More than just a competition, StartupNU is a meeting of the minds between Kellogg, McCormick and other Northwestern students who have innovations to share but whose paths might not otherwise cross. Khandelwal’s teammate Nick Houshower ‘15 called StartupNU 'a really good hands-on sort of practical introduction to a lot of the issues I expect I will be facing in my future career.'

Giving up a weekend to be shut in with potential business partners from across majors and disciplines while getting invaluable feedback from faculty and experienced mentors hardly seemed like a sacrifice to many participants. You can learn the ropes of what a startup is.” The team included Kellogg and McCormick students exchanging talents and ideas on how to use the energy industry idea and turn it into a money-making business venture.Ĭhristopher Brown, a second year McCormick Engineering Management major, said StartupNU is a “low-risk way to dip your feet in creating a startup. Prahalad Case Competition.įor StartupNU, Khandelwal and his team of four pitched an idea on fuel cell storage system and thermal electric generator. 'It definitely helps us put whatever we're learning at Kellogg into action,' said Richie Khandelwal ’14, whose business plan for life-saving birth kits recently took first place at the C.K. Sunday, giving students 30 hours to change the world. 9 and 10 a chance to form teams and pitch ideas for business startups. Now in its second year, the program formerly known as the Startup Incinerator afforded over 100 Northwestern students on Nov. With StartupNU, participants had two days. In reality, it could take years to get a business up and running.

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