We Are Emersyn: a catalyst for a new generation of female founders who are rewriting the rules of business.

Empowering women to innovate, navigate the complexities of growth and build sustainable, scalable businesses that make a real impact.

OUR VISION

To be a leading force in empowering and advancing female-led ventures globally.

Who we serve.

While we appreciate the value of all businesses, We Are Emersyn is focused on female founders in high-growth sectors such as technology, consumer products, edtech, digital commerce, innovative food and beverage, social impact and select business services industries.

We support those who are building innovative and scalable ventures with the potential for disruption and to create significant impact.

Why we exist.

We understand the unique hurdles faced by women building high-growth businesses, from lack of funding, skills and knowledge gaps to limited networks, all while juggling the demands of their business with family responsibilities.

It’s clear why women are underrepresented in entrepreneurship.

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That’s where We Are Emersyn comes in. We believe in a world where female founders not only survive but truly thrive.

Imagine a journey where your challenges become stepping stones and you use them as fuel to propel you forward. We provide the tools, guidance and strategic resources needed to navigate the complexities of growth and build sustainable, scalable businesses.

If you’re ready for that next level, together, let’s unlock your full potential, accelerate your growth, and shape the future of entrepreneurship.

Community

Ready to connect, collaborate, and thrive? Apply now to become part of our exclusive community.

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Programs

Cohort-based programs that provide the practical skills, expert guidance and supportive community you need to build a sustainable and profitable business.

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Advisory

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Events

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We
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Are Emersyn

We’re often asked about the story behind our name, ‘We Are Emersyn.’ It’s more than just a name; it’s a reflection of our belief in the boundless potential of every female founder.

Emersyn, meaning ‘brave, powerful, and ruler of the world.’

We are brave, stepping outside our comfort zones to pursue our dreams. We are powerful, harnessing our unique strengths to build businesses that matter.

And together, We Are Emersyn, challenging the status quo and creating our own path to success.

OUR STORY

After leaving my corporate life and co-founding a successful marketing agency, I found there was a lack of visible female entrepreneurs and role models. I started to seek out support networks and attended a few women’s networking groups, but they weren’t for me and it wasn’t what I was looking for.

This led to We Are Emersyn, which started out as Behind the Brands in 2018 as a blog that aimed to shine a spotlight on female entrepreneurs and offer tips and advice.

After having an amazing mentor for 12 months I was ready for something new and floated the idea of starting a peer to peer mentoring group. Being around like minded women and finally having that support system that I needed was a turning point. And discovering that the others in the peer to peer mentoring group thought the same.

From there we expanded our peer to peer mentoring programs and had 5 of them running including one in Ballarat.

In 2021 we ran a community female founders hub over a period of 12 weeks in partnership with the City of Canning and had over 400 registrations. The insight we got was that the women wanted almost like an apprenticeship in entrepreneurship and that’s how our accelerator programs came to be.

No one understands the rollercoaster ride of being a female founder, quite like other female founders do. Your support system and network is critical to your success. And we’re not talking about those huge Facebook groups where everyone has an opinion. (good advice is welcome, but it’s sometimes hard to find, right?!)

And that’s why with We Are Emersyn we are committed to increasing the participation rates in female entrepreneurship, fostering and building your capability to give you the best chance of reaching your full economic potential.

Unlock your potential and accelerate your growth.

OUR FOUNDER

Megan Del Borrello

Megan’s mission is to advance women through entrepreneurship.

With over 20 years experience, Megan is a professional marketer, strategist and experienced entrepreneur who has worked in South East Asia, and is an advocate for female entrepreneurs.

In 2014 Megan left her role as a Managing Director and co-founded Gloss Marketing Communications, working with clients across fintech, food & beverage, fashion, not for profit and professional services.

Megan has been a speaker at the Accelerator for Enterprising Women, Google Women Techmakers, CERI – Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation, Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce, Women in Business Forum, Plus 8 Sprint, City of Canning, Curtin Ignition and Big Ideas Rural.

A mentor for ScaleUP WA, Future Female Leaders Program, and an advisory board member for Ubuntu Ventures, Megan was an inaugural Meshpoints Steward until May 2024, and previously served on the board and as the marketing and communications chair for the not for profit, 100 Women.

As a Mum of two , Megan knows first-hand how challenging being a female founder is. And it’s this reason that she is pushing to change the narrative, breaking down the barriers and creating a visible influential network of female founders.

THE TEAM