Workshop Resources
Startup Resources
A set of unaffiliated resources that may be useful to early-stage entrepreneurs
Tory Burch Foundation - Resources for Women Starting Businesses
Includes free resources (videos, articles, etc.) on how to write a business plan, access capital, apply for their fellows program, and participate in various summits and events. Industry agnostic.
Business Model Canvas Framework
This is a visual framework for establishing a business or other kindred entity. This link to Canva can help you produce one. To learn more about how to use it, read the book, Business Model Generation.
Book: The Startup Owners Manual
As the name suggests, this is a manual that provides a step-by-step guide to creating a business. This is one of the books historically recommended by the prestigious NSF I-Corps entrepreneur training program.
Book: Business Model Generation
The National Science Foundation I-Corps program is one of the leading entrepreneurial programs for scientists and engineers. Much of their training focuses on establishing product-market fit. One of the books they historically use is The Business Model Generation.
Guide for Crafting a Pitch Deck
Many guides exist in the world for crafting a deck, but here’s a place to start.
Book: Mind Over Grind
Creating a startup can often lead to burnout. This book, by acclaimed clinical psychologist and TED speaker Guy Winch, provides practical advice for how to avoid (and escape) this situation.