Women have made considerable strides in the corporate landscape over the years. Not only are females gaining high-level positions within private firms, they're also dominating the entrepreneurial landscape. According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, in the United States alone, “More than 11.6 million firms are owned by women, employing nearly 9 million people, and generating $1.7 trillion in sales as of 2017. Women-owned firms (51% or more) account for 39% of all privately held firms and contribute 8% of employment and 4.2% of revenues.” Although there has been significant growth, women in business still have a harder time acquiring small business funding when compared to their male counterparts.