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StartupTree

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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of StartupTree

Ease of use

4.5

Customer Service

4.9

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

NP

Niki P

Sr. Program ManagerEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The multi-functionality, (mostly) intuitive use, the EXCEPTIONAL technical support, and the ability to archive standard exports over many years.“

July 16, 2025

NP

Niki P

Sr. Program ManagerEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“It does not offer all of the tracking functionality that I'd like and some aspects are clunky to use (only in some cases).“

July 16, 2025

MG

Mary G

Communications DirectorHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“In addition to tailoring our community through customizations and features, what sets Startup Tree apart is the superior customer service and commitment.“

June 30, 2023

DS

Davide S

Program CoordinatorEducation Management, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“The different dashboard for groups are not as intuitive as I'd like“

May 16, 2024

NP

Niki P

Sr. Program ManagerEducation Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I have been really happy wtih the product overall (mostly because the support team, namely \[sensitive content hidden\], respond so quickly and efficiently).“

July 16, 2025

SJ

Steven J

AnimatorPaper & Forest Products, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“The directions for use provided to my by my college were less than helpful: I had to navigate my own way around the site, disregarding the links that my school provided, in order to reset my password. Once I managed to find the proper pages, though, the process was a breeze.“

November 10, 2021

LB

Lisa B

CEOFinancial Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“I recently started using Startup Tree and found it fairly easy to navigate.“

May 15, 2024

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LB

Lisa B.  
CEO  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "A Beginner's Viewpoint"

May 15, 2024

5.0

The tech support person was helpful in that she fixed my problem. It just took a few days which could have been stressful if I were up against a deadline, luckily I was not. Hopefully, Startup Tree learned something as well because they had never seen the error I was seeing before.

Pros

I recently started using Startup Tree and found it fairly easy to navigate. Some things were not intuitive, but I managed to find what I needed. When I encountered a problem, tech support was there to walk me through the situation.

Cons

It took several attempts and several days to fix the tech problem I encountered. For some reason, I could not access my account. I tried all the usual fixes like resetting my password, rebooting my computer, etc. During this time I was in contact with Startup Tree via email and they were troubleshooting on their end. They had to reset my password from their side.

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JB

James B.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We could not have done it without StartupTree"

November 2, 2021

5.0

I’ve tried close to a dozen other software platforms in the past, but StartupTree is the only one that actually meets our needs. We moved every part of our programming onto StartupTree and I could not recommend doing so enough. Alternative solutions only go so far and it really adds up when you need one for each section of your operations from marketing and promotions to a CRM to an events software. We would not have been able to grow nearly as fast without the power of StartupTree and the only regret I have would be not getting on sooner.

Pros

The best part is that I can pull everything my team needs for our newsletter each week, track granular user activity and event RSVPs, and collect application data all in one place. I’ve saved much time with reporting since StartupTree eliminates the need for data tracking to be manual. Having all our community activities centralized on one platform does wonder for both my team behind the scenes and for students to get the most out of our programming.

Cons

The product has changed a lot over the years, but it hasn't always been clear what changes are going to be made. Recently they've implemented a product newsletter that gives greater visibility into upgrades being made which helps a lot.

Reason for choosing StartupTree

Price and feature set

Review Source

CR

Christiana R.  
Program Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent Customer Service Support"

September 8, 2023

4.0

Great! We use it for matching mentors, student founders and gigs within the platform.

Pros

The ability to create community with founders, students, mentors and staff.

Cons

Wish it was more user friendly for chat features as we use the system to help facilitate connectedness with founders and mentors

Reason for choosing StartupTree

n/a

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JH

Jack H.  
Software Engineer  
Government Relations  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "StartupTree Review"

May 2, 2024

5.0

Pros

Staff was very friendly and communicative in ensuring my account was setup properly and I was registered for my event.

Cons

Some more clarity in understanding that you need to be logged in to register for certain events would be helpful.

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DG

Deven G.  
CFO  
Sports  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "StartupTree is a must-have for all startups and small businesses."

January 14, 2022

5.0

Using StartupTree really helped me and my team stay engaged with the startup community at our school which allowed us to grow through membership, funding, and mentorship.

Pros

This software was a great tool that allowed us to host our entire startup in one place. Using StartupTree allowed us to keep our information up to date and relevant to the startup community in order to secure funding, find competitions and events, post hiring applications, grow our network, and find mentors.

Cons

I felt that the website could be a little more streamlined. There's some empty space that could be utilized (some information is shortened (Internships is shortened to "Intern..." on my screen). Also the 'Events' calendar seems to be somewhat empty as there were more events going on (that I found through StartupTree) that weren't on the calendar or were on the calendar but I didn't know about them until a few days before.

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CO

Carlos O.  
Executive Director  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Startup Tree Review Nonprofit Utilization and Entrepreneurship programs"

December 14, 2022

5.0

NO problems.

Pros

The most important features of the platform would be the pages, mentors, competitions, and applications. We use these every day in some form or fashion and are directly related to the growth of our center.

Cons

The backend has a learning curve and is difficult to manage sometimes although after walking through it with your expert team it was better understood.

Reason for choosing StartupTree

I did not look at another software solution because Startuptree staff at the beginning were helpful, considerate, and supportive of what we were trying to achieve as a new entrepreneurship center.

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JO

James O.  
Director/Program Manager  
Events Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "FIU - Startup Tree Review "

June 30, 2023

5.0

Startup Tree has helped me to manage our Blackstone LaunchPad platform at FIU.

Pros

The platform is easy to use and very user friendly.

Cons

I have no problem with Startup Tree, great service.

Reason for choosing StartupTree

Value of services.

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SP

Steffany P.  
Associate Director Full-Time MBA Programs & Startup Lab  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent Customer Service"

December 7, 2021

5.0

Thank you to \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] from the Startup Tree support team-- he has been super responsive, always helpful and always reliable in terms of solving any queries I (program management) or the students might have! He is a huge help in terms of keeping our program dates on track!

Pros

The ease of onboarding students onto the platform and the ease in which they can create their teams is great!

Cons

A direct option to upload video content to the platform (startup pitches) would be helpful instead of having to use an external platform like Youtube or Vimeo and link share would be nice.

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BT

Beatina T.  
Sr Program Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Helpful cross campus tool for startup ecosystems"

July 1, 2023

5.0

Pros

Startup Tree is intuitive for students and provides an inexpensive and impactful platform for the university ecosystem to grow and thrive. Students can remain engaged as they become alumni, and community members can engage as well.

Cons

I always look forward to the Startup Tree upgrades. They've been shipping new product features left and right, and they are always happy to discuss customization. We wanted more control over our mentor systems and they were able to provide it.

Reason for choosing StartupTree

Startup Wind and Trusted Peer were more complicated and more expensive. Notion would have been way more work on our end building the platform backend ourselves.

Review Source

JZ

Joshua Z.  
Venture Coach  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "The Perfect Platform!"

August 15, 2021

5.0

Overall our team has had an amazing experience with StartupTree. We have transitioned most of what we do to be managed or partly managed/set-up through the platform and it has made our work much better and efficient. The customer service is excellent and the platform continues to evolve and be updated which is great. Overall, I would highly recommend this platform to any Entrepreneurship centre looking to expand and organize their offerings into a single place.

Pros

The ability to be able to have students view my calendar, directly book a meeting with me and communicate with me all through the platform is such a great feature. Also really like how easy it is to navigate through and use the platform.

Cons

There isn't anything I don't like about the platform... there are however things I think that could be added such as more features and integration to other software (such as MailChimp etc...) that would be beneficial.

Review Source

Response from StartupTree

November 19, 2021

We have good news! StartupTree now integrates with Mailchimp. Thanks for the invaluable feedback, Joshua. Our team will continue to look for ways to save you time!

NH

Nina H.  
Director  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "StartupTree at The University of Texas at Austin"

November 22, 2021

4.0

Beyond the software, what we appreciate the most is the responsiveness and collaborative nature of the StartupTree team. The team usually responses within 24 hours, are very proactive about getting user feedback, and are open to new ideas and recommendations.

Pros

Our team appreciates that most of our core functions as an entrepreneurship center can happen through StartupTree (events, applications, mentor matching, etc.).

Cons

The product is still relatively young, so there are still bugs to be squashed.

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KM

Kimberly M.  
Associate VP for Research  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Win-win-win: enhanced student experience, valuable data and responsive customer service"

November 15, 2021

5.0

Pros

The StartupTree platform enhances our student experience in many ways, including making visible events and offerings across the country they can participate in. We are excited about using StartupTree to create and track data on participants in our entrepreneurship-related activities. The data that this platform collects will help us develop responsive new programs for our students and create engaging reports for stakeholders, legislators, and potential donors.

Cons

Because StartupTree has broad functionality and can be somewhat tailored, it is a complex platform to get up and running. But the customer service has been outstanding. Our rep has walked us through the whole process and has answered every question, no matter how basic.

Review Source

ED

Ethan D.  
CEO  
Biotechnology  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great platform for recruitment and community building"

June 9, 2023

5.0

So far, it's been a great tool and customer service has been outstanding. We're using it primarly as a tool for recruitment.

Pros

Venture and gig creation tools were easy to use once we were on the right platform. Customer service was excellent though and get us through this within 24 hours.

Cons

There was initial confusion as to how to get on the right platform.

Review Source

VM

Valamere M.  
PhD candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great Customer Service - Quick & Professional!"

February 10, 2022

4.0

Pros

The platform is easy to use with a simple interface that makes navigating a breeze. It not overcomplicated and is accessible for any user. What I appreciate the most about StartupTree is that when I experienced an issue logging into the platform, I received a quick response from the Support Team. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] was especially knowledgeable and able to swiftly recognize the problem and troubleshoot. By doing so, this saved time so that I can maximize my experience on the StartupTree.

Cons

What's not to like? Honestly, I did not find any dissatisfaction with the software.

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NP

Niki P.  
Sr. Program Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "StartupTree Listens!"

July 16, 2025

4.0

I have been really happy wtih the product overall (mostly because the support team, namely \[sensitive content hidden\], respond so quickly and efficiently).

Pros

The multi-functionality, (mostly) intuitive use, the EXCEPTIONAL technical support, and the ability to archive standard exports over many years.

Cons

It can have glitches and bugs that make it challenging to use at times. It does not offer all of the tracking functionality that I'd like and some aspects are clunky to use (only in some cases).

Review Source

LF

Lawrence F.  
Director, Experiential Learning  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Lehman College x Startup Tree"

August 5, 2024

4.0

Sound and professional. The team, especially Pam, was always available.

Pros

It was everything an aspiring entrepreneur needed in one ecosystem.

Cons

It really needs a mobile app. Mobile-friendly doesn't quit work.

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MG

Margie G.  
ORED Project Coordinator  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Keeping Entrepreneurship Organized "

June 4, 2024

5.0

Pros

Startup Tree has enabled us to keep our entrepreneurship components all in one platform. We can post competitions, events, conferences, and mentorships all in one place while getting all the needed metrics. It has saved me much time keeping all this in one place.

Cons

The only con I have for Startup Tree is for metric questions you have to manually upload each question each time for any event/competition you choose to have. Wish you could save all your metric questions and have them uploaded ready to go instead of manually inputting each question each time you have an event.

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JB

Jennie B.  
Program Coordinator  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "An Easeful Process"

April 25, 2024

5.0

Our Startup Rep has been great to work with - very helpful and communicative.

Pros

It's very clear on how to set up and use. Both students and judges have commented about how easy the process is to use and score.

Cons

It was a bit of a learning curve but because of how detailed and user friendly it is, that was not really a problem.

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DS

Davide S.  
Program Coordinator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Ease to use and intuitive platform"

May 16, 2024

4.0

Pros

The administrator panel meets perfectly our needs

Cons

The different dashboard for groups are not as intuitive as I'd like

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Julie S.  
Program Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "StartupTree for Entrepreneurship Programss"

June 8, 2023

4.0

Pros

This is a startup company that has grown quickly over the past years. However, they have managed their growth well and are adding features and responding to customer needs in a responsive and efficient way. The functionality is good and they have helpful programming to engage users and administrators.

Cons

Their analytics could be better but I know they are working on this.

Review Source

CF

Cameron F.  
Director, UCF Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A good platform that's getting better"

August 13, 2021

4.0

The platform has been improving steadily and I'm optimistic that this will continue. Their leadership and technical staff are talented and responsive which makes me very optimistic about the future of Startuptree.

Pros

We have had great experiences with the coach scheduling, events, and competition functions in Startuptree. Having the competition module connected to other functions is especially useful for getting eyes on a center's offerings and "gamifying" engagement throughout the year. We are looking forward to utilizing other functions such as jobs, applications, projects, etc. in the future.

Cons

The communication features such as messaging, coach goal setting, notes from coaching meetings, etc. are not well integrated with other functions and require considerable navigation effort to access. User interfaces have been significantly improved, but there is still room for improvement to make navigation better for users and admins.

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SWY

Sang Won Y.  
Software Engineer/PM  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Highly recommended platform for entrepreneurs of all industry "

January 14, 2022

4.0

Pros

Having the ability to quickly search university related entrepreneurship events and competitions. Being able to form and find network with peers and alumnus.

Cons

It was a bit hard to navigate and find where everything is. The onboarding process might require a bit of learning curve

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DM

Debra M.  
Assistant Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Platform fits all of our needs!"

November 16, 2021

5.0

I use Startup Tree to manage our summer internship program. It has been such a time saver and now pretty much runs itself. I did have some updates the first couple of years but Startup Tree got them made immediately!

Pros

Startup Tree is very easy to use and I have found the team to be so quick to respond to tweaks I request.

Cons

Eventually I'd like the system to tell me when interns have made commitments with companies but that requires more thinking and planning on my end before I can send to Startup Tree for implementation.

Reason for choosing StartupTree

I had been managing our summer internship program "by hand" for close to 25 years. It was extremely time consuming as it was only a small percentage of my job description. By using Startup Tree it practically runs itself and I have plenty of time to tackle other projects!

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Managing director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Top notch"

November 1, 2021

5.0

Support and customization options are wonderful. Just a good product

Pros

Great performance. Great product. Great team. Great support.

Cons

None. This is a good product. There are small Things but not impacting performance

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BM

Brittany M.  
Senior Program Manager  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ASU's use of StartupTree for Venture Development "

August 17, 2021

5.0

Pros

The customer service is by far the best I've experienced with any platform, especially since we started using StartupTree with a program that exceeded any other program they'd worked with in the past. Their staff was willing to create more robust functionality to meet the needs of our program and always responsible when we had an urgent issue.

Cons

N/A- they have been very helpful in creating new funcitonalities for our specific program use-case. We have over 700 ventures in our program and 40+ venture mentors that use this platform.

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