ELEVATE Female Founders Program
Our 12 month program that puts you on the path to sustainable growth, profitability and propels you from surviving to thriving.
The 2025 cohort commences in July, with applications opening in June.
Ready to take your business to the next level but feel overwhelmed by the complexities of growth?
We understand the unique challenges female founders face at every stage of building their businesses.
Navigating Growth: Managing business expansion requires strong leadership skills and the ability to adapt strategies quickly.
Access to Capital: Securing funding remains a significant barrier for female founders.
Getting Unstuck: Finding the motivation, direction and focus can be hard and you end up spinning your wheels.
Work-Life Balance: Balancing the demands of a growing business with personal life can be a constant juggle.
Building Systems for Growth: A surge in customers and revenue requires developing robust systems.
Self-Doubt and Confidence Gaps: Doubting your abilities and feeling like a “fraud” can be a persistent challenge.
Access Expert Guidance & a Tailored Roadmap to Grow with Confidence.
Our Elevate Female Founders Program is designed to help you build on a solid foundation, optimise operations and achieve long-term profitability.
The expert led program has been purpose built for female founders and is tailored to your unique circumstances, giving you the tools you need for growth driven results.
It will help you to focus on what’s important through using a structured growth process, expert-led sessions, 1:1 mentoring, skills development, accountability, access to a global network of advisors and a supportive peer network.
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You won't find quick wins or viral business hacks here. Build a business that lasts.
It’s easy to get caught up in the allure of quick wins and viral trends. While these can be tempting, they often lack the substance needed for long-term success.
We believe in building businesses that stands the test of time. Our program is designed to equip you with the knowledge, practical skills and support to achieve sustainable growth.
We focus on solid business fundamentals, rather than chasing fleeting trends!
This isn't coaching and it's definitely not an online course.
We meet you exactly where you’re at and focus on you the founder.
- Live sessions: there's no pre-recorded sessions here.
- Sustainable growth approach: we go for long-term success rather than short-term gains.
- Unparalledled mentoring: we're backed by seasoned mentors with a proven track record of building and scaling successful ventures.
- Global network: access to our global network of advisors, industry connections and strategic partners.
- Core business concepts: we cover the essential business principles, strategies & habits you need to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with confidence.
- Accountability & focus: we’ll keep you focused on what’s important and hold you accountable to achieving your goals.
- Honest feedback: direct and honest feedback on your business. We don't have time for sugar coating here.
- Practical innovation: we'll help you identify opportunities, develop solutions and implement innovation strategies within your business.
Inside the program.
Tailored Curriculum
Dynamic programming that meets you exactly where you're at and fits your unique needs. We don't do cookie cutter here.
10 hrs+ of 1:1 Mentoring
You’ll be matched with one of our Growth Partners, all seasoned mentors for 1:1 sessions. They’ll provide feedback, support and advice.
Roadmap for Growth
We take the time to understand your unique needs and work with you to develop a sustainable growth plan. Then we help you execute it.
Expert-led Workshops
Learn from industry experts in monthly deep dive workshops covering topics such as financial management, marketing, operations and more!
Implementation Labs
We bridge the gap between business concepts & practical implementation. Apply what you've learned, receive live feedback and refine your approach.
Supportive Community
You're connected with a supportive peer network, who share experiences and exchange ideas, so you never feel alone in your journey.
Group Office Hours
Cohort Office Hours to help you stay focused on what's important, work through any issues and keep you on track to reach your goals.
Dedicated Platform
Access on demand training, growth resources and connect with a peer network through our dedicated program and community platform.
Alumni
Once you complete the program you become part of the We Are Emersyn Alumni community. Your journey as a founder is ongoing and so is our support.
It’s about implementing sound strategies, making data-driven decisions and creating a sustainable business model.
- Two Tracks: Early Growth & Growth
- Duration: 12 months
- Day/time: Sessions are held Thursdays 9:30am AWST. (2024 cohort)
- Sessions: Weekly sessions alternate between expert led learning, implementation lab and office hours. This does not include the 1:1 mentoring with our Growth Partners.
- Hybrid format: combination of face to face and online or a fully digital enabled program. Designed for you, anywhere you are.
- In Person Business Building Workshop*: kick off the program, meet your cohort, and set strategic OKR goals to guide your growth journey.
Here's the deal.
While we appreciate the value of all businesses, our programs are designed for female-led ventures with the potential for high growth and significant impact driven by innovative and scalable business models.
You probably won’t see immediate results and sticking to the path and following the recommended process can be a challenge for some.
Building a successful business takes time and dedication. There are no quick fixes or overnight successes. Success is often the result of consistent effort and strategic planning. Our structured approach will guide you through the process, helping you make informed decisions and achieve sustainable results.
Meet some of the dream team.
Exceptional mentors and industry experts with a remarkable track record of scaling ventures.
Program fee
This is an equity free, fee based program (normally $9900) that has a number of co-funded scholarships available.
The following co-funding support is available:
- Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is co-funding 50% of the $9900 program fee for up to eight female founders and co-founders seeking growth in the agribusiness, food production, food value adding and food processing sectors. (2024 cohort)
*For co-funded scholarships the remainder of the program fee can be either paid as a one off payment of $4950 or 12 x monthly payments of $412.50.
Here's what we cover.
🚀PROGRAM KICK OFF & BUSINESS BUILDING WORKSHOP
🚀GOAL SETTING WITH OKRS
🚀IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR GROWTH
🚀FINANCIALS & METRICS
🚀FUNDING FOR GROWTH
🚀BUILDING A BRAND
🚀CREATING A STRONG ONLINE PRESENCE
🚀UNLOCKING STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
🚀OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY & TECHNOLOGY
🚀CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION
🚀BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE GROWTH ENGINE
What you'll emerge with.
- A clear pathway to your next milestones
- Increased business skills and knowledge
- A solid plan for creating a sustainable business that can run without you
- Boosted profitability and KPI growth
- The confidence to make smart business decisions
- Expanded networks and connections
- The knowledge on how to build and lead your team
- Strengthened leadership abilities
- The ability to prioritise high impact and outcome based tasks to get more done
- Increased visibility and exposure
- Viable funding options for growth
- Long-term alumni engagement
Hear what our alumni has to say.
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This program transformed my business - I now have a team and I'm no longer working 7 days a week!
When I started the program I decided to focus on becoming a better leader and building a team. I had 2 amazing mentors that helped me every month and we created systems in my business for when I bring in new staff to make sure I get the right staff at the start. I was working 7 days a week including at night. My team has grown from 2 to 6 and I’m really grateful to now have weekends off! -
I can see that I've created a business that will be bigger than me.
The program provided me with focused support that gave me a structure to make decisions for myself. The sense of community from my peers knowing I wasn’t going it alone. Getting into the habit of looking at our CEO metrics and numbers weekly made me realise that when I first started my business I made myself a job and now I can see that I've created a business that will be bigger than me. -
Secured our first wholesale order, after previously focusing solely on direct to consumer.
Throughout the program I had access to experts who helped me to solve friction points in my business. Previously I’ve had a lot of conflicting advice about where I should take the business and through the program I've learned to lean into who I am and who the company is. The confidence that I now have is in every other aspect of my business. Plus we secured our first wholesale order.
Who the program is for.
Our program goes beyond capital-raising, specifically tailored to empower female founders who are building high growth potential businesses.
- Revenue generating and up to $600,000 annually. (the cohort will be split into 2 tracks depending on stage of business and revenue)
- You are the founder or co-founder.
- You’re building a high growth or scalable business. (scaling does not = launching an online course)
- Your company is for-profit or has a for-profit component.
- Committed to investing in yourself and completing and attending all aspects of the program.
- You're open to honest and direct feedback and are willing to put in the work to get things done.
- You are clear on your existing business model and target audience.
- You're not growing as quickly as you'd like and when you try to work on direction & focus, you end up spinning your wheels.
- You have the vision and desire to grow your company.
2024 Cohort – Key Dates
Applications for the 2024 cohort have now closed.
23rd August 2024
Application Deadline
30th August 2024
Applications Outcome
12th September 2024
Program Starts
September 2025
Program Showcase
Stop guessing, start growing.
This is not about going as fast as you can. The focus is on what you must do to get consistent business growth.
We have very intentionally designed the program to be a 12-month container. This allows you to build and strengthen capability, keep focused and on track whilst not burning out.
Frequently asked questions.
The 2024 cohort commences September 2024.
- If you’re a founder in the early stages of developing a business idea or are not revenue generating, our Elevate Female Founders Program is not the fit for you.
- If you’re not interested in growing your business and prefer to keep it at a small or local level or remain a solopreneur.
- While we serve a wide range of industries, we are not the optimal resource for companies who are bricks and mortar (ie. face to face trade, retail, hospitality), not for profits, independent consultants, those who are looking to stay solopreneurs or just want to create an online course.
- If you’re looking for a quick-fix solution or a magic program that promises instant success without putting in the necessary effort, we are not the right choice for you. There are no shortcuts here.
- Know-It All’s: You care more about proving you’re right versus getting results.
- We are definitely not for MLMs, network marketers or franchise.
Yes. We have both in person and virtual cohorts that run at the same time. If you’re outside of Perth – regionally or interstate you can join the virtual cohort.
Our cohorts are kept small and capped at 12. We limit numbers so we can work closely with each participant.
We want to ensure that each participant meets the goals and objectives of the program and that it is suitable for them. Our program framework and curriculum are curated for particular industries and growth ambitions.
To ensure that you get the most out of the program, it’s best if you can commit to attending at least 85% of ALL the sessions. For founders accepted into the program, we recommend you set aside between 4-6 hours per week.
Yes, they sure can. In fact we recommend that co-founders participate in the program together. There is a small additional fee of $1000 ex gst for co-founders to join.
We Are Emersyn 100% backs our programs and the curriculum. We know they get results, but only if the participant is dedicated and sticks to the process. We do not offer refunds. However, we understand that extraordinary circumstances do happen and as such we will review those circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
You can email your additional questions to info@weareemersyn.com
*2024 Cohort
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is proud to support We Are Emersyn’s Elevate Program – fostering the growth of female-led food and beverage businesses. The program aligns with DPIRD’s objectives to improve capability, competitiveness, and general capacity in small to medium enterprises.
To support the initiative, DPIRD is co-funding 50% of the program fee of up to eight female founders and co-founders seeking growth in the agribusiness, food production, food value adding and food processing sectors.
Eligibility
The support package is targeted at food and beverage manufacturers or businesses undertaking post-harvest, value-add processing of primary production.
Value-adding is defined as any activity that transforms primary production from its original or raw form (i.e. commodities) into a state which is perceived as more valuable to the end consumer (i.e. products), thereby accruing higher margins to the producer.
Food retailers and hospitality businesses are not eligible.
We Are Emersyn uses an inclusive definition “female” and “women” and we welcome trans people, women, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who identify, have identified, or have been identified as female, women, or non-binary.