We’re living in an age where billion-dollar companies are being led by female founders. In fact, four out of every 10 businesses in the U.S.are now women-owned and those businesses now employ 9.2 million people (8% of the total private workforce)—now that’s seriously badass! Our 10 honorees are powerful women who are making their mark on business (and history) by standing up for the values they believe in and forging a new path forward in the process. From putting dating decisions back into the hands of women to democratizing design (and making DIY cool again), and turning organization from an Instagram sensation into a booming business—meet the new entrepreneurs leveling the playing field.