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

Apr 10 2025
April 10 @ 12-1 PM | Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship (R2420)
Did you know you don’t have to start a business from scratch? Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) offers a path to ownership by purchasing an existing company. Join Dave Hiemstra, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Michigan Ross, to learn how to find, fund, and acquire a business.
Apr 02 2025

April 2 @ 12:00-1:00 PM | The ZLI Collab Space (R2420)

Jeff Lawson has always been a builder at heart. He believes in embracing curiosity and new challenges by just rolling up his sleeves and starting to build. From launching a video production company at 13 to founding Twilio—growing it to $4B in revenue and 300,000+ customers—he’s always embraced innovation.

Mar 24 2025

Data privacy and AI regulations are making headlines— but how do they impact your business? This session will give you an overview of the current regulatory landscape and provide practical insights to help your company stay ahead of the curve. Join us to discover how to navigate these complexities and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.

Feb 20 2025

Join us for the 4th Annual Startup & Venture Capital Career Fair, hosted by the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship. Discover your next business opportunity at a startup or venture capital firm and make a meaningful impact on the company’s growth.

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.