Cartier Announces 33 Trailblazing Impact Entrepreneurs for 2024 Women's Initiative
The prestigious fellowship aims to drive change by empowering women entrepreneurs from around the world.
The Cartier Women's Initiative, a pioneering international entrepreneurship program, has announced its 2024 cohort of 33 exceptional women impact entrepreneurs. Established in 2006, this prestigious initiative aims to drive change by empowering women-run and women-owned businesses from diverse countries and sectors that are committed to creating a lasting social and environmental impact.
Through a combination of financial support, tailored business mentoring, and access to an unparalleled network of changemakers, the initiative provides a holistic approach to nurturing the growth and success of these trailblazing entrepreneurs. The program recognizes the unique challenges faced by women in business and seeks to level the playing field by offering the necessary resources and support to help them scale their ventures and amplify their impact.
"We are confident that with their vision, passion, and drive, what lies ahead is a better world for generations to come," Wingee Sin, Global Program Director of the Cartier Women's Initiative.
A Shared Vision of Empowerment
This year's cohort showcases a diverse array of impact entrepreneurs, each tackling unique challenges in their communities. Among the notable fellows is Kyla Bolden, Founder and CEO of Wiz Kid Learning, which aims to provide access to STEM education for children through school partnerships, regardless of location or demographics. Another innovative entrepreneur is Jessica Menon, Founder and CEO of Equilo, harnesses big data, deep analytics, and machine learning to identify and address gender inequality issues across nations, projects, and markets.
Dr. Salma Bougarrani, Co-Founder and CEO of GREEN WATECH, is addressing the lack of safe sanitation services in rural Morocco with a low-tech, passive solution that has the potential to transform lives in the region.
These are just a few examples of the incredible women welcomed into the initiative this year. To immerse yourself in the stories of these extraordinary entrepreneurs and explore the complete list of fellows, visit the Cartier Women's Initiative website. Each fellow's unique background, challenges, and innovative solutions demonstrate the boundless potential of women impact entrepreneurs to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.
Empowering Visionaries for a Sustainable Tomorrow
"We believe women can be extraordinary change agents, and we leverage business as a force for good. We contribute by creating opportunities for everyone. Talent is universal but opportunities are not."
The initiative not only recognizes and funds these talented impact entrepreneurs but also provides them with a comprehensive fellowship program. The fellowship offers peer, industry, and academic-based educational programming to support skills and leadership development, as well as business growth. Additionally, fellows gain lifelong access to a vibrant community of impact leaders, fostering opportunities for engagement, relationship-building, and the development of social capital.
Cyrille Vigneron, President and CEO of Cartier SA, emphasizes the importance of empowering women in business, stating, "The best thing you can do in business is to empower women. It changes everything."
"We are constantly learning. We leave room for the possibility that there is something we have not learnt yet that could make us even better."
The awards ceremony will take place in May 2024 in Shenzhen, China, celebrating the achievements and potential of these remarkable women impact entrepreneurs.
The visionaries
Wingee Sin: "'Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.' – Mahatma Gandhi. Leading the Cartier Women's Initiative gives me the opportunity to advocate for all the remarkable women leveraging business as a force for good."
As the initiative continues to drive change and support women entrepreneurs worldwide, it remains committed to its vision of a world where every woman impact entrepreneur driving social change can achieve her full potential.
"We see beyond ourselves and care for our team, communities that we serve and communities that we are a part of."