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General Session · May 13, 2026, 3:30pm AEST · 30 minutes · All

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Become an Entrepreneur: How To Start Your Own Business

How to turn a business idea into reality, whether you're at uni or not.

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ABOUT THIS SESSION

You don't need to wait until after uni to start a business. This session covers how to take an idea and turn it into something real — from validating your concept and finding your first customers to the resources available for young entrepreneurs at Australian universities.

What you'll learn in this session:

Building an entrepreneurial mindset and why it's important
How to validate a business idea and find your first customers
The startup support and incubator programs available at Australian universities
Real-world tips for balancing study and building a business

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Victoria-Rose (Tori) Tucker is a Business Launch and Mindset coach focused on helping aspiring entrepreneurs move from idea to reality with confidence and clarity.As former Lead of UNSW’s Female Founders program, she has coached 800+ from idea to implementation, covering everything from market research to pitching. With a background in psychology and nearly four years of coaching experience, Tori is known for cutting through overwhelm and helping women take simple, meaningful action. She’s passionate about backing entrepreneurs to trust themselves, move before they feel “ready,” and build businesses that make a difference.

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