How do you turn a big vision into a plan for action? As the founders hit week three of the accelerator program, the pressure is on to articulate a clear direction for their business. They all share great passion for their ideas, but the founders now need to put in place a strategy to achieve their goals, and create successful, scalable tech companies. While some are grappling with the plan of attack, for others, overcoming self-doubt could be their greatest hurdle.

How important is gender in shaping the identity of female entrepreneurs? Should being a mum form part of your story as a CEO? How important is it to be your ‘authentic’ self? As the SheStarts founders get deeper into the program and the development of their startups, questions are starting to arise about how they see themselves and present themselves to the outside world. Will issues such as unconscious bias affect their ability to succeed, or can they embrace the power of their gender to elevate their success?

It's week one of the SheStarts accelerator and new priorities are being set. As the founders learn about lean experiments and customer validation, and hear from seasoned entrepreneurs about what to expect, for some the reality is setting in that they may need to rebalance their lives. Family, friends, starting a global tech company - how will it all come together? And for two women who missed out on the program, a surprise is in store...