — Female founders in food production and beverages
- Health & Wellness — Women in healthcare, fitness, and wellbeing
- Sustainability — Eco-conscious founders building sustainable businesses
- Education & Publishing — Women in EdTech and learning
- Finance & Money — Female founders in fintech and banking
- Media & Creative — Women in media and creative industries
- Community — Social enterprises and community organisations
- Engineering & Manufacturing — Women in engineering and hardware
- Retail & Consumer — Female founders in retail and e-commerce
Why Role Models Matter
4 in 5 young people cannot name a single female entrepreneur. We Can Be is changing that by showcasing 200+ real women who built real businesses. Each profile includes their founder story, business superpower, and a key takeaway for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Use in the Classroom
Our founder cards are perfect for enterprise lessons, Entrepreneur Days, and classroom discussions. Teachers can filter by sector and use the stories to inspire students aged 6–18.