Organization & Planning
Student Business Formation Resources website | Developed by Northwestern faculty & staff
This site includes guidance on many common questions and concerns about forming a business as a student. Students will find helpful information on complying with University IP policy, transitioning from class project to business, developing co-founder agreements and more. A Northwestern NetID is required for access.
How to Write a Great Business Plan by William A. Sahlman | Harvard Business Review
Build Your Lean Canvas | Techstars
Business Model Canvas: The One Tool Startups Need to Brainstorm, Test and Win | First Round Review
Pitching
Mert Iseri NU ’13, SwipeSense 60-second elevator video pitch | Wall Street Journal
VentureCat 2020 Semifinalist Pitches | Playlist of recorded pitches on YouTube
TED’s Secret to Great Public Speaking by Chris Anderson | TED
30 Startup Pitch Decks And What You Can Learn From Them | Piktochart
31 Pitch Deck Slide Examples | Crunchbase