Future Female Leaders

What Future Female Leaders does

Future Female Leaders (FFL) is a Perth-based, privately held social-impact organization founded in 2019 by Claire Seeber, Emma Burdett, and Karen Dennett to develop leadership skills in young women aged 15-18, with a primary focus on Year 11 students and equivalent TAFE cohorts in Western Australia. The organization operates two core products: the FFL Signature Program, a 6-month in-person intensive combining workshops, one-on-one mentoring from female industry leaders, and participant-driven social impact projects aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and the Purposeful Leaders Program (PLP), an 8-module self-paced online course covering self-awareness, resilience, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, networking, and mentorship. Supporting offerings include the FFL Community alumni hub and the Rising Bold Podcast.

FFL's technology platform is a conventional digital learning environment - self-paced video lessons, interactive quizzes, downloadable resources, and an online community hub - rather than an AI-driven adaptive system. The business model is a hybrid social enterprise structure combining individual course fees ($297 inc. GST for PLP, one-time, lifetime access), tiered corporate investor partnerships (Cheerleader $1,250, Change Maker $4,950, Visionary $11,500 annually), local government grants and sponsorships (City of Joondalup, Stirling, Canning), and school/community organization delivery contracts. The go-to-market is multi-channel: direct-to-consumer website enrollment, school channel partnerships, corporate ESG sponsorship sales, and event-driven demand generation through Pitch Nights, STEM & Innovation Days, and Graduation Galas.

Cumulatively since inception, FFL reports 79 graduates, 92 mentors, 45 industry investors, and 79 social impact projects, with a stated mission to reach 10,000 young female leaders in Western Australia by 2030. The organization is registered as Future Female Leaders Pty Ltd, headquartered in Perth (PO Box 284, Victoria Park WA 6979), and is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, relying on program revenue, corporate sponsorships, and government grants for operations.

Name

Future Female Leaders

Legal name

Future Female Leaders Pty Ltd

Website

https://futurefemaleleaders.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Future Female Leaders is a Perth-based social enterprise that delivers leadership development programs - the 6-month in-person Signature Program and the online Purposeful Leaders Program - for young women aged 15-18 in Western Australia and nationally, funded through individual course fees, tiered corporate sponsorships, and government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Leadership Development Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Study Skills & Executive Function Coaching for High Achievers (time management, workload planning) (EDANAKAJ), Leadership & People Skills (Influence, Managing Up, Supervisory Readiness) (EDAAAKAI), Talent Management & Leadership Advisory (Succession, Performance, Culture) (BPACAJAH)

Keywords

• Women's leadership development
• Youth leadership programs
• Social impact education
• Online leadership training
• Female mentorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Investor Partnerships: Corporate and organizational investors pay tiered sponsorship fees (Cheerleader $1,250, Change Maker $4,950, Visionary $11,500) to support the Signature Program and gain marketing exposure, mentoring opportunities, and access to FFL community
2. Purposeful Leaders Program Sales: Direct sales of the online leadership course at $297 inc. GST for individual students. Scholarship bundles of 10 or 20 passes available for corporate partners to distribute
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Grants: One-time and recurring sponsorships from companies, local government (City of Joondalup, City of Stirling, City of Canning), and organizations to fund scholarships and program expansion
4. School and Group Program Delivery: Partnerships with schools and community organizations to deliver the Purposeful Leaders Program within their environments, with flexible implementation options and facilitation support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Future Female Leaders designs and delivers leadership development education programs for young women aged 15-18. Its flagship is the FFL Signature Program, a 6-month in-person intensive for Year 11 students in Western Australia featuring mentoring, workshops, and UN SDG-aligned social impact projects. The Purposeful Leaders Program is an 8-module self-paced online course sold to individual students. Corporate investors fund scholarships through tiered annual sponsorships.

Product overview

Future Female Leaders offers two primary programs: the Signature Program (a 6-month intensive in-person leadership development course for Year 11 students featuring mentoring, workshops, and social impact projects) and the Purposeful Leaders Program (an 8-module self-paced online course for young women aged 15-18). The organization also provides the FFL Community alumni network for ongoing support, and the Rising Bold Podcast for leadership content. All programs are designed for female-identifying students in Western Australia and focus on developing practical leadership skills aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FFL Signature Program: A 6-month intensive leadership program for female Year 11 high school students and 15-16 year old VET/TAFE students in Western Australia, featuring mentoring, social impact projects, and industry connections.
• Purposeful Leaders Program (PLP)
• FFL Community
• Rising Bold Podcast

Products and services

• FFL Signature Program A 6-month intensive leadership development program for female Year 11 high school students and 15-16 year old VET/TAFE students in Western Australia. Participants receive one-on-one mentoring from professional female leaders, attend workshops, develop a social impact project aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and pitch their projects at the Pitch Night event for funding.
• Purposeful Leaders Program (PLP) A flexible 8-module online leadership course designed for young women aged 15-18 across Australia, delivered through self-paced video lessons, interactive activities, downloadable resources, and quizzes. The program covers topics including redefining leadership for purpose, self-awareness, resilience, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, networking, influence, and mentorship. Priced at $297 inc. GST with lifetime access and a certificate of completion.
• FFL Community An alumni network providing graduates with continued access to online resources, networking events, career opportunities, scholarship information, leadership opportunities, and ongoing mentoring support from industry insiders. Includes masterclasses and an online community hub for ongoing development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79 graduates with 79 social impact projects created since 2019
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Dress for Success Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit organization supporting women in career advancement. Partnership provides 20 Signature Program participants with personalized styling sessions, professional attire, and ongoing support. Each participant receives two full outfits, shoes, accessories, and self-care packs. Mentors and alumni receive discounted styling sessions.
• Podwave StudiossupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerth-based podcast production studio that has sponsored the studio, equipment, and expertise for the Rising Bold Podcast, enabling FFL to create accessible audio content for women and girls across WA.
• WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partner for STEM & Innovation Day, with AI Program Coordinator Beth Cusack speaking on inclusive technology and neurodiversity in education.
• AIM WA (Australian Institute of Management)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent Partner providing venues and professional development support for program events.
• SpacecubedsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub and Event Partner providing venue and community support for FFL events.
• Curtin UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity providing educational expertise and Event Partner for program events.
• Edith Cowan UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity providing educational expertise and Event Partner support.
• Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA (CCIWA)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak business body and Visionary Investor providing industry connections and mentoring support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Girl Effect: International non-profit using media, technology, and programs to empower adolescent girls. Comparable in girls' leadership focus, content-driven engagement (analogous to FFL's podcast/community), and corporate partnership funding model.
• YWCA Australia: National women's empowerment organization in Australia delivering youth leadership, mentoring, and advocacy programs for young women. Closely comparable in target audience (young women), mission (women's leadership advancement), and not-for-profit program delivery model.
• Girls Inc. US-based non-profit delivering leadership development, mentoring, and enrichment programs for girls and young women across multiple cities. Comparable in girls-only leadership training model, mentor-driven delivery, and multi-year cohort structure.
• Plan International Australia: Australia affiliate of Plan International, focused on girls' rights, education, and leadership with both programmatic delivery and advocacy. Comparable in mission (girls' empowerment), Australia presence, and donor-funded program model.
• Foundation for Young Australians: Australian non-profit focused on young people's leadership, employability, and civic engagement, delivering multi-month programs and policy advocacy. Comparable in youth empowerment mission, programmatic structure, and Australia-based operations.
• Female Lead: UK-based non-profit creating content, programs, and resources to empower girls and young women into leadership. Comparable in mission, content-plus-program model, and women-focused leadership development.
• The Pinnacle Foundation: Australian charity providing scholarships, mentoring, and leadership development for marginalized young people. Comparable in scholarship-and-mentor-driven youth leadership model, Australian operations, and corporate partner network.

Others

• Dress for Success: Global non-profit supporting women's economic participation through professional attire, mentoring, and career development. Listed as a current FFL strategic partner; comparable in women's empowerment mission and corporate-funded program delivery, though not directly competitive.

Broad incumbents

• The Smith Family: Large Australian children's education charity delivering learning support, mentoring, and scholarships for disadvantaged young people. Comparable as an Australia-based youth education/mentoring non-profit with corporate partnerships, though focused on disadvantaged families broadly rather than gender-specific leadership.
• UNICEF Australia: Australia affiliate of UNICEF, focused on children's rights including girls' education and empowerment globally. Comparable in girls' empowerment mission and Australia donor base, but operates at much greater scale and across broader thematic scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/futurefemaleleadersprogram
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/future-female-leaders-wa
• Instagraminstagram.com/futurefemaleleaders_wa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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