Victoria Flexner

Daisy Zhang, founder of Mind Pilates. (Credit: Courtesy of Mind Pilates) Founder Daisy Zhang grew Mind Pilates from a single Brooklyn studio into a thriving two-location business by letting word-of-mouth fuel its growth. When Daisy Zhang opened Mind Pilates in Brooklyn in 2023, she wasn’t relying on investors, advertising – or even an existing client list.

Ankita Khoje, founder of IKKHO. (Credit: Courtesy of IKKHO) Ankita Khoje’s London-based fashion label is redefining womenswear with elevated designs and “research-driven fits” created specifically for women over 40. When Ankita Khoje looked around the fashion industry, she saw a customer base that was largely overlooked: Women whose confidence, lifestyles and bodies had evolved with age, but whose clothing options had not.

Elena Ducoin, founder of MyBeeBear. (Credit: Courtesy of MyBeeBear) After leaving her legal career, Elena Ducion launched MyBeeBear, turning a common parenting challenge into a product that’s helping families ditch diapers for good. For Elena Ducion, the inspiration behind MyBeeBear came from a familiar parenting struggle: Potty training.