Alexandra Chong is a Canadian woman entrepreneur who is on a mission to empower women around the world. Chong has continually pushed the boundaries as an entrepreneur, challenging the gender roles and stereotypes in business by speaking out about the importance of gender equality and women's rights. She is an example of how entrepreneurs can use their skills, talents, and platforms to make the world a better place.
Chong has over 10 years of experience in the business realm. She first and foremost started her career as a lawyer in Toronto, but her entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found the online dating app, Lulu. Since then, she has served in numerous leadership roles in the digital and technology sector, such as president of the software company TripAdvisor, board director of the social media company Path, as well as, an advisor to the Toronto-based venture capital firm, Portag3 Ventures.
Chong’s passion for entrepreneurial pursuits and her advocacy to women’s issues inevitably coalesced together in her work as an active participant in the conversation about rebuilding the global economy by empowering women. Whether it’s through her work with Building Women, an organization she founded that strives to support women entrepreneurs, or her lectures at business schools and universities on how to catalyze gender equality through technology and business practices, Chong has committed to improving the lives of women around the world.
Beyond her entrepreneurial and professional endeavors, Chong has also explored the importance of the intersection between art and business and the power of female leadership. She has written a series of blog posts that touch upon how important movements like the #MeToo campaign have advanced the progress of gender equality in the corporate world, as well as the need to move beyond stereotyping women. In addition, she is currently in the process of writing a book about her experiences as a female entrepreneur.
Chong's efforts to empower women around the world are inspiring. She seeks to connect women from all different backgrounds, to redirect resources toward broadening women’s access to financial and social opportunities. She predominately advocates for economic freedom and personal growth and continually rejects the notion that certain “traditions” and gender barriers should hinder women's ability to succeed in business.
Chong believes that there are great opportunities for female entrepreneurs, and that some of the issues that they face are manageable. Some of the ways that she has been able to help women entrepreneurs is by providing access to funding and mentorship, increasing their visibility in the market, and providing guidance in terms of applicable laws and regulations. Hence, Chong is continuously working to expand access to resources and networks to improve the prospects of female entrepreneurs and to empower women globally.
Chong's mission to empower women around the world serves as an example to entrepreneurs. She continually challenges the gender stereotypes in business, and works to create the infrastructure needed to support a healthier and more equitable economy. In addition, she is an ambassador for the notion that technology and business can be used to promote female empowerment. Through her efforts, Alexandra Chong is working to inspire and advance women's rights worldwide.
