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    University of Michigan students discover entrepreneurship isn't simply a business model – it's a mindset.  

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Students equipped with an entrepreneurial mindset learn to react and adapt quickly to an ever-changing business world. The Zell Lurie Institute immerses University of Michigan students in entrepreneurial environments where they create, lead, and shape innovative ventures.

 

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Mar30

What's Next - How to use Trend Forecasting to Spot your Next Business Opportunity

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From Pickaball to Menopause, there are a number of new trends that  can provide ripe business opportunities. In today's rapidly changing business landscape, it's essential for leaders to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the next big trends in their industry.

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Apr3

Zell Lurie Institute Launch & Learn: Setting Up Your B2B Sales Strategy

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B2B sales takes, patience, process and persistence. This Launch & Learn will cover the steps to set up your sales process and how to continually measure, learn and optimize. Facilitated by ZLI Go-To-Market Mentor Joshua Sukenic. Please RSVP: innovationseries@umich.edu.

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