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TAMUGC Pro-Bono Consulting is a unique opportunity for graduate students to step into the shoes of management consultants in a real, high-stakes project. You will work in a team advising a real organization (e.g., tech startup, small business, city government) on issues that are important to this organization. This experience will likely make you a more competitive candidate when applying to paid, full-time opportunities in the future.
CURRENT LIST OF 'PRO-BONO'
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING PROJECTS
CAYA habitats
A minimalistic luxury cabin development company focused on eco-conscious hospitality. This project helped refine customer segmentation, guest journey strategy, membership model opportunities, and brand positioning to support stronger market growth.
PROJECT
MARKET RESEARCH, STRATEGY & BRAND POSITIONING (Phase II)
Team Size: 5
Project Duration: ~13 weeks
Start Date: September 2025
Status: Delivered
Company: Cäya Habitats
Lechuga
An automated food service system with a kiosk interface designed for quick-service restaurants. This project evaluated commercialization options, market opportunities, competitors, and financial strategy to strengthen investor readiness.
PROJECT
MARKET ANALYSIS, BUSINESS MODEL & INVESTOR READINESS
Team Size: 4
Project Duration: ~6 weeks
Start Date: September 2025
Status: Active
Company: Lechuga
Picky
An early-stage group decision platform designed to help friends, students, households, and small teams coordinate plans more effectively. This project supported customer validation, competitor analysis, MVP prioritization, and a university-focused go-to-market strategy.
PROJECT
CUSTOMER VALIDATION, PRODUCT STRATEGY & GTM FOUNDATIONS
Team Size: 3
Project Duration: ~8 weeks
Start Date: February 2026
Status: Delivered
Company: Picky
Kokki
An AI-enabled B2B manufacturing platform that streamlines production planning, execution, and monitoring across manufacturer networks. This project supported fundraising strategy, investor positioning, and customer acquisition planning for Tier-1 suppliers and OEMs.
PROJECT
FUNDRAISING STRATEGY & CUSTOMER ACQUISITION PLANNING
Team Size: 5
Project Duration: ~10 weeks
Start Date: February 2026
Status: Delivered
Company: Kokki
Project Details
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Four different projects with local tech startups
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Each team will be composed of 4-6 pro-bono consultants
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Consultants will, at most, be staffed in one project
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Consultants should expect to devote 5-10 hours a week to their project
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Consultants will have direct face time with startup executive team and industry mentors
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Consulting work will involve growth strategy, pricing strategy, and market research
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Tentative start date: late September
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Tentative conclusion date: mid-December