Text in various colors and sizes reading 'Build HER Seed' with 'build' in blue, 'HER' in pink, and 'Seed' in pink with a small pink arrow above 'seed'.

at buildHER, we aim to create a safe and inclusive environment for women and non-binary students to explore entrepreneurship, startups, and bring their ideas to life. through our focus on community, mentorship, and building, we strive to instill confidence, foster creativity, and support our members in changing the world.

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Group of young women sitting at a table in a classroom setting, engaged in arts and crafts activities. They are smiling and working together on a project involving construction paper, glue, and pipe cleaners.
A woman giving a presentation to an audience in a classroom or conference room, with a large projection screen displaying a slide titled 'The Power of Why'.
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design

build

network

learn

create

design build network learn create

our pillars

  • mentorship

    connect students with experienced women and non-binary founders/mentors

    provide opportunities for advice, feedback, and professional networking

    host speaker events, coffee chats, and office tours to expand knowledge and entrepreneurial networks for members

  • building

    provide resources to learn technical and business skills

    encourage innovation and creative problem-solving

    help students gain practical experience in entrepreneurship

    host builder workshops, build-a-thons, and builder programs

  • community

    create an inclusive and supportive space for women and non-binary students interested in building and entrepreneurship

    encourage networking and forming lasting connections

    foster a welcoming environment for sharing experiences and ideas

meet the team

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Director

Vera Chuang

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Project Lead

Aditi Rana

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Project Lead

Chloe Recupero

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Project Lead

Jia Ruparel

Project Lead

Ria Kharade