The Garage SF Community Survey '23

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Hey Garage SF Community,

We thank you for taking the time to share your valuable insights with us. At The Garage SF, we are committed to fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial community, and your feedback is essential in helping us achieve this goal.🚀

This survey, taking ~ 5-10 minutes, aims to understand your interests, preferences, and expectations as a member of The Garage SF community. Your responses will help us tailor our programs and events to better serve you and enhance your experience. 🗣️

Your input is important to us, and rest assured that your responses will be kept confidential. Let's work together to make The Garage SF an even more dynamic and supportive entrepreneurial hub! ✨

Full Name *

Email *

LinkedIn Profile

Are you a Northwestern Student or Alum? *

Yes

Which of the following best describes your current role or affiliation?
*

Founder/Entrepreneur

Investor/Venture Capitalist

Tech Professional

Entrepreneurship-Focused Faculty/Staff

Student

Other:

If you are a Founder/Entrepreneur, what stage is your company?

Pre-Startup (e.g., Pre-Seed): Idea stage, not yet launched.

Early Stage (e.g., Seed): Recently launched, working on product development.

Growth Stage (e.g., Series A): Scaling the business, expanding operations, and gaining market share.

Established: Stable operations, generating consistent revenue.

Mature or Exit (e.g., Series C and beyond): Long-standing, well-established (e.g., preparing for acquisition/IPO).

Sunsetting: Preparing to wind down operations or close the company.

Other:

Clear selection

How did you first hear about The Garage SF?
*

Through a newsletter

Social media

Through Northwestern University channels

Word of mouth

Other:

When did you join The Garage SF (either formally or via the newsletter)? *

Less than 6 months ago

1 to 2 years ago

3 years or more

What aspects of The Garage SF's community are you most interested in participating in? (Select all that apply) *

Networking/Personal connection opportunities

Entrepreneurial support and mentorship

Access to innovative events and programs

Collaboration with alumni founders

Engagement with the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Bay

Other:

Required

What kind of events or programs would you like to see from The Garage SF in the coming year? (Select all that apply)

Workshops/seminars

Networking mixers/opportunities

Pitch competitions

Panel discussions

Hackathons or innovation challenges

Fun community-building activities

Social impact opportunities

Other:

Required

Are there any specific topics, industries, or areas of entrepreneurship that you'd like to see covered in our programs, events, or initiatives?

Do you want to be featured as an alumni spotlight in our Garage SF Newsletter?
*

Yes, I want to be featured

No, I do not want to be featured

I may want to be featured sometime in the future

Do you (or someone you know) have a product, event space, or service that The Garage SF can potentially leverage? If yes, please share more information below. (Our goal is to celebrate and amplify our community and are willing to spotlight/patron your offering if synergies align.)

Considering The Garage SF's brand, what would you like The Garage SF to be most known for? Please rank the following options in order of importance (1 being the most important and 7 being the least important). *

Building connections with alumni founders

Fostering a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem

Providing mentorship, advisory, or coaching

Leading/participating in innovative initiatives

Enhancing Northwestern's entrepreneurial visibility/impact

Providing access to valuable resources (funding, co-working spaces, partnerships).

Learning and skill-building

Would you like to be more involved with The Garage SF in some way? If so, select all that apply.

Startup Advisor: Providing guidance, mentorship, and feedback to early-stage startups.

Panelist: Sharing experiences, insights, and engaging in discussions at entrepreneurship-related panels.

Workshop Facilitator: Leading practical workshops, teaching skills, and fostering actionable takeaways.

Investor: Actively seeking investment opportunities in startups, participating in pitch sessions, and offering financial support and guidance to founders.

Community Builder: Organizing networking events and meetups, connecting professionals, and fostering a sense of community within The Garage SF.

Strategic Partner: Collaborating on strategic initiatives, providing resources, and co-developing projects or events.

Event Support Volunteer: Assisting in organizing and executing events, handling logistics, and contributing to the success of community gatherings.

Advisory Board Member: Offering strategic advice, participating in decision-making, and contributing to the long-term vision of The Garage SF.

If you attended the Food, Fellowship, & Forward Thinking Dinner on Nov 15, 2023, please share your feedback to help shape future events.

Any additional comments, suggestions, or feedback you'd like to share?

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