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There are plenty of female entrepreneurs who beat men at their own game every single day. These are ordinary women who simply do what they love most. Entrepreneurs are like that—some at the beginning of their journey, some already at the very top.
I’m a female entrepreneur with three startups (two Dutch, one English—this one). I’m working on creating more content, driving more traffic, and as we know, more traffic means more money. Simple as that. I also finally found a business coach for the financial side of things, so that’s great. I’m on the path to financial freedom. Give me a few years, and keep an eye on my progress!
Crazy Entrepreneurs
It takes a level of craziness to be and remain an entrepreneur, and you must have a degree of passion unique to such a person. You need the drive to do what you do, and then you must do it every day. Not only do you have to do it every day, but you also need to improve upon it—doing it better, faster, and smarter. That’s what being an entrepreneur is all about. When someone doesn’t get that, they either shrug it off with a “whatever,” change the subject, wishing they’d never asked what I do, or give me a “Yeah, right,” as if I’m not who or what I say I am.
Men, Watch Out
Girls make some of the best entrepreneurs, and men had better beware. Unfairly, women are often referred to as the weaker sex, but this is not true. Sure, there are a few things that men can do that women may struggle with and vice versa. However, in the world of business—especially online business—all is equal. In fact, there are many female entrepreneurs who excel in male-dominated sectors. These women are thriving in careers surrounded by men, doing things in a unique way that makes them winners!
Women Who Excel in a Man’s World
More and more female entrepreneurs are entering traditionally male-dominated industries and doing a fantastic job. Approximately 15% of undergraduates in technology and engineering fields are female, and this is reflected in global employment statistics. With such a small percentage of women in these careers, it’s hard for them to excel—but many do.
Breaking the Glass Ceiling of the Tech Sector
UK statistics suggest that only 11% of the tech sector is in the hands of women. One of these 11% is Elizabeth Varley, the co-founder of TechHub. TechHub is an international community of technology entrepreneurs, centered in London. The company was founded in 2010, with Varley playing a key role in setting up the business the hard way—using revenue for funding. Under her co-leadership, TechHub grew fast and now operates in six cities across three continents.
How Elizabeth Varley Made TechHub a Success
Since her early 20s as a journalist, Varley had what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. With a complete lack of fear and a ton of self-belief, she possessed the certain craziness all entrepreneurs must have. Furthermore, she had a product and service that was in demand. When you combine demand with the craziness to pursue it, success is inevitable.
Women Entrepreneurs Building Better Dreams
If technology wasn’t male-dominated enough, the construction industry is even more so. A sector dominated by burly men on site and clever men who design buildings might seem like a closed door for any female entrepreneur. But in 2011, building physics engineer Susie Diamond saw no closed door when she founded Inkling.
Tackling the masculine boardroom of the construction industry head-on, Susie Diamond has established a leading consultancy firm that delivers buildings that are better to live in. Her magic touch has made Inkling one of the most approachable and accessible firms in the industry. Furthermore, the nerdy and technical skills within the predominantly female team are a match—and more—for many other companies offering the same or similar services worldwide.
For Entrepreneurs, Age is No Barrier
Anyone can be an entrepreneur provided they have the drive and the idea. Age is not a barrier to entry into the crazy world of entrepreneurship. Susie Diamond is living proof of this, having started Inkling near the age of 40. There are teenage entrepreneurs and pensioner entrepreneurs—KFC was started by a 65-year-old! Don’t let your age stop you from making a financial success out of something you love.
What’s Stopping You?
For most people, the reason they haven’t stepped out to do what they love is fear. Fear holds people back more than anything else. Every entrepreneur has had to overcome fear to get where they are, and if you can overcome it, you can experience the liberation that comes from being one.
