The Female Tech Founders To Have On Your Radar

Once upon a time, Silicon Valley was a sea of Patagonia vests and man buns. But quietly (and now, not-so-quietly), a wave of women have been building, scaling, and running the kind of tech platforms that actually make our lives easier—and cooler.

Here are seven female tech founders who should absolutely be on your radar. Follow them, stalk their products, and maybe even steal a few career moves.

Julia Hartz – Eventbrite

Ever been to a gig, yoga class, or speed-dating event and booked it online? You’ve got Julia Hartz to thank. The co-founder and CEO of Eventbrite made event-planning accessible, scalable, and less of a logistical headache. She’s been running the show since 2006—yes, she launched pre-iPhone and still kept it fresh.

Tracy Chou – Block Party

Tired of Twitter trolls and unsolicited hot takes? Tracy Chou is too. That’s why she built Block Party, a tool that helps users protect their peace online. Think of it as your digital bouncer, keeping the bad vibes out of your mentions.

Tracy Chou, Founder of Block Party. Image @exhaustedfemalefounder
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Whitney Wolfe Herd – Bumble

Swipe right on the woman who made it okay for women to make the first move. Whitney Wolfe Herd founded Bumble after leaving Tinder—and then took it public. She became the youngest female CEO to ever take a company public. No big deal.

Afton Vechery – Modern Fertility

Afton Vechery’s Modern Fertility is like a fertility clinic you can access from your sofa—wine in hand, optional. It offers affordable hormone testing for women who want real insights into their reproductive health, without the confusing jargon or eye-watering price tags.

Afton Vechery, founder of Modern Fertility. Image @aftonvechery
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Julia Bösch – Outfittery

Can’t stand shopping but still want to look like you know what you’re doing? Julia Bösch’s Outfittery delivers AI-powered personal shopping right to your door. It’s part stylist, part tech wizard, all time-saver.

Shan-Lyn Ma – Zola

Weddings can be a minefield of spreadsheets and in-laws. Shan-Lyn Ma’s Zola turns that chaos into a clean, beautiful platform where couples can plan everything, from registries to RSVPs. It’s like a tech-y fairy godmother for modern lovebirds.

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Jessica McKellar – Pilot

Taxes? Spreadsheets? Not today. Jessica McKellar co-founded Pilot to handle the accounting headaches for startups, so founders can focus on building—not balancing books.

Whether they’re streamlining events, transforming fertility, or shielding us from online drama, these women are shaping tech in their image. And honestly? We love to see it.