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Local startup offers new storage options

The Michigan Daily October, 2014 One of Ann Arbor’s fledgling startups is looking to vault its competition by creating an easier, more social way of storing students’ valuables. Its motto: “Your closet away from home.” Read More

U-M Launches New Accelerator Open to All Michigan Startups

xconomy August, 2014 The University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and College of Engineering have teamed up to launch the Desai Family Accelerator, which will help support early-stage ventures with mentorship and financial resources. Read More

The 5 Books Every Entrepreneur Should Toss in Their Beach Bag

Entrepreneur June, 2014 Entrepreneurs work hard all year long to ensure their businesses become successful and stay successful, but everyone needs a break to relax and reflect. If you start feeling guilty about heading to the beach this summer don’t. Here is a list of...

Apple Car Is Sign Of Mapping Push By Tech Companies

Forbes February, 2015 Apple's reported interest in making cars is a sign of the times says an entrepreneurial expert, who sees it as part of a push bytech companies into mapping — which is essential for autonomous vehicles. Read More

Fifth Third helps launch WSU student-managed fund

Crain’s Detroit Business November, 2014 Fifth Third Bank on Wednesday will donate $100,000 to the Wayne State University School of Business to fund creation of a student-managed investment fund. Read More

Three Michigan Venture Funds Call for Submissions

Michipreneur October, 2014 The University of Michigan is at it again, supporting local startups and innovation in the state. The university announced today three student-led venture funds: the Social Venture Fund, the Zell Commercialization Fund, and the Wolverine...

Apple car: What are the roadblocks?

Fox News February, 2015 Apple’s car project is reportedly called Titan. That’s apt because it will require a colossal effort to break into the auto industry. Read More

Is an Apple car speeding into view?

Fox News February, 2015 The mere prospect of a car from Apple is sending shockwaves across the tech world. So, what could Apple be planning exactly? Read More

THE podcast: Stewart Thornhill interview

Times Higher Ed November, 2014 Stewart Thornhill is executive director of the Samuel Zell and Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Read More