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At Startup Consulting at Cornell (SCC), we believe innovation thrives on diverse perspectives. That’s why we welcome students from all majors and backgrounds — whether you study business, engineering, the sciences, or the arts.
No consulting experience? No problem. What matters most is your curiosity, creativity, and interest in startups. Through our training workshops, mentorship, and hands-on projects with real founders, you’ll gain valuable skills in problem solving, research, and strategy.
If you want to see how your ideas can shape the future of a growing company, SCC is the perfect place to start. 🚀
All Majors,
All Backgrounds.
Why You Should Do Consulting for Startup?
Direct Impact & Ownership
Startup consulting lets you tackle end-to-end problem, where your ideas directly shape a founder's strategy.
Fast-Paced
Problem Solving
Early Ecosystem Exposure
Startups demand creative, adaptable solutions for ambiguous challenges - limited date, resource constraints, and constant pivots.
You'll work directly with founders and entrepreneurs, gaining first hand insights into what it takes to launch and grow a venture.
Who are We looking for?
Startup
Passion for Startup
Our members are creative problem-solvers who approach challenges as if they were building their own startups.
We value an entrepreneurial mindset—designing innovative solutions that not only help clients but also foster personal and organizational growth.
Skills
Value-Added Skills
Beyond strong research abilities, we appreciate diverse technical and creative skills.
Whether it’s designing, modeling, analyzing data, or even building hardware prototypes, every skill contributes to solving the complex, multi-dimensional challenges startups face.
Community
Community Fit
We seek members who will thrive in and contribute to our collaborative environment.
You are eager to engage with peers, learn from experienced members and alumni, and actively represent SCC within and beyond campus.
Our Fall 2025 Recruitment ends in...
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What Our Members said...
Henry Tan
President 2025
SCC has been a cornerstone of my growth, helping me develop both technical and soft skills. From managing projects to now leading the club, I’ve applied the problem-solving skills gained from client work to challenges within SCC itself. What motivates me most is seeing ideas turn into real impact—whether at the project or club level—which has pushed me to be more proactive and courageous. SCC provides a supportive space to experiment, learn from trial and error, and ultimately grow into a better problem-solver, leader, and community member.
Christine Tao
Project Manager 2025
SCC has been instrumental in shaping both my technical and soft skills. From managing projects to now leading the entire club, I’ve applied the problem-solving skills I gained through client work to overcoming challenges within SCC itself. What excites me most is seeing my initiatives turn into real impact—whether at the project level or across the club. This experience has encouraged me to be more proactive, creative, and courageous in implementing new ideas. SCC truly provides a supportive space for trial and error, growth, and transformation, and it has played a big role in shaping who I am today.