Meet The World's 10 Most Powerful Female Entrepreneurs of 2014

#9.Aung San Suu Kyi

Net Worth: $215 million

Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese opposition politician and chairperson of the National League for Democracy in Burma. The opposition party leader was elected to parliament in 2012 and has been vocal about her intention to run for president in 2015. Two sweaters hand-knit by Aung San Suu Kyi have been auctioned for $123,000 to raise money for education of poor children and health projects in Myanmar. Awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to non-violent protest, she endured attacks against her life and separation from her family, in the pursuit of democracy.

#10. Tory Burch

Net Worth: $1 Billion

Tory Burch, an American fashion designer, business woman, and philanthropist,  has won several fashion awards for her designs. The fashion mogul recently launched Elizabeth Street Capital, a joint venture between the Tory Burch Foundation and the Bank of America, with an initial investment of $10 million in capital, to provide women entrepreneurs with access to low cost loans, mentoring support, and networking opportunities.

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