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Mar2

Launch & Learn: Founding and Forming

The focus of this session is to give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the organizational, legal, and logistical elements of launching a business.

Mar9

ZGEN Mental Wellness Virtual Workshop with Stewart Thornhill

Through the Zell Family Foundation, Sam Zell has led the sponsorship of several leading entrepreneurship programs, including: the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business; the Zell Fellows Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management; and the Zell Entrepreneurship C

Mar11

Talk the Walk - Momentum: How to Stop Hustling & Build a Growth Engine for Your Business with Dawn Verbrigghe

Presented by peer U-M alumni, Talk the Walk webinars and workshops take real-life lessons and apply them to your new venture. Session content is broadly relevant to entrepreneurs across industries and disciplines.

Mar16

ZGEN Mental Wellness Virtual Workshop with Megan Bruneau

Through the Zell Family Foundation, Sam Zell has led the sponsorship of several leading entrepreneurship programs, including: the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business; the Zell Fellows Program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management; and the Zell Entrepreneurship C

Mar17

Launch & Learn: Product Management

This session is designed to give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about product management.  There are no pre-made slides or lecture notes for this session, so please come prepared with questions to ask. These questions could focus on product management as a career -- e.g., what do product managers do, how do I prep for a prod

Mar18

Launch & Learn: Crowdfunding

The purpose of this session is to give you the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about crowdfunding for your startup. These questions could focus on how to determine if crowdfunding is the best option for you, what do you do after your campaign has been funded, successful marketing strategies, or any other questions you may have.

Mar19

Five Ideas Workshop

In addition to Entrepreneurship Month, March is also Women's History Month! Be a part of this virtual design thinking workshop focused on finding entrepreneurial solutions to common challenges women face. Explore human experiences, gain ideation skills to craft impactful solutions, and empower yourself and others to take action.

Mar22

Launch & Learn: User Interview with the UX Lab

Entrepreneurs interested in learning more about how to integrate customer needs into their ventures by conducting user interviews should attend this workshop.

Mar26

Business and Society 2021: Overcoming Systemic Barriers to Entrepreneurship

With less than 3% of venture capital funding going to Black and Latinx founders over the past five years, increasing capital accessibility for minority entrepreneurs is critical to the success and innovativeness of global business.

Mar26

Launch & Learn: Legal Startup Advice with ZEAL Law Clinic

The purpose of this session is to give entrepreneurs the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the legal aspects of your new venture.