The holiday season is here, and what better way to spread cheer than with thoughtful gifts that support talented University of Michigan alum entrepreneurs!
Dive into our curated collection of festive gift ideas perfect for every occasion—whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or even treating yourself this season. ?✨
Revolin Sports INC.
Revolin Sports makes innovative pickleball equipment in Holland, Michigan for pickleball players of all skill levels.
Product price range: $60-$220
Discount code: “ZLI20” for 20% off
Founder: Hugh Davis, MS Design Science 2020
Obshay
Product price range: $76 and up
Discount code: “GoBlue” — 20% off orders of $50 or more
Founder: Shane Reilly, 2002
Pardington Collective
Product price range: $20-$1200
Founder: Claire Pardington, MBA 2022
Disbarred: The Card Game
DISBARRED™ is a groundbreaking card game designed to make learning about the law fun and accessible for everyone — no legal background required!
Product price range: $29-$49
Founder: Joseph Kemp, JD + MBA 2022
Nour High Tea Cart
foodiesnapper.com/high-tea-adventures/
A portable Afternoon/High Tea cart offering food that can be set for any location.
Product price range: $600-$2,000
Founder: Alina Alam, Materials Engineering 2013
Produce Puns
producepuns.threadless.com/collections/empowering-journals
EmpowerMINT Journals are a line of vibrant, beautifully hand-illustrated journals that spark joy, creativity, and empowerment with a playful twist. Each cover features a unique food pun designed to bring a smile to your face, inspire your day, and keep you coming back for more. From an avocado saying “Avo Great Day” to celery reminding you “Don’t Celery Yourself Short,” these journals combine humor with positive affirmations to uplift your spirits and fuel your imagination. Whether you’re jotting down your dreams, daily thoughts, or big ideas, EmpowerMINT Journals make each page feel like a fresh start. Embrace the fun, feel the inspiration, and let these playful puns bring a dash of joy to your creativity!
PLUS – special “It’s GRAPE to be a Michigan Wolverine” notebooks and stickers!”
Product price range: $5.99-30.99
Discount code: “FREESHIP” — to get free shipping
Founder: Mary Lemmer, BBA 2010
A Girl and Her Horse
A book about life and friendship told through the story of a girl and her horse.
Product price range: $17.99
Founder: Mary Lemmer, BBA 2010
Lil’ Gourmets
Lil’ Gourmets fresh & organic, veggie-rich, global baby & toddler meals provide 100% of a baby’s daily veggies while inspiring a lifetime of healthy & adventurous eating.
Product price range: $49.99 for 12-pack, $89.99 for 24-pack
Discount code: “GOBLUE!” — 20% off until 12/31/2024
Founder: Shibani Baluja, BA 1996, MBA 2004
Brisket Supply
“Designed with vintage Americana elements, Brisket Supply makes custom belts and stylish winter gloves that are functionally superior and exceptionally good-looking. Whether you’re pulling together a handsome outfit, gearing up for cold weather activities, or looking for the perfect gift, Brisket Supply has you covered.
Product price range: $35-195
Discount code: “ROSSBRISKET” — $20 off orders over $200
Founder: Grant Cowherd, MBA 2017
oosh
Handcrafted art and crafts from around the world.
Product price range: $250/month
Discount code: “UofM2024″ — 15% off
Founder: Danielle Eisenberg, MBA 2022
Ramadan Inflatables, LLC.
Muslim-holiday themed lawn inflatables.
Product price range: $250/month
Discount code: “UM15″ — 15% off
Founder: Omar Hashwi, Master of Management 2015
Savorista
Savorista crafts astonishingly delicious decaf coffee (and half caf too!) We use the highest quality beans, natural decaffeination methods and roast fresh in small batches. The result is all of the joy, none of the jitters, just ask our thousands of happy customers.
Product price range: $19-$55
Discount code: “GOBLUE2024” — 25% off until Dec 31, 2024
Founder: Kait Brown, Ross MBA 2014
Kid Car
Airport Transfers
Product price range: $150-400
Discount code: “GOBLUE2024-25” — $20 off up to 2 rides between 11/15/24 and 01/15/25
Founder: Topher McGibbon, MBA 2006
Wolf & Heron
wolfandheron.com/inspired-checkins
Emerging and established leaders alike are looking for ways to make their one-on-one employee check-ins more meaningful, productive, and empowering.
The Inspired Check-Ins Card Deck makes one-on-one touch points more effective by gamifying the conversation flow, providing powerful questions to prompt discussion, encouraging conversation beyond typical project status reports, and lowering the threshold to leading an open and honest connection.
Product price range: $45
Founder: Kara Davidson, MBA + MS 2013
Gilley
The umbrella engineered for modern life. Windproof with a watertight case.
Product price range: $50-55
Discount code: “GOBLUE”
Founder: Reid Jacoby, BBA 2012
Birdie & Claire
Timeless apparel styles and luxury knit accessories.
Product price range: $55-$285
Discount code: “UMICH-GO-BLUE: — for 10% off
Founder: Julie Corwin, MBA 2018
Oh, Hello Companies
Michigander Crewneck
Product price range: $40
Discount code: Sign up to the newsletter for $5 off
Founder: Kayla Benda, BA 2013
Neurable
MW75 Neuro Smart Headphones
Product price range: $699
Discount code: “GOBLUE!” —10% OFF for U of M
Founder: Ramses Alcaide, PhD 2016
Nestingale
AI interior designer that empowers you to bring your dream home to life you.
Product price range: $25-$100
Discount code: “WELCOME10” — for 10% off on any purchase
Founder: Brijesh Dutta, MBA 2014
Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting
This holiday season, inspire the leaders and entrepreneurs in your life with the award-winning book, Be Human, Lead Human. Far more than just a leadership guide, this groundbreaking work is a call to action for anyone seeking to elevate their leadership style by embracing the power of humanity.
Product price range: $25
Discount code: “ZLIGOBLUE24” — for 20% off
Founder: Jennifer Nash, Ross MBA 2010
Inked Voices
Finish your novel and grow as a writer. Online critique groups, webinars and connections for writers.
Product price range: $41-$112
Discount code: “ZLI2024″
Founder: Brooke McIntyre, MBA 2006
Renegade Plastics
At Renegade, we’re working to make the world a safer and more sustainable place. We’re tired of seeing those strips of microplastics from traditional tarps all over backyards, farms and parks – so we’re doing something about it. The Answer? The Renegade Tarp. The first tarp that’s part of a closed loop system to reduce plastic waste. And we go further. Renegade Plastics is committed to preserving wildlife, which are facing existential threats from plastic pollution worldwide. Therefore, Renegade donates $1 for every registered tarp to the World Wildlife Fund.
Product price range: $23.99-$80.99
Discount code: “MGOBLUE2024” — 10% through December 24
Founder: Tony Ehrbar, MBA 2010
Zebo
Plastic free personal care products (soap, deodorant, etc.)
Product price range: $25-$100
Discount code: “FREESHIP” to get free shipping
Founder: Ming Cheng, BBA 2015