In Part 1 of the program, we’ll provide you with the guidance, knowledge and tools to identify and land your dream startup job. Think of this as your startup bootcamp, immersing you in the world of startups.

You’ll leave this week with some exciting new connections and the basics in place to hit the ground running.

This week is all about setting you up for success. Take this time to tick through your onboarding checklist and begin connecting with other Fellows & members of the community.

You’ll leave this week ready to make the most out of the Fellowship and the Startmate community, along with an understanding of the startup and investment landscape in ANZ.

We’ll kick off the program by walking through some essentials to help you thrive in the program. We’ll also help you understand how to grow and leverage your network the right way, and help you navigate the startup ecosystem. During this week, we’ll also be running a Speed Coaching event so you can meet all the amazing startup founders, operators, and leaders who will be coaching you during the program. This week will primarily be run in-person in major cities across ANZ, with the option of joining remotely.

You’ll leave this week with inspiration and greater clarity around taking your next steps. In the Women Fellowship, we challenge you to ask for more from your personal and professional lives. We’ll kick off Week 2 by unpacking what’s really important to you, and how a career in startups might align with your individual values and objectives. We recognise that networking and self-promoting is often easier said than done, so this week is all about building confidence and tackling imposter syndrome to help you feel comfortable building your social capital and going after the career you deserve.

You’ll leave this week with an understanding of where your skills and values could fit into the startup ecosystem and the tools you need to land that dream job - from finding the right opportunity, to connecting with the right people, to nailing applications and interviews. In Week 3 you'll be paired with your coach (think founders, COOs, VCs, and more across ANZ's leading startups) and coaching buddy based on your interests - they'll be there to guide you through the rest of the program, meeting with you fortnightly. They'll help you unlock your goals and introduce you to the right people.

In Part 2, you’re in the driver’s seat. Equipped with all the learnings from the bootcamp, time to put your learnings from part 1 into action: putting yourself out there, building your network, applying for jobs, and ultimately landing your dream job. There will be weekly content and community sessions in Part 2, but fewer than in Part 1.

Each week, we’ll host All Hands sessions with bitesize learnings, community building and collaboration, and time to put into action your learnings from part 1. Alongside this, we’ll be putting you directly in front of startups that are hiring - through site visits and speed interview nights. 

Along with our weekly All Hands where we’ll set you up for the next chapter, we’ll wrap up the Fellowship with a bittersweet wrap-up session, which will walk you through the next steps (including how to stay involved in this Community For Life!).