Business, Legal & Technical Consultation

Business Consultation Hours 

We offer open consultation hours for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and the general community. If you have question, want to bounce ideas off someone, or just want to meet some like-minded innovators and entrepreneurs, we welcome you to drop by for open hours. Specific consultation subjects can cover:

  • Basic ideation and concept vetting
  • Market and customer research planning
  • Prototype planning
  • Financial and revenue modeling

Use the hours to get some work done, or to consult with an expert. Either way, no reservations are necessary, and there is always coffee and some of the best views of the campus.

  • Fall 2023 Schedule:

    • Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in HUM125a
    • Closed: November 22 - Fall Break

Legal Consultation Hours

We offer open legal consultation hours on business and business formation topics for students, staff, and faculty. If you have questions related to a start-up, small business, intellectual property, etc. we can help you to understand the options and legal frameworks that are involved. Consultation is first come first served, but reserving an appointment is highly recommended. All appointments are held in HUM125a. Email ie [@] sfsu.edu for reservation requests.

  • Fall 2023 Schedule:

    • Tuesday, September 26 at 4:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday, November 7 at 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • Wednesday, December 6 at 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Technical Consultation Hours

We offer open, in-person technical consultation for startups. If you have an idea for a web or mobile application, but don't know where to start, our technical consultants can point you in the right direction. Maybe your concept is a physical product or good, and you want help setting up your website and online store presence - we can help with that too. Come chat with one of our technical geniuses to have your technical questions answered. Topics can include:

  • Mobile application development
  • Full stack web development
  • Cloud-based computing
  • Online game development
  • Technical design documentation
  • Building a website and webstore

Consultation is first come first served, but reserving an appointment is highly recommended. All appointments are held in HUM125a. Email ie [@] sfsu.edu for reservation requests.

  • Fall 2023 Schedule:

    • Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
    • Closed: November 22 - Fall Break