Women backing themselves.
At Press Play Ventures, we believe in the power of women backing themselves — and nothing brings that to life better than the stories of our founders.
These case studies spotlight the journeys of women who took the leap from corporate careers into entrepreneurship through our program. From the first spark of an idea to building real businesses, they show what’s possible with the right support, community and mindset. Each founder’s path is different, but the courage, growth and transformation? That’s what unites them.
Yesha Patel & Nehal Jain · After
15 Tonnes Diverted from Landfill: ‘After’ Leads Australia’s Circular Fashion Revolution
Two co-founders turned personal frustration with textile waste into a recycling service spanning Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland — and a community of over 3,000.
Read the storyMichelle Chen · Mental Jam
Empowering Through Play: Mental Jam’s Impact on Mental Health Awareness
A game developer with a PhD in Design co-created a collection of games with young people to explore depression and anxiety — now played by over 11,000 people.
Read the storyAllison Love · MedTech
How Allison Love is Transforming Fertility Treatments
After 20 years in medical device development, Allison is rethinking a 30-year-old problem in IVF with a custom dish built using nanoscale 3D printing.
Read the storyAliet · Umbrellus
Refugee Camp to Sustainable Innovation: The Inspirational Journey of Aliet
From childhood in the Kakuma Refugee Camp to designing mycelium and bamboo canopies that provide safety, dignity and sustainability.
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