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Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Mona Chiha, founder of JurisTechne

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. Let us introduce Mona Chiha! Mona is the founder of JurisTechne!

By
Bell Allen
July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community.

To better understand the journeys of our Startmate Collective, we reached out to hear their reflections on pivotal moments, their unique strengths, and the goals that drive them forward.

So, let us introduce Mona, founder of JurisTechne!

Tell us a little bit about your career so far…

I'm a Mompreneur, Philanthropist, Student, Researcher, and Data Interpreter.

What is your #1 professional superpower?

Providing a safe, supportive and empowering working environment.

What is the #1 area you'd like to grow in professionally?

Communicating clearly and concisely

Song you're listening to on repeat at the moment?

3 Daqat - Abu, Yousra

What’s a quote you live by?

There's a few:

1. There's a solution for every problem

2. We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.

3. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Outside of work, what do you love to do?

Spend time with my children 💙💙🩷💙

Why did you join Startmate Collective?

Being a mompreneur can be lonely and it's hard to find other women in tech to meet and build a community with. I've been looking for my village of females in tech for years!!

What's been your favourite part of Startmate Collective thus far?

I found my tribe ♥️ I'm so honoured to meet some of the smartest and inspirational women in tech. It's a safe place to discuss experiences and ask for advice. I've upskilled since joining, especially in some Chief of staff skills. Startmate Collective/ Startmates is really a no BS environment and community that put their money where their mouth is and invest and support women like me in business. It's been an absolute relief being here. It's like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

What does "Startmate Collective" mean to you?

My tribe. My inspiration. My safe place.

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We’re overhauling gender diversity in startups because it’s about damn time.

Come join Startmate Collective, a community of courageous, clever and powerful women who are hungry to tackle the world’s greatest challenges and are roaring to get started.

🐞 Startmate Collective is a curated membership helping women upskill, connect, and grow in their career alongside other rising stars in the ANZ startup ecosystem. It’s a highly-vetted membership where women connect and grow.

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