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| Start Up would like to acknowledge and thank
its special teams of volunteers who generously give their time,
energies, and smiles to making Start Up successful |
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford GSB students play an integral part in all aspects of the
organization, from providing individualized consulting and technical
assistance before each class session to serving on the organization's
board of directors.
Approximately 90-100 Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB)
students participate in Start Up's programs annually, each student
providing two to eight hours of volunteer service weekly. Many of
the graduate students have extensive experience in management and
startup businesses. Therefore, they serve as an invaluable resource
to the program and its participants.
Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center
The Silicon Valley Small Business Development Center is another
important source of Start Up's volunteers. The Silicon Valley SBDC
provides counseling, training, research and advocacy to California's
small businesses. The SBDC's experts are experienced entrepreneurs
who know the pitfalls and challenges that await small businesses,
and their volunteer services help Start Up entrepreneurs identify
and overcome these obstacles.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) provides counseling
to America's Small Businesses. SCORE volunteers bring to Start Up
a wealth of experience in the private sector and a commitment to
aiding the growth and success of small businesses. SCORE mentors
provide a valuable service to Start Up entrepreneurs through their
monthly counseling sessions.
Stanford University Undergraduates
Each year, several undergraduate students from Stanford volunteer
their time with Start Up. Most come to Start Up either through a
class (such as Political Science 104 - Urban Policy Seminar), or
through the Haas Center for Public Service. Stanford students help
Start Up in a number of ways. Past volunteers have worked on technology
projects and helped with Start Up's weekly training classes.
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