Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business
Serving all of the University of Michigan from the Ross School of Business

Past Events

Feb 07 2025

Can you look beyond the polished presentations and identify the real drivers of success? Whether you’re an entrepreneur aiming to pinpoint the metrics that truly matter, or a venture capitalist seeking to make smarter investment decisions, this Launch & Learn session will help you uncover the key indicators of startup success.

Jan 22 2025

The Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator empowers student entrepreneurs to bring groundbreaking healthcare solutions to life. With grant funding, expert mentorship, and access to invaluable resources, we help turn innovative ideas into impactful ventures. Don’t miss our upcoming information session to discover how you can take your healthcare startup to the next level.

Jan 21 2025

The Eugene Applebaum Dare to Dream Grants help students advance from concept to launch through startup workshops focused on refining ideas, assessing business models, and planning for a successful launch. The program offers grants ranging from $300 to $5,000 (depending on the program phase).

Jan 19 2025

Travel to San Fransisco with ZLI for a week to connect with leading founders, CEOs, executives, and investors, all of whom hail from the University of Michigan. See what it’s like behind the scenes at some of the West Coast’s most innovative companies and venture capital firms.

Jan 16 2025

Free Zingerman’s & CEO/Founder Networking!

Join Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club and Maize & Jew for a Startup Nation Panel on Thursday, January 16, at 5 PM in B1570. The event will feature Israeli tech CEOs, founders, venture capitalists, and accelerator leaders.

Jan 15 2025

The Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator empowers student entrepreneurs to bring groundbreaking healthcare solutions to life. With grant funding, expert mentorship, and access to invaluable resources, we help turn innovative ideas into impactful ventures. Don’t miss our upcoming information session to discover how you can take your healthcare startup to the next level.

Nov 21 2024

November 21, 2024, 9 am – 1:30 pm EST | Register here

Presented by the U-M Zell Lurie Institute, the half-day conference provides exceptional opportunities to interact with and have direct exposure to attendees comprised of private equity, investment banking, and venture capital industry peers, as well as leaders of second-stage companies from the greater Midwest.

Oct 27 2024

The Product Innovation Program (PIP) at the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies is designed to provide an end-to-end experience for those considering a corporate innovation or product management career. Throughout the program, students will create a product idea, define a minimum viable product, build and test a product prototype, and determine how to launch the product and acquire customers.

Oct 27 2024

RSVP Here

Calling all self-described (and aspiring) artists, engineers, & makers of all kinds: come to a space to make progress on your ideas.​

  • ​We will be hosting demos from the V1 Team & MHacks 17 Winners!
  • ​Come meet the V1 team, with drop-ins from local VC firms & startup founders
Oct 23 2024

From being fired from his first job to helping two startups reach multi-billion dollar valuations and founding mobile app companies with over 200 million downloads, Joe Sipher has built a remarkable career. With 30 years of diverse experience in product management and marketing, he offers invaluable insights into navigating challenges and achieving success.