Conducted in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau and led by Dr. Adji Fatou Diagne from its Center for Economic Studies, “The Metamorphosis of a Woman Business Owner: A Focus on Age” offers critical insights into how age impacts the types of businesses women own, the industries they enter, and the motivations behind their entrepreneurial journeys.

Why this matters now: The entrepreneurial landscape is changing, with more young women launching businesses and older women breaking into capital-intensive industries traditionally dominated by men. With data showing an impressive 10.5% increase in women business owners under 45 from 2012 to 2020, this report reveals the growing diversity in women’s entrepreneurial journeys.

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