Introduction
Welcome to the Product@TAMU Ideathon 2025! This section provides useful resources to help you navigate the competition. Below, you’ll find tools, technologies, and inspiration to guide you through the ideation, prototyping, and pitching phases. Whether you’re new to innovation challenges or a seasoned participant, these resources will help you build a strong product and pitch!
Tools and Technologies
Here are some tools to assist you in developing your prototype, business model, and presentation:
Prototyping & Design- Figma – https://www.figma.com/ (UI/UX wireframing & prototyping)
- Canva – https://www.canva.com/ (Presentation & design tools)
- Miro – https://miro.com/ (Brainstorming & ideation)
- Lean Canvas Generator – https://leanstack.com/lean-canvas (Business modeling framework)
- Google Sheets & Docs – https://docs.google.com/ (Collaboration & planning)
- Pitch.com – https://pitch.com/ (Startup pitch decks made easy)
- Google Slides – https://docs.google.com/presentation (Create and collaborate on presentations)
- Loom – https://www.loom.com/ (Record and share video pitches easily)
Inspiration
Need ideas or motivation? Here are some resources to spark your creativity:
Problem-Solving Frameworks- Design Thinking Guide – https://www.ideou.com/pages/design-thinking
- Harvard Business Review – How to Build an MVP – https://hbr.org/
- Y Combinator Startup Library – https://www.ycombinator.com/library
- First Round Review (Product Management Insights) – https://review.firstround.com/
- Guy Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 Rule for Pitch Decks – https://guykawasaki.com/the-102030-rule/
- Sequoia Capital’s Pitch Deck Guide – https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/writing-a-business-plan/
Contact Us & Support Channels
Need help? Reach out to the Product@TAMU Ideathon team through the following channels:
Email: product.tamu@gmail.com
Discord Community: (Link will be provided after registration)