The Women's Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is an undergraduate, student-led group at Northeastern University. Created to address the lack of representation of women and underrepresented genders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Northeastern, WISE is committed to empowering individuals across all backgrounds to not only join the entrepreneurial conversation but also to lead it. Our programming is designed to foster an innovative mindset through interactive workshops (WeLearn), a thought incubator (WeBuild), an early-stage venture accelerator (WeLaunch), mentorship pairings (WeSupport), a venture capital seminar (WeInvest), and our annual Summit. By increasing exposure to entrepreneurial skills and showcasing a strong sense of community, WISE strives to empower all those interested in creating their ventures or applying an innovative mindset to their future endeavors.
Learn MoreIn 2026, WISE Summit will focus on the premise that we are Good to Grow. We don’t need permission — we need access, conviction, and drive. We already hold the creativity, resourcefulness, and learn‑by‑doing aptitude needed to bring ideas to life from any role, whether on stage, behind the scenes, or anywhere in between. What’s missing isn’t capability, it’s advocacy, sharp feedback, and capital, paired with space to iterate and the courage to start before everything feels “ready”. By surfacing the knowledge you already have, WISE Summit aims to translate your strengths into action and direction, giving you the confidence and cadence to go and grow.
WISE uses an inclusive definition of “women” and “female”, and we welcome transwomen, genderqueer women, and non-binary people who identify, have identified, or have been identified as female or women.
