While attending business school at Ohio State, networking with entrepreneurs and groups didn’t involve many outside of campus. Resources were limited and there were not any great online options. I have recently came across a site that I think has a great opportunity to help bridge that gap.
StudentBusinesses.com is a selective resource that helps student entrepreneurs:
- Publicize their businesses and ideas to potential advisors, investors, and professional service-providers.
- Network with other promising student entrepreneurs.
- Participate in discussions on a wide range of promising startup ideas.
- Access valuable educational content about entrepreneurship. The site is by-invitation and by-application only in order to ensure a high standard of membership.
StudentBusinesses.com is the brainchild of Vivek Ramaswamy and Travis May. While on a trip in Beijing, the two Harvard undergrads realized they (and all students) needed better resources outside of their university campus. Not only do students need resources, but advisors and investors often miss opportunities from student created businesses.
Success has already been achieved through the organization with one company receiving funding through an incubator. I recommend that any serious student venture look into joining StudentBusinesses.com and make use of their valuable knowlege and resources.
