why you should just start

building that college startup

College - A time to discover who you

“really are” as a person

You’re on your own.

Risks seem less intense.

Consequences aren’t important.

Don’t let that new-found sense of freedom go to waste.

Buck the trend and put this

mentality to work.

Launch that college startup!

Take Chances.

Society considers you an adult, but you’re also still a student.

Use this to your advantage and be as curious as possible.

Ask questions. Get feedback. Take risks. Learn from your experiences.

Apply your Education.

Your education should be used for more than just a few marks on some papers.

Relate everything you’re learning to your startup’s development and operations.

Use that knowledge to build a better startup, and help in retaining information for exams and coursework too.

Expand your Education.

Taking notes and studying is great for passing courses, but you can’t beat a real-world education.

Meet the struggles and face real threats by getting your operation off the ground.

Run your own curriculum by discovering what you need to know as a Founder.

Explore Campus.

Your University prides itself on campus resources, so don’t let them go to waste.

Most everything meant for academia can be used as a resource for your startup.

Don’t hesitate to discover new things on campus by asking professors and students alike.

Make Connections.

College towns can be just as valuable as Silicon Valley when looking at skill-base.

Professors are full of information, but students are anxious and willing to put their skills to work for little in return.

They have innovative ways to get work done, and are waiting for you to connect.

Fill the Resume.

A great job right out of school can be tough to find without experience.

Bridge the gap between student and employee with time as an entrepreneur on your application.

Depending on your progress, forget a job and just go all-in on your venture.

Employ Resources.

Launching your startup doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.

Entrepreneurs have never had more access to free and powerful tools for all stages of development.

Find and take advantage of webinars, podcasts, blogs, crowdfunding, and more to research and launch your startup.

Stay Motivated.

If you won’t launch now, then when?

Unfortunately your priorities and responsibilities will change after school.

Start building now while your time is “less-valuable” and you’re located in a supportive environment.

RECAP.

Your mistakes are limited. Get messy.

Apply your coursework to more than just homework and exams.

Dive deeper into your studies to learn more about startup operations.

Give in to your curiosity and explore everything your campus has to offer.

RECAP.

Discover the skills, feedback, and connections of your fellow students.

Leverage the development of your startup as valuable business experience for the future.

Employ the massive amount of free and informative tools and groups for startups.

Get started while you can.

Graduating from college is no small task, and neither is launching a startup.

It will be tough to find that balance of student/entrepreneur, but with enough persistence and commitment, you can

build something truly valuable and long-lasting before you receive your diploma.

Want to begin building

your Startup today?

Test your Go-to-Market Plan,

validate your concept, and connect with the skills, companies, customers, and funding you need to successfully

launch on Crowds.io.