Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

Welcome to the SCE Founders Hub

Your playground for Startup Success

Get custom-tailored guidance and swarm-powered insights that accelerate your journey. Our specially trained AI coaches help you spot what matters and build a bulletproof value proposition.

SCE AI Companion

Your 24/7 Startup Advisor

"Guide me through creating my startup profile and defining our core values."

I am your general startup coach – ready to provide advice regarding your most pressing issues and ideas. Think of me like a digital clone of your SCE startup coach. If you have domain-specific questions, you can also talk to our other specialized advisors.

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AI-Powered Guidance

Your Personal SCE AI Coaches

Six specialized AI agents to guide you through every dimension of building your startup. Each coach provides tailored advice and tools for their area of expertise.

Product Coach
Product Coach

Truly, the best solution

I help early-stage startups validate ideas, run experiments, and prepare for funding. I work best if you upload context like your pitch deck, traction, or current challenges.
Pitch DeckProduct StrategyValue Proposition
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Founder Coach
Founder Coach

The Entrepreneur

I know what it feels like to be a founder. I challenge assumptions, support tough decisions, and share battle-tested perspectives. I do my best work when provided with honest context about goals, doubts, and trade-offs.
Vision & StrategyBusiness ModelMarket Analysis
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Team Architect
Team Architect

Team & Collaboration

I challenge your team setup, roles, incentives, equity, and collaboration. Upload org charts, role ideas, or team concerns for concrete, actionable advice.
Team ValuesTeam ContractTeam Assessment
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Stakeholder Coach
Stakeholder Coach

Customers, Stakeholders & Ecosystem

I represent your customers, investors, and ecosystem partners. Provide me with customer insights, investor questions, or partner scenarios to stress-test your thinking.
Stakeholder MapInterviewsPersona
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Impact Advisor
Impact Advisor

Sustainability & Responsibility

I evaluate social, sustainability, and ESG impact of your startup. Upload your business model or value proposition to identify real, credible impact levers.
Financial PlanImpact MetricsESG Strategy
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Focus & Flow Coach
Focus & Flow Coach

Time & Space

I can help you as a founder to prioritize, reduce overload, and work sustainably. I do my best work when you share your current workload, goals, and energy constraints.
Roadmap PlanningMilestone TrackingResource Allocation
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All agents powered by the SCE AI Companion

Dynamic Innovation Framework

Six interconnected perspectives to guide your startup journey

Dynamic Innovation Pattern Cards
Dynamic Innovation Framework - Six interconnected perspectives

Free Resources & Downloads

Everything you need to accelerate your startup journey, completely free.

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AI Prompt Library
50+ proven prompts for every stage of your startup journey
PDF
Pitch Deck Guide
10 essential slides for your investor presentation
XLSX
Financial Model
Customizable Excel template for 3-year projections