Boss Ladies of Chicago

Boss Ladies of Chicago

Chicago is the third largest city in the U.S. but has the highest concentration of women founders. With such a large population of boss ladies in our great city, we thought it was time to celebrate the work being done by six of these visionaries.

Chicago, the third-largest city in the U.S., is home to an impressive concentration of women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making waves across various industries. With its dynamic and gritty culture, the city has become a hub for female-led businesses. Here are six standout women who are leading the charge in Chicago’s entrepreneurial scene.

Jennifer Brandel is the founder of Hearken, a platform that allows journalists and the public to collaborate in creating relevant news stories. With a background in journalism, Brandel has worked with top organizations like Thoughtly Crew, Zebras Unite, and has freelanced for Vice and The New York Times. Maria Christopoulos Katris co-founded Built In, a company that has revolutionized recruiting and serves as a valuable resource across seven industries. Under her leadership, Built In completed a $22 million Series C round in 2019. Mary Dillon, the CEO of Ulta Beauty, transformed the company by doubling its store count and revenue, overseeing 1,100 locations, and driving an impressive $5.9 billion in annual revenue.

Julia Stasch, the president of the MacArthur Foundation, leads a $7 billion philanthropic organization with a global presence. She recently launched Benefit Chicago, an impact-investing loan program for socially-minded businesses. Gerri Kahnweiler founded InvestHER, a women-focused venture capital firm that addresses the gender gap in funding. Lastly, Kristi Zuhlke is the founder of KnowledgeHound, a platform that helps companies store, search, and visualize customer research, earning the company the nickname “Google of Market Research.”

These women, among many others, are shaping Chicago’s business landscape. If you’re looking for strategic guidance on your next venture, consider reaching out to the team at CTS Financial Group.

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Published On: September 12, 2019|Categories: Resource Center|Tags: |

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