Our Founding Story
Ten years ago, this seemingly straightforward question sparked the genesis of StartupTree.
We didn't need a solution, until we needed a solution.
Armed with folders of spreadsheets and out-of-date surveys...
We spent six weeks sifting disjointed data, pulling up old reports, and trying to piece it all together.
We realized there had to be a better way to measure student impact, track venture data, and simplify our day-to-day tasks.
Founded in 2015 out of Cornell University's eHub
StartupTree was built to solve our very own pains.
Our journey began as student founders → evolving into Program Managers → Assistant Directors, → and finally, Directors. With over 20 years of combined hands-on experience in the entrepreneurship space, we've walked the same path you have.
StartupTree Today
We are more than just a software solution – consider us as an extension of your staff.
The same trials and tribulations that you've experienced serving stakeholders, including students, alumni, donors, deans, and the like, our team is well-equiped to take on your challenges alongside you.
Designed to help every entrepreneurship center scale effectively
Proudly bootstrapped, our full focus is on building for our customers.
By interacting with 100s of institutions, and 1,000s of directors, program managers, and students, we've continued to expand our understanding of your needs.
This continuous dedication to uncovering more is what sets us apart – this is how StartupTree’s become the leading system for entrepreneurship programs around the world.
Always learning, always improving
We don't just hear about your needs secondhand... we've experienced them firsthand.
Our sole focus is being the connective tissue for your workflows – meeting you where you’re at, building together, and helping uplift your program to new heights.
So why StartupTree?
StartupTree is a platform solution and supportive community that's in it with you for the long haul.
No matter the size or experience of your program, we're commited to making StartupTree work for you.
What makes us stand out is our dedication to customer success and the community we've built to take on challenges together.
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