Office Hours
Whether you have an idea in mind or want to learn more about entrepreneurship, Office Hours at The Garage are an ideal way for curious Northwestern students to get involved with the startup community or get help to push a venture forward.
Office Hours are provided by The Garage Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, The Garage staff + students, vetted professional service providers, and visiting experts in a wide array of topics and are open to Northwestern students, faculty, and staff.
New to The Garage? Just came up with your idea? We recommend you schedule office hours with a peer first to brainstorm and learn more about The Garage experience as a student. As your idea and your commitment to your idea grow, we recommend you meet with staff or EIRs at The Garage. Finally, consider reaching out to a mentor if your startup is taking off.
Want to learn more about The Garage and your resources?
Meet with Garage Staff or EIRs.
Weekly Office Hours with Garage Staff + EIRs:
Melissa Kaufman, Executive Director, Schedule via Calendly
Hayes Ferguson, Associate Director, Schedule via Calendly
Paul Burton, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Email
Tom Hayden, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Schedule via Calendly
Lilia Kogan, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Schedule via Calendly
Mike Saunders, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Schedule via Calendly
Chris Steiner, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Schedule via Calendly
Ready to make a serious commitment to building your idea?
Meet with a potential mentor.
Office Hours with Mentors:
Brad Falkof, Mentor, Email
Need advice on a specific topic?
Browse our Office Hours with visiting experts.
Product Marketing, October 9, 1-3 PM, Schedule via Calendly
IP Legal, October 10, 2-5 PM, Schedule via Calendly
Public Relations, Oct 15, 1-4 PM, Schedule via Calendly
Accounting, Oct 23, 1-4 PM, Schedule via Calendly
General Legal, Nov 7, 1-4 PM, Schedule via Calendly
Product Marketing, Nov 13, 1-3 PM, Schedule via Calendly