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100 Powerful Women of 2020 This year is testing everyone's strength - but women never back down from a challenge. Meet the female leaders from 100 brands and businesses, all fighting for a better future.

By Entrepreneur Staff

This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »

Cara Robbins

Welcome to Entrepreneur's second annual 100 Powerful Women list! On the pages and stories listed below, female leaders offer insights and share the lessons that have helped them survive (and thrive) through this unprecedented year. And whether they're working in venture capital, banking, healthcare, or consumer goods, there's one common thread that unites the trailblazing women on this list: they know that their work can help make our world a better, safer, healthier, and more equal place. So get inspired — and take action!

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Time for a Change? These 8 Founders Switched Things Up During the Pandemic and Thrived

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