‹ Class business Northern ’01 · A new initiative for every classmate

BusinessLaunchpad.

A new chapter. Built by you.

Your idea. Your business. Your next step. Rising costs and changing jobs can make a new start feel out of reach. We believe every classmate deserves a fair chance to build something of their own, whatever their starting point.

Explore the Opportunity Market Make your plan
10Starting ideas
7Broader directions
1Plan, built by you
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Front and center Missed-call recovery for home-service businesses $200–$500 setup, then $100–$300/month
The approach

Start with a real problem.

Classmates deserve opportunities that build on the skills and relationships they already have. A promising approach is to start with a specific problem, find someone willing to pay for a solution, and use AI or simple software to deliver that solution efficiently.

Step 01

Pick a specific problem

Narrow is good. “Plumbers miss calls while they’re on a job” beats “help small businesses.”

Step 02

Find someone willing to pay

A real customer who says yes to a price tells you more than any amount of planning.

Step 03

Deliver it efficiently

Use AI or simple software to do the work well, so one person can serve more customers.

Why small businesses

Interested in AI.
Facing real hurdles.

There is a reason to explore services for small businesses: Federal Reserve research found businesses are interested in AI but face practical adoption challenges.

That does not mean every business wants AI. It means there may be opportunities to solve a particular problem for the right customer.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco ↗AI adoption among small businesses
01 · Choose an idea

The Opportunity Market.

Ten starting concepts for classmates. Several could begin as a one-person service and become more scalable if customers respond.

No idea can guarantee overnight wealth. The ideas below are starting concepts, not proven profitable businesses. The prices are suggested tests, not market quotes or income predictions.

More directions

Seven paths to explore.

Each is a starting point to investigate, not a recommendation or a promise of success.

    02 · Make a plan

    Let’s make it yours.

    Tell us a little about your idea. Your one-page starting plan updates as you type.

    Example filled in
    Your information stays on this page while it is open. It is not saved or sent.
    Your business plan

    Your plan starts here.

    Choose an opportunity and add a few details.

    What you’ll offer
    Problem to explore
    First price to test
    Starting budget
    Before spending money
    Room to grow
    Open my getting-started checklist

    This does not register a company or create a website.

    03 · Take action

    Your getting-started checklist.

    0 of 8 steps done. Your progress is saved on this device.

      04 · Open for business

      Your website, built for you.

      Tell us about your business and a free, open-source AI writes and designs a complete website in a minute or two, right on your device. Publish it on the class platform with one tap, or download it to put on your own domain.

      Free open-source AI, no cost
      1The basics
      2How customers reach you
      3The look
      Main photo

      Your copy is written by a free, open-source AI. Every word is yours to edit.

      Example preview from your plan
      northern01 / biz

      This preview fills in from your plan. Press Build my website to have it written for your business.

      Your live site link works for everyone this class site is shared with. To reach the public on your own domain, download the HTML and upload it to any web host. Check local licensing, tax, and insurance rules before taking paid work.

      Edit the words

      Make it sound like you.

      Changes show in the preview as you type.
      05 · Learn and grow

      Grow with your class.

      The people who knew you at seventeen can be your first customers, partners, and referrals.

      List your business

      Once you’re ready, add yourself to the class directory. Listings are free.

      Open the directory

      Get a little design help

      See the proposed class-powered studio pilots for flyers, social kits, and spotlights.

      See studio ideas

      Future AI support

      An opportunity scout is planned to connect classmate talent with leads. It is not connected yet.

      Meet the future AI team

      This interactive preview is a planning tool. The marketplace examples are illustrative, not live research or validated business opportunities. AI company creation, agents, payments, funding and business accounts are not yet connected. No earnings are guaranteed. Before investing, validate demand, competitors, pricing, startup and operating costs, customer acquisition, and profitability with current evidence.