Suneera Madhani

In the six years since its founding, Orlando-based Fattmerchant has facilitated more than $5 billion in transactions for businesses across the U.S. That kind of explosive growth is a testament to Madhani’s vision for the fintech startup, which has looked to bring modern payments-processing technology to merchants large, medium, and small at an affordable price point. As a woman in her early thirties, Madhani is among a wave of young female founders who are changing the game and spearheading innovation in the fintech space—paving the way for a more diverse and equitable future for entrepreneurs in the realms of finance and technology alike.