In conjunction with Nashville Startup Week, it would be remiss to not shed a light on women entrepreneurs and their presence in Nashville. We’ve been seeing a steady increase in women-owned businesses over the years, and a sizable one at that: women-owned companies increased by 51% from 1997 to 2015. This progress isn’t showing any sign of slowing down, and it’s safe to assume that we will witness the launching of several new women-owned businesses this year, as well as the expansion of several existing businesses. So, what’s the cause for all this growth?