WeLearn

WeLearn is our open technical workshop series designed to spark an entrepreneurial mindset and build tangible, hard skills applicable to any career path. Open to all majors and experience levels, these fun, hands-on sessions are led by professionals and students from a wide range of industries. Each workshop is a chance to gain fresh, experiential perspectives and connect with a strong community in a welcoming environment.

WeBuild

WeBuild is WISE’s thought-incubator program, designed as a sandbox for creativity and exploration. No idea is required to join; over six weeks, participants uncover pain points, rethink systems, experiment boldly, and learn to think like founders. Led by women and underrepresented innovators, WeBuild combines workshops, collaboration, and speaker sessions in a supportive community, equipping students with the mindset and confidence to innovate anywhere and move on to opportunities like WeLaunch. Our community-based thought-incubator made up of ~10 students who are selected through an application process. The curriculum encourages students from diverse backgrounds to develop an entrepreneurial mindset by learning how to problem solve and build out a venture or business idea.
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WeSupport

WeSupport is our mentorship pipeline for students, alumnae, and professionals, focused on creating long-lasting, authentic relationships integral to personal development and professional success. Tier 1 pairs underclassmen with upperclassmen mentors. Tier 2 pairs upperclassmen with alumnae and professional mentors. Pairs meet at a minimum of three times per semester and build relationships within the cohort via four community events.

WeLaunch

WeLaunch is WISE’s venture program supporting founders at every stage. Level 1 helps early-stage founders turn ideas into prototypes through expert-led workshops on market research, competitive analysis, and AI for prototyping. Level 2 supports founders with an MVP or traction through 1:1 mentorship and biweekly workshops focused on scaling, fundraising, and operations. No matter where founders start, WeLaunch meets them where they are.

WeInvest

WeInvest is a hands-on venture capital workshop series for students interested in startup investing. Open to all majors, years, and experience levels, the program introduces VC fundamentals, including sourcing companies, analyzing funding rounds, and building strong investment theses. Through weekly experiential sessions with industry experts, guest speakers, team-building activities, and field trips, students gain a practical and engaging understanding of venture capital, culminating in a final pitch competition that simulates real-world investing.A venture capital seminar for those who are looking to expand their understanding of investing careers in venture capital and what it takes to source companies, conduct due diligence, and make a good investment.
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Summit

The WISE Summit is our annual entrepreneurship conference open to all disciplines and backgrounds. It was created to foster community among women and those who are underrepresented in entrepreneurship beyond Northeastern University and across Boston who are interested in developing an innovative mindset. The WISE Summit strives to highlight unconventional paths to entrepreneurship and make entrepreneurship accessible.