UNSW Founders Chief Student Entrepreneur

🚀 Calling all student innovators! 

The UNSW Founders Chief Student Entrepreneur role is here to celebrate and empower next wave of startup leaders. 

If you're passionate about entrepreneurship, inspiring others and making an impact, this is your chance to lead, create, and shape the future of innovation at UNSW.

The #1 Entrepreneurial university in Australia.

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Step into our entrepreneurship community

UNSW Founders is inviting students to either step into the role of Chief Student Entrepreneur (CSE) or join the CSE Subcommittee.

As Chief Student Entrepreneur, you’ll amplify student voices, inspire action, connect emerging founders and help shape the future of entrepreneurship in Australia.

As a Subcommittee member, you’ll work alongside the our current CSE, the amazing and inspiring, Sam Brew, and help create opportunities for students to connect, collaborate, and turn ideas into action.

Both pathways offer the chance to:

  • Build your leadership experience and network

  • Connect with ambitious students and startup founders

  • Champion innovation across campus

  • Make a tangible impact in the UNSW community

Whether you’re ready to lead or keen to get involved, there’s a place for you.

Step up. Get involved. Help shape what’s next at UNSW.

More Details

  • This role champions student entrepreneurship, acting as an ambassador for UNSW Founders and a leader in the startup community. 

    As the Chief Entrepreneur, you will: 

    Inspire Students to explore entrepreneurship 

    Engage with UNSW Founders programs and events 

    Advocate for startups and innovation on campus 

    Mentor aspiring founders 

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    The Chief Student Entrepreneur will serve as an ambassador for the university's entrepreneurial community. Their responsibilities will include: 

    • Public Engagement:  
      Representing UNSW Founders at entrepreneurial events to inspire, encourage other students to explore their own ventures. 

    • Advocacy:  
      Actively promoting and advocating for the importance and potential of entrepreneurship within the university. 

    • Peer Mentoring:  
      Providing guidance and to aspiring student entrepreneurs on how they can get involved on campus and share their own experience and insights.  

  • Benefits of becoming the Chief Student Entrepreneur

    • Build your brand as a startup leader 

    • Expand your network with UNSW Founders and industry mentors 

    • Gain exclusive access to events, coaching and development opportunities 

    • Develop leadership, public speaking and innovation skills 

    • Receive formal recognition, including a linkedIn badge

  • The Chief Student Entrepreneur is a current UNSW student passionate about startups, entrepreneurship and be actively building their own company. 

    The qualities we look for include: 

    • We’re looking for a current UNSW student (Undergrad, Postgrad, or HDR) who is: 

      • An active startup founder or entrepreneur 

      • A confident communicator and leader 

      • Passionate about innovation and community building 

      • Reliable, adaptable, and proactive 

  • Applicants will be reviewed based on the below criteria:

    Entrepreneurial Impact: A track record of founding or contributing to a startup or innovative project 

    Leadership and Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to lead and work with peers to foster innovation. 

    Community Engagement: Active involvement in UNSW Founders and the student startup ecosystem 

  • Get in touch with Priscilla Tan, Education Program Manager
    Priscilla.T@unsw.edu.au

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