Startup Standup – Hackathon meets Improv
Startup Standup is a one-of-a-kind event that blends the worlds of improvisation, storytelling, pitching, product development, and comedy to create a unique and engaging experience for participants. The event highlight is the participants' showcase, where the spirit of a hackathon meets the excitement of improv comedy. In this competition-like scenario, participating teams are given random innovation elements to create a realistic product in a fictional world and then pitch it in a fun and entertaining way.
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Where: 71 North Partnership Studio – NIU Founders Library (lower level)
Activities:
- Act like an entrepreneur. Exercises to help you think on your feet, boost your creativity, and enhance your communication skills by Paul Kassel, dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, NIU.
- The World of Steampunk & Counterfactuals. Learn how the fantasy world of steampunk illustrates the important concepts of counterfactuals, as well as how thinking of counterfactuals helps the design process. A presentation by Dr. Anna Klis, associate professor, Department of Economics, NIU.
- Uncover Your Product Story, by Dr. Lynn Herrmann, professor, Department of Public Health & Health Education, NIU, and Federico Bassetti, assistant director, Office of Innovation, NIU.
- Standup Cup With MC Russ Devereaux, Associate Director, NIU STEAM. Teams present their act to a panel of judges and the audience.
There is no cost, the event is free, food and snacks included.
Register for the event and invite a friend, it will be fun!
