Gwynne Shotwell joined SpaceX in 2002 as its 11th employee. Today, as president and COO, she oversees operations at the commercial space exploration company. Shotwell is featured on Forbes Richest #SelfMadeWomen#. Read the full list: Photo: Angel Garcia via Bloomberg

Luana Lopes Lara is the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire and cofounder and COO of Kalshi, which reached an $11 billion valuation in December 2025. From MIT and Citadel Securities to professional ballet, her path stands out on Forbes Richest #SelfMadeWomen#. Get the full list: Photo: Alexander Karnyukhin for Forbes