Indiana's premier leadership and entrepreneurship experience for college women.
Discover opportunities. Build meaningful relationships. Leave with the confidence and plan to shape what's next.
College prepares you for graduation. Built for More prepares you for what's next.
Whether your goal is to launch a business, secure an internship, lead on campus, or build a meaningful career, you'll gain practical skills, meaningful connections, and direct access to people and opportunities that can accelerate your journey.
College women from every major and discipline
First-generation college students
Aspiring entrepreneurs
Future business and community leaders
Women exploring their next career step
Recent graduates beginning their professional journey
Too many students graduate without discovering the people, programs, internships, funding, or communities that could have changed their journey. Built for More bridges that gap by connecting college women with the resources, relationships, and opportunities already available to them.
Built for More is The UpHer Room's signature leadership and entrepreneurship experience designed to help college women discover opportunities, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for life beyond graduation.
Equip college women with the relationships, resources, skills, and confidence needed to thrive as leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
A future where every college woman has access to the opportunities, networks, and support needed to build a meaningful career and life.
Invest in the next generation of women leaders while connecting directly with ambitious college students across Indiana.
Sponsorship directly supports:
Built for More helps universities extend the impact of their investments in entrepreneurship, leadership development, career readiness, and student success by connecting students with opportunities that continue long after the event.
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Built for More is powered by Truist Foundation and Watson Institute, and is built alongside universities, employers, and community organizations across Indiana.
Host Organization
The UpHer Room Inc. is a leadership development organization dedicated to equipping and convening women who are building meaningful work in their communities. Built for More is a signature initiative of The UpHer Room.
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Truist Foundation is committed to building thriving communities by investing in people and programs that create economic mobility and opportunity. Their support of Built for More reflects a deep belief in the power of women-led leadership to transform organizations, communities, and systems.
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Watson Institute develops the next generation of leaders through experiential education and purpose-driven programming. As a strategic partner for Built for More, Watson Institute brings a framework of applied leadership development that deepens the impact of every conversation in the room.
Learn moreAny college woman thinking about what comes after graduation. Every major, every year, every background. First-generation students, aspiring entrepreneurs, campus leaders, and women who have no idea what they want to do yet but know they want more than a diploma. Recent graduates are welcome too.
Yes. Registration is free. Our sponsors cover the cost so that money is never the reason a student misses out. You do still need to register in advance so we can plan seating and meals.
Business casual is the safe answer. Complimentary professional headshots are part of the day, so wear something you'd be happy to have on your LinkedIn profile. Also: comfortable shoes. You'll be moving between sessions and standing in the marketplace more than you think.
No. Most attendees don't have one. Some arrive with an idea they've never said out loud, some are curious what entrepreneurship actually looks like day to day, and some are focused on a corporate career instead. All of that belongs in the room.
Yes. Meals and refreshments are included across both days. Tell us about dietary needs when you register and we'll plan for them.
Most people do. The format runs on roundtables and small-group conversation, so you'll be introduced to people within the first hour whether you planned to be or not. Coming alone is honestly the easier way to meet everyone.
Yes, and not the awkward name-tag kind. Mentor roundtables put you at a table with someone who has already done the thing you're trying to do. The Experience Lounge and Student Marketplace are where the looser conversations happen. Community partners and employers are in the room both days.
Yes. The Dream Team runs event operations, community outreach, partnerships, marketing, and project management, which is real experience you can put on a resume. Email admin@theupherroom.com and tell us what you want to learn.
Email admin@theupherroom.com with your campus and a few lines about why you want the role. Ambassadors bring Built for More to their own school: spreading the word, organizing a group to attend, and connecting us with student organizations already doing this work.
Whether you have a question about registration, want to bring your campus, are exploring a partnership, or want to volunteer, we'd love to hear from you.
General & Student Questions
admin@theupherroom.com
Partnership, Sponsorship & Universities
whitney@theupherroom.com
Phone
(317) 721-8460
