11 Women Pioneering AI, Blockchain & Leadership| Women’s History Month

Women in AI, Crypto and Business are amazing.

International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8, has long been a tribute to women’s resilience. In 2025, as technology races forward and societal challenges deepen, it’s time to reimagine this day as more than a pause for reflection.

Let’s transform it into a global ignition point—a celebration of visionary women in Web3, technology, AI, finance, and sports who are not just breaking barriers but building new worlds.

For example, women are significantly underrepresented in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Globally, only 12% of AI researchers are women. In the United Kingdom, women constitute about 20% of professionals in AI and data. In the United States, women hold approximately 25.6% of computer and mathematical occupations, which include AI roles. This underrepresentation poses challenges, as diverse perspectives are crucial for developing unbiased and inclusive AI technologies.​

And why is this significant? Recent studies indicate that women continue to play a dominant role in consumer and healthcare spending decisions in the United States. They are responsible for over 85% of consumer spending and make over 80% of healthcare decisions. This significant influence underscores the importance of considering women’s preferences and needs in product development, marketing strategies, and healthcare services to ensure they are effectively addressed.

Today, I want to honor ten trailblazers whose work inspires us to dream bigger and act now.

Women in Web3 & Blockchain

Kathleen Breitman: The Web3 Vanguard
In the decentralized frontier of Web3, Kathleen Breitman stands tall as a co-founder of Tezos, a blockchain platform revolutionizing smart contracts and digital governance. By 2025, Tezos has grown into a powerhouse, boasting a market cap exceeding $1 billion, thanks to Breitman’s vision of a self-evolving blockchain. Her innovation? Empowering communities to govern their digital ecosystems without intermediaries.

Breitman’s work is valuable because it shifts control from corporations to individuals, proving that decentralized governance can create more equitable digital economies. Her leadership in Web3 paves the way for a future where trust and transparency define the internet.

Adriann Guy: The Creative Economy Advocate
Adriann Guy, co-founder of CreateHer, has built a platform that empowers women in technology. She recently launched with Unstoppable a .HER to celebrate International Women’s Day and form a tighter community (note: CreateHer partnered with my Employer). CreateHer bridges creativity and innovation by providing women access to tools that enhance self-expression through NFTs, Web3 assets, and digital branding and even AI.

Guy’s work is significant because she is making technology more accessible and inclusive, ensuring that women can take ownership of their digital identities and leverage creative technology for economic empowerment.

Women in AI & Ethics

Fei-Fei Li: The AI Pioneer
As a renowned AI researcher and Stanford professor, Fei-Fei Li has been a trailblazer in computer vision and AI ethics. By 2025, her influence has expanded across healthcare, climate solutions, and responsible AI governance. Her breakthrough work ensures AI is used ethically and inclusively.

Li’s work is crucial because it ensures AI development remains ethical and benefits society rather than reinforcing biases. By setting standards for responsible AI, she protects individual rights in an increasingly automated world.

Navrina Singh: The AI Governance Leader
As the CEO and founder of Credo AI, Navrina Singh is redefining AI accountability and governance. In 2025, her frameworks for AI policy and transparency have become global standards, ensuring companies deploy AI ethically.

Singh’s leadership in AI governance is valuable because it holds tech companies accountable and ensures that AI systems are transparent, fair, and inclusive. Her work is setting new global benchmarks for ethical AI deployment.

Women in Investment & Finance

Trish Costello: The Investment Visionary
As the Founder and CEO of Portfolia, Trish Costello has transformed venture investing by engaging women as active investors. By 2025, Portfolia has directed millions toward female-led startups, proving that women can drive financial innovation.

Costello’s impact is profound because she is reshaping venture capital by bringing more women into the investment process. Her work ensures that women entrepreneurs receive the funding they deserve to scale groundbreaking businesses.

Arlan Hamilton: The Champion of Underrepresented Founders
Founder of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton has committed to investing in underestimated entrepreneurs, particularly women of color. In 2025, her portfolio has proven that diverse leadership drives high returns.

Hamilton’s work is essential because it challenges systemic bias in venture capital. By prioritizing underrepresented founders, she is proving that diversity isn’t just good ethics—it’s good business.

Women Driving Leadership

Shellye Archambeau: The Governance and Tech Leader
Former CEO of MetricStream, Shellye Archambeau has spent decades building and scaling technology companies focused on governance, risk, and compliance. Her work has paved the way for more women in executive leadership and board positions. In fact, she was the first black women CEO in Silicon Valley.

Archambeau’s leadership matters because governance and compliance are foundational to ethical tech growth. Her influence ensures that corporations remain accountable while fostering inclusive leadership pipelines.

Shelli Brunswick: The Space Policy Advocate
A dedicated advocate for space exploration and education, Shelli Brunswick has played a key role in policy initiatives that promote STEM engagement and diversity in the aerospace sector.

Brunswick’s advocacy is important because it encourages women to pursue careers in space and science. By increasing representation in these fields, she is helping to shape the future of space policy and exploration.

Kathy Klotz-Guest: The Creativity and Communication Strategist
A business strategist and comedian, Kathy Klotz-Guest blends creativity with corporate leadership, helping companies improve storytelling, communication, and innovation.

Klotz-Guest’s approach is valuable because it makes business communication more engaging and effective. By integrating humor and creativity into corporate strategy, she helps leaders connect with audiences in more meaningful ways.

Women in Innovation

Rachel Jacobson: The Sports Tech Innovator
Rachel Jacobson is rewriting the playbook for women in sports through her leadership in the Drone Racing League (DRL). By 2025, she’s elevated female pilots and engineers to the forefront of this futuristic sport.

Jacobson’s impact is significant because she is bringing cutting-edge technology and gender diversity into the world of competitive sports. Her leadership ensures that women have a seat at the table in emerging sports and tech-driven entertainment industries.

Dr. Anino Emuwa: The Leadership and Finance Advocate
Dr. Anino Emuwa is the Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, France, and co-founder of 100 Women @Davos. She is a champion of inclusive leadership and works to elevate female executives in finance and corporate governance. Recently, she was appointed as a Jury Member for the Cartier Initiative.

Dr. Emuwa’s work is impactful because she is breaking barriers in corporate leadership and advocating for more female representation in executive decision-making and in Africa. Her commitment to leadership equity is fostering a global network of women shaping financial and business strategies at the highest levels.

A Bold New Vision for Women in 2025

These women—leaders in Web3, AI, finance, governance, and sports—aren’t waiting for the future; they’re crafting it.

Breitman’s blockchain advancements connect to Demirors’ financial strategies, which fuel Li and Singh’s AI frameworks, igniting Costello’s investment efforts, and culminating in Jacobson’s innovation in sports. This interconnected movement transforms Women’s Day from a moment into a sustained force for change.

On March 8, 2025, don’t just cheer—participate. Support blockchain, build an AI agent, invest in women-led ventures, push for AI ethics, mentor emerging leaders, or advocate for diversity in sports and STEM. Share these stories on BlueSky, X and Linkedin.

These women are architects of tomorrow. Let’s pick up their tools and build alongside them. International Women’s Day 2025 shouldn’t just be a milestone—it should be the ignition point for a future we build together.