Women Entrepreneurs in Australia

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Notable women entrepreneurs in Australia


  1. Melanie Perkins is the co-founder and CEO of Canva, an online graphic design tool that allows users to easily create professional-looking designs. Canva has become a hugely popular platform for businesses and individuals alike, with over 55 million monthly active users.

  2. Emma Isaacs founded Business Chicks, a women's business networking organization that connects and inspires women entrepreneurs and professionals. Business Chicks hosts events, workshops, and conferences and has a membership of over 50,000 women across Australia and the United States.

  3. Cyan Ta'eed co-founded Envato, a digital marketplace for creative assets and resources such as website templates, graphics, video footage, and music. Envato has grown into a global company with offices in Australia, the United States, and Europe.

  4. Jane Lu founded Showpo, an online fashion retailer that offers affordable, on-trend clothing and accessories for young women. Showpo's strong social media presence has multiplied since its launch in 2010.

  5. Jodie Fox co-founded Shoes of Prey, a custom shoe design company that allows customers to design and order their own shoes online. Shoes of Prey partnered with Nordstrom in the United States and David Jones in Australia but unfortunately ceased trading in 2018.

  6. Naomi Simson founded RedBalloon, an experience-based gift company that offers a wide range of unique and memorable gift experiences, such as hot air balloon rides, cooking classes, and spa treatments. RedBalloon has been featured on various TV shows and has won numerous awards for its innovative business model.

  7. Genevieve George founded OneShift, an online job marketplace that connects employers with casual and part-time workers in various industries. OneShift has since rebranded as Weploy, a platform for on-demand staffing solutions.

  8. Lisa Messenger is the founder and CEO of Collective Hub, a media and publishing company that produces print and digital content on entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal development. Collective Hub has become a global brand with a large social media following and a range of products and services.

  9. Jo Horgan founded Mecca Cosmetica, a beauty retailer that offers a curated selection of high-end cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance brands. Mecca has over 100 stores across Australia and New Zealand and has become a go-to destination for beauty lovers.

  10. Rebekah Campbell co-founded Hey You, a mobile payment and ordering app for cafes and restaurants. Hey You allows users to order and pay for their food and drinks ahead of time and has partnerships with over 1,000 venues across Australia.



Canva - https://www.canva.com/
Business Chicks - https://businesschicks.com/
Envato - https://envato.com/
Showpo - https://www.showpo.com/
Shoes of Prey - (ceased trading in 2018)
RedBalloon - https://www.redballoon.com.au/
OneShift (now Weploy) - https://www.weployapp.com/
Collective Hub - https://www.collectivehub.com/
Mecca Cosmetica - https://www.mecca.com.au/
Hey You - https://heyyou.com.au/

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