Forging STEM Founders Early: How UNSW’s New Wave Program Helps Women Start Something New and launch their start-up

🎙️ Forging Founders Early: How UNSW’s New Wave Program Helps Women in STEMM ( and others) Start Something NewVictoria Rose Tucker on why it’s never too early to explore entrepreneurship—and how women can take the first step with support, structure, and community🔍 What You’ll Learn:Why the startup world needs more women founders—and how programs like New Wave open doorsHow to test your entrepreneurial curiosity without quitting your job or degreeWhat makes UNSW’s New Wave program unique in lowering the barrier to entryHow mentorship and confidence-building are just as important as fundingReal-life outcomes: from AI health tools to inclusive innovation leadership🧠 About the Guest:Victoria Rose Tucker is Program Manager of UNSW’s New Wave, an accelerator designed to empower women entrepreneurs—many from science backgrounds—to take the first step into the startup world. Victoria shares how the program’s structure, community, and low-barrier entry approach is helping women build confidence, test ideas, and change the face of early-stage entrepreneurship.📌 Episode Highlights:03:15 Overview of UNSW Founders’ entrepreneurial programs05:13 Who can join and how it works06:07 New Wave structure & what participants actually do07:15 The real challenges women face—and how the program supports them09:45 Success stories & future vision16:46 Debunking the myths of what a founder “should” look like32:22 Early-stage ideas: discreet solutions to real-world needs32:37 Spotlight: AI-powered chronic illness management (Team Toastie)34:05 Addressing the gender data gap in health34:53 Mentorship, peer support & community37:01 Building purposeful, diverse teams39:02 Celebrating wins: showcase & awards42:35 Victoria’s own path into entrepreneurship48:21 Momentum Month: sustaining progress beyond the program53:22 The future of inclusive entrepreneurship54:39 How to create more opportunities for women in STEMM59:48 Final reflections and call to action🔗 Resources Mentioned:UNSW Founders – New Wave Program🤔 Reflection Time:Could a program like New Wave help you take your first step toward entrepreneurship?What stories or stats shook your assumptions in this episode?Is there an idea you’ve been sitting on that’s worth testing—just to see?Want to craft a career story that opens doors?I help STEMM professionals speak with clarity, confidence, and purpose and show up as thought leaders —so the right opportunities find you.📬 Let’s connect: angeliquegreco.com.au | LinkedIn  ⭐️ Help More People Reinvent Their CareersIf you enjoyed this episode, please:✅ Leave a quick ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 🙏♻️ Share it with a friend who's questioning their path in STEM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.