Join us for one
life-changing experience
Who: You! A passionate young woman based in New Zealand, aged 15 - 21, with a passion for Technology, Business, Engineering, Innovation, or Social Impact. No prior experience or knowledge is required.
What: The ultimate 10-day GirlBoss Accelerator, fully funded and online!
When: From July 3rd to July 12th 2026.
This self-paced programme is designed to fit around your busy schedule, with just 1-2 hours a day to commit to unlocking your full potential.
Limited places filling fast!
Gain Confidence
& Direction
"This opportunity has truly changed my life for the better, I am more confident than ever and I truly believe that technology and engineering is an amazing career path! I am now so excited to go out into the world and see what it has to offer!”
- McKayla, 16
Be Inspired by the Best
Diana Chao
Founder, Letters to Strangers
Researcher, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab
Diana uses technology, storytelling, and youth advocacy to improve mental health outcomes globally.
She is the founder of Letters to Strangers, the world's largest youth-for-youth mental health nonprofit. Over the past decade, the organisation has exchanged more than 60,000 letters and impacted more than half a million people across more than 70 countries.
She has served as a youth voice connected to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and has combined her interests in science, climate, and wellbeing through advocacy and research. Diana has also worked with NASA on astrophysics-related initiatives and participated in palaeontology fieldwork with the US Dinosaur Institute.
Diana is excited to meet YOU through GirlBoss Edge!
Queenie Tan
Personal Finance Educator, Author & Content Creator
Queenie uses social media and digital platforms to make financial education more accessible and empowering for young people.
She is the founder of Invest with Queenie, a platform focused on budgeting, saving, investing, and financial confidence. Through her videos, online content, and educational resources, she has built a community of more than 450,000 followers across social media.
Queenie went from having no savings at 19 to building a net worth of more than $1 million before 30. She is also the co-founder of Billroo, a budgeting and money management app designed to help people better manage their finances.
In 2025, she released her first book, The Fun Finance Formula. The book aims to change the way people think about money by making personal finance feel simple, practical, and enjoyable rather than stressful or overwhelming.
Queenie can't wait to meet YOU through GirlBoss Edge!
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Alexia Hilbertidou
Founder, GirlBoss
Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year
Alexia uses tech to fight for gender equality.
She is the founder of GirlBoss, a movement of 20,500 high school aged young women that she launched from her bedroom at just 16. Today, GirlBoss programmes have reached young women in 27 countries.
Alexia has flown with NASA and became the youngest New Zealander to represent her country at the United Nations in New York. She was named Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year, received the Queen’s Young Leader Award from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was recognised on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
She holds a Master’s in Emerging Technologies, and studied Leadership for Change at the University of Cambridge.
Alexia can't wait to meet YOU through GirlBoss Edge!
After graduating from GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good you will:
1. Feel more confident to pursue your career
2. Be better prepared for further training & employment
3. Make new friends
4. Be inspired by role models
5. Develop the self-confidence to achieve your dreams.
We're proud to report that 100% of our GirlBoss Edge alumni agree with the above statements. This level of positive feedback is almost unheard of, and is proof of just how genuinely amazing this programme is.
Our promise to you
Siying, 16
The GirlBoss Edge programme is like a dream come true: my confidence has increased by 100x in my own home! Being in a community of like-minded young women, I am no longer fearful of the future.
Don't just take our word for it
Hear from our Alumni
Monika, 17
This opportunity has provided me with skills and knowledge that will greatly benefit me in the long run. It has motivated me to not only pursue my future career but also to commit and achieve whatever I put my mind to, and to do everything with a purpose. I am truly grateful to have been selected for this programme.
Emma, 18
I loved every second of it because it pushed me to think inwardly and also about the world around me and what needs changing. The energy that I have felt as well as the empowerment that has come from being a part of this amazing opportunity is overwhelming and inspiring. It is one of the best things I have done.
Here's what you get
Unlock a world of opportunities to kick-start your career in technology
Accelerate Your Career with Our Self-Paced Modules
Sharpen your skills and gain the confidence to network with the biggest players in technology with our self-paced modules on Personal Branding, Networking, Interviewing, and LinkedIn. By the end of the program, you'll have a cohesive personal brand and a killer LinkedIn profile, ready to ace any job or scholarship interview!
Learn from the Best!
Don't settle for just any advice - seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join LIVE interviews with icons such as Diana Chao, and Queenie Tan, and gain invaluable knowledge that will set you apart from others!
A CV Worthy Challenge
Are you ready for a CV-worthy challenge that will set you apart from the rest?
Showcase your skills and knowledge by taking on a Tech for Good Challenge that tackles some of the world's most pressing issues. With just 5 days to complete and submit your entry, you'll have the opportunity to shine and win incredible prizes.
Plus, it's something to brag about during your job interview or Scholarship applications!
Find your Tribe
You'll join a squad of like-minded, ambitious young women who are all about slaying their future careers.
Connect with your new besties in our exclusive Facebook group, join our Networking events, and fill your cup with our daily challenges and spot prizes!
At GirlBoss Edge, we know the power of finding your tribe, and we can't wait to welcome you into ours.
Gain 1:1 mentoring from
inspiring role models working in tech
You will also receive:
A complimentary 25-minute one-to-one mentoring session with
inspiring mentors from our industry partners
Alexia has achieved an extraordinary level of success, founding GirlBoss at just 16 and growing it to over 20,000 members across more than 400 schools.
She has received over 30 awards for her work, including Forbes 30 under 30, Pacific Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and the prestigious Queen's Young Leader Award for Services to the Commonwealth.
By participating in this 10-day programme, you will gain exclusive access to Alexia's expertise and insights gained from over $500,000 worth of personal development training at prestigious institutions such as the Facebook Leadership Fellowship in San Francisco, the Eisenhower Peace Fellowship in Spain, and the United Nations CSW in New York.
Join GirlBoss Edge: Tech for Good today and start on your path to greatness!
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The Facilitator
We believe in equity of access.
Your place in the programme is fully funded thanks to
Harvey Norman.
We want all young New Zealanders to gain access to employers and inspirational role models.
Nothing should stand between you and your career dreams.
