Who are you?

Hello!

I’m Saul — I created (or adapted) most of the content in this masterdoc. I help run OPTIC, which builds infrastructure for university-level forecasting. I thought it’d be great to have a packet of materials and guides for students interested in starting and growing robust forecasting clubs, so I built one.

I’m really, really excited that you’re thinking about forecasting clubs, and I’d love to hear more about your thoughts. You should strongly consider saying hi with a quick chat, even if you don’t have anything in particular to talk about!

Cool, but why should I reach out?

• To say hi (seriously, this is a totally sufficient reason!)
• To let me know that you’ll be running a club:
  • so that I can pass on opportunities to you
  • so that I can connect you with other students & professors I (might) know at your university
  • so that I can connect you with sponsors, speakers, and more
• A lot of problems you run into are likely ones that other forecasting club presidents have run into & chatted with me about
• Loads more reasons — in fact, let’s chat about them!

Some questions I’ll likely ask:

• What are your current thoughts around…
  • your club?
  • forecasting more generally?
• What problems are you facing?
  • What are some of the biggest problems you’re facing?
  • Is there anything in particular that you think I — or OPTIC — could help with?

How do I reach out?

If you need help with anything, you can always book a meeting with me or email [email protected]. Additionally, you can join the OPTIC Slack — this is where everything that students are involved in will happen. We’re always happy to help out, whether you have some particular, specific question, or you’d just like to chat!

You can also always find our contact at opticforecasting.com/contact — feel free to direct others there!