Women are starting businesses at unprecedented rates. Yet, unequal opportunities are holding them back from reaching their full potential.

This #InternationalWomensDay, at the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, we asked investors, policymakers, corporate leaders, male champions and women founders how we can make progress happen.

Read their open letters and share what YOU would do to #PressForProgress on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Together, let’s celebrate entrepreneurial women and make bold strides towards a more equitable world.

Three policy solutions for women entrepreneurs to prosper
By Shelly Porges - Jury President of North America Jury Panel, Cartier Women's Initiative Awards

Six lessons I’ve learned as a woman entrepreneur on the rise
By Evelyn Namara - Founder, Vouch Digital | 2018 Cartier Awards Finalist for Sub-Saharan Africa

Men speak out: Five ways to promote women in the workplace
By Peter Nicholson - CEO, EasyCare Academy | 2018 Cartier Awards Coach for Latin America

Fixing venture capital for women entrepreneurs
By Suzanne Biegel - Founder, Catalyst At Large Ltd

How to build strong women leaders in the corporate world
By Robbin Jorgensen - Founder and CEO, Women Igniting Change®