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Target Audience Profiling and Marketing Strategy Development

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Project Synopsis

Upstate is a software startup that builds tools to help the public, nonprofits and lobbyists track state legislation in the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA). The NCGA is only in session from January 30th to July 7th (ish) this year. They will be rolling out our new tracker in March and they are looking for helping in driving sales through a lean marketing strategy. They plan to release new features in March, which will further enhance their value proposition and hopefully convert interested parties into customers. They need help further segmenting and targeting the different audiences they serve. They also need help better understanding how to connect with their customers and covert interested parties into paid users. Students who enroll in this course will:
  • Understand the importance of state government and its impact on individuals and local businesses 
  • Get a feel for the workflow of lean, agile software product development 
  • Gain a greater understanding of state legislatures and the industries that surround them
  • Gain a greater perspective on the legislative process
  • Utilize design thinking to arrive at resolutions
  • Gain insight into strategic decision making for companies serving a civic purpose 
Prerequisites: This opportunity is open to everyone, but it would be particularly valuable for students that are interested in public policy and state government. It would also be particularly helpful if you’re generally aware of how state political systems typically operate and the process they use to pass legislation. PLEASE NOTE: Participants will be required to sign a non-disclosure project agreement regarding the handling of confidential information and intellectual property. Logistics: This “Interterm” Immersion will be based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Students will need to secure transportation and lodging on their own. Additional details on travel can be found under “Travel Reimbursement Details” at the front of this document.

Project Topics

Customer Service

Growth Strategy

Marketing

Operations

Org Culture, D&I

Research & Development

Software Design & Development

Company Information

CompanyUpstate
HQNorth Carolina
RevenueUnlisted
EmployeesUnlisted
StagePre-Revenue Startup
Hiring PotentialFollow-on Projects, Formal Internship, Entry Level Full-Time, Upper Level Full-Time
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Company Overview

Upstate is a lightning fast and super simple tracker for tracking state policy in the North Carolina General Assembly. They are focused on revolutionizing the way state legislation is tracked by constituents. Version 1 of their software allows individuals and businesses within the state of North Carolina to receive instant notifications when bills are updated. It provides users with the ability to set up custom alerts based on specific words and phrases in order to help ensure users have timely access to the right information.

Experiential Learning Program Details

SchoolUniversity of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
Engagement FormatCapstone - Small Team Consulting Project - Students work in small groups of 2-6 directly with faculty and host company project champions on developing real solutions to real-world challenges.
Course
LevelGraduate
Students Enrolled120 Enrolled, 4-5 per group per project
Meeting Day & Time3/2 - 3/5/2019 on-site at host company
Student Time Commitment1-3 Hours Per Week
Company Time Commitment3-5 Hours
Duration0.43 Weeks

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Instructor

Alice Obermiller

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