Schedule an Appointment

University of Michigan students and alumni can schedule appointments directly with staff members using this tool. For answers to common questions, enroll in ZLI Canvas to review our short video series. All entrepreneurs external to the University of Michigan, please consider our events and annual symposium.

Students new to the Zell Lurie Institute are encouraged to register for ZLI Programs & Resources for Students. If you are an entrepreneur in need of specific expertise, please review the bios of our entrepreneurs-in-residence and mentors-in-motion below.

Advising Entrepreneurs + Mentors 

Josh Botkin

Entrepreneur in Residence

>> Opportunity discovery & validation
>> Business models
>> Deep tech startups

Sarika Gupta

Managing Director

>> New venture exploration
>> Team building
>> Career advice

Steve Janssens

Director, Student & Alumni Programs

>> Go to Market
>> Startup Operations
>> Product Development

David Janssens

Entrepreneur in Residence

>> Product market fit
>> Technology & AI
>> Human-centered design

Mike Johnson, MD

Entrepreneur in Residence

>> Explorations & opportunity identification
>> Fundraising & venture capital
>> Healthcare innovation & startups

Lindsey Kilbride

Investor in Residence

>> Raising capital
>> Founder-led sales
>> Team & culture building

Rashmi Menon

Entrepreneur in Residence

>> Technical product development 
>> Product management
>> Customer acquisition

Anne Perigo

Associate Director, Student Programs