  {"id":12990,"date":"2025-03-07T13:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T05:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/world-entrepreneurs-day-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:28:04","slug":"student-startup-weekend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/entrepreneurs\/student-startup-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Startup Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From Google to Canva, university is where some of the world\u2019s biggest tech founders met and started businesses that would change the game forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Startup Weekend is an event for Western Australian university students looking for the chance to test a new business idea in 54 exciting hours. Hosted by Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ and Bloom, the experience equips young people with the skills to pursue a career as an entrepreneur while connecting them with Perth&#8217;s top mentors, investors and like-minded peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year&#8217;s event takes place at Curtin&#8217;s Bentley campus from 4:30pm, Friday 27 March to 5:00pm, Sunday 29 March.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"button\"\n        class=\"inline\"\n        data-align=\"left\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Button block\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading hidden\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"button-block\">Button block<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <a\n    href=\"https:\/\/events.humanitix.com\/curtin-x-bloom-student-startup-weekend-2026\"\n    class=\"button  button--deep-blue filled\"\n    target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Register for Student Startup Weekend 2026\">Register for Student Startup Weekend 2026<\/a>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<section\n\t class=\"block block--no-indent image-slider\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Image slider\" data-segment=\"all\" data-img-align=\"center\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"image-slider__stage\" id=\"slick-1311102684\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"image-slider__slide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/IMG_8931-scaled.jpg\" data-fancybox=\"image-slider-gallery__1311102684\" data-fancybox-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/IMG_8931-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/03\/2023-Startup-Weekend-March-47.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"slider-controls slider-controls--shadow contained\"><\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"2026-mentors\">2026 Mentors<\/h2>\n            \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__subtitle large\">\n                <p>We&#8217;ve assembled a SWAT team of leading startup experts to support you throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"7\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"jasmin-ward-lead-facilitator\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"jasmin-ward-lead-facilitator\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Jasmin Ward - lead facilitator\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12.jpg 937w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12.jpg 1443w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12.jpg 1443w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/Jasmin-Ward-BCom12-1443x760.jpg 1443w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Jasmin Ward &#8211; lead facilitator<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Co-founder of Cribber, former entrepreneur in residence at Woodside, featured in Vogue Australia and experienced mentor in global startup ecosystems. Jasmin brings a wealth of expertise in innovation, technology and venture capital and has delivered multiple Startup Weekends events around the world.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"angela-sebastian\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"angela-sebastian\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Angela Sebastian\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela-520x370.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/04\/angela.jpg 520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Angela Sebastian<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Former Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ Women in Business President, Angela is now a brand consultant passionate about creativity, innovation and strategic communication.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"alpesh-shah\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"alpesh-shah\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Alpesh Shah\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-19-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Alpesh Shah<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Âé¶¹Ö±²¥ lecturer and founder of Synapta, Alpesh leverages law, tech and strategic insights to accelerate growth and innovation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"malcolm-gordon\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"malcolm-gordon\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Malcolm Gordon\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Malcolm-Gordon-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Malcolm Gordon<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Digital marketing expert, startup mentor and specialist in product validation and growth strategies within WA&#8217;s vibrant tech ecosystem, Malcolm is passionate about growing WA&#8217;s startup scene.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"shivani-sheth\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"shivani-sheth\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Shivani Sheth\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-18-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Shivani Sheth<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Shivani thrives at the intersection of strategy, creativity and innovation. With hands-on experience in startups, marketing and corporate strategy, she is a catalyst for fresh ideas and impactful change. An international student and storyteller, she brings diverse perspectives to turning bold visions into reality.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"nicholas-jerrat\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"nicholas-jerrat\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Nicholas Jerrat\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-21-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Nicholas Jerrat<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin graduate, founder of Publish My Web and IdeaBank Ventures, Chair of Deal Flow at Perth Angels and seasoned advisor to tech startups.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"filipp-mark-daprile\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"filipp-mark-daprile\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Filipp Mark D'Aprile\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/engage\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/03\/Untitled-design-17-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Filipp Mark D&#8217;Aprile<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Filipp is an experienced consultant advising listed companies and governments on tech, sustainability and strategic growth across key industries.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to expect?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Supported by the entrepreneur teams at Curtin and Bloom, plus leading innovation experts in WA, this event will guide you through the process of developing an idea for a new business venture. As part of the experience, you&#8217;ll get to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pitch your business idea (this is not compulsory; you can also just join a team)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>build your team of innovators, marketers, designers and developers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>share ideas and brainstorms for how you want your business to look<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conduct market research and idea validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>learn how to create working prototypes and a business plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prepare your pitch for our panel of judges for the Pitch Showcase on Sunday afternoon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the weekend, you will have learned how to test your idea, form a team, conduct user research, prototype your product or service and pitch to investors.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block full-width=\"black\" \n             block-name=\"banner-cta\" role=\"complementary\" aria-label=\"Banner CTA\"\n             data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"black\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title h3\" id=\"register-now\">Register now!<\/h2>\n            \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__subtitle large\">\n                <p>Tickets are now on sale for Student Startup Weekend 2026<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Don&#8217;t miss out &#8211; join us for our next event taking place from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 2026 at Curtin&#8217;s Bentley Campus. 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