Campus partner TESTIMONIALS

“Opening a storefront at the IDEA Bank is something I have been working on for years now, but we simply haven’t had the capacity to operationalize it until now. We have so many talented and creative entrepreneurs that are seeking outlets to sell their unique products and the Student-Made partnership will allow us to provide that for them.”

“Student-Made is a safe space for starting a business with low risk but maximum support. We wanted to provide an e-commerce platform where all FSU student entrepreneurs could engage with customers. A place where students can gain real-world business experiences, either as a creator or student manager providing backend logistics support.”

"It's one thing to sit in a classroom and learn about business in theory. It's another thing to actually work things out. This program will give them the opportunity to develop original ideas and original products. I think developing those skills and learning to see yourself as somebody who can be entrepreneurial, somebody who can create opportunities – that's a life skill.”

“We believe that makers and creators are entrepreneurs. Student-Made provides a platform for people who might not have considered themselves entrepreneurs, turning their creations into a revenue-generating business. We envision Student Made becoming a well known, recognized organization throughout MSU, as well as across the Greater Lansing community.”

“I saw this as a lesson in entrepreneurship – to teach the students how to monetize their skillset. I figured there was probably something out there that could fill this gap and provide supplemental training and experience for the students to learn how to commercialize their works. Through some initial web searching, I found Student-Made.”

"The feedback has been incredible and everyone loves supporting students while also showcasing beautiful campus artwork in their offices or homes. On a broader scale, the Office of Alumni Affairs has promoted Student-Made on social media and via email, where a high level of interest was shown from alumni. Alumni love seeing and supporting art by Mountaineers through Student-Made!"

" The Student-Made platform filled a major gap in our programing and support services, especially for students who are makers and may not have identified as entrepreneurs previously. The Student-Made team has built a phenomenal product; it is turnkey and easy to use. It energized the campus community in a new and exciting way.”