Zell Lurie Institute, University of Michigan
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The 2024 Women Who Fund Forum uplifts and celebrates education, knowledge transfer, and networking while working to address gender disparities in the venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial communities. 

Presented by the University of Michigan Zell Lurie Insitute, 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.

November 21, 2024     

9 am – 1:30 pm EST

 

9:00 am – Registration and Strolling Networking Breakfast

9:30 am – Opening Remarks from Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, Stephen M. Ross Professor of Business, Sharon Matusik

9:45 am – Icebreaker

10:00 am – Fireside Chat with Kelli Cullinane, Managing Partner, CFO, CCO at Next Legacy

11:00 am – Panel Conversation

12:00 pm – Networking Lunch

1:30 pm – Informal Closing

Sponsor

2024 Women Who Fund Forum Sponsorship Prospectus
 
Sponsorship Levels

Conference: $2,000         Limit: 3

Ten members of your firm or invited guests will receive complimentary registrations to the conference. Display of the company logo will be prominently displayed on conference signage and near the podium throughout the program. The logo will also be included on the website, in the e-news conference announcements, and in the printed conference program. 

Keynote / Panel: $1,000

Five members of your firm or invited guests will receive complimentary registrations to the conference. Display of the company logo will be included on the website, in the e-news conference announcements, in the printed conference program, and on conference signage at the preferred presentation. 

Break: $500

Three members of your firm or invited guests will receive complimentary registration to the conference. Display of the company logo will be included on the website, in the e-news conference announcements, and on conference signage in the break area.

Onsite Novelty Items: Sponsor-provided promotional items will be placed at guest tables.

 
Thank you to our 2023 & 2024 Conference Level Sponsor, Ann Arbor Spark!

Speak

Interested In Speaking?

If you have a wealth of experience in the venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial ecosystems and are looking for a way to give back to the community, sharing your expertise is a great way to do so. 

The Women Who Fund Forum aims to uplift and celebrate education, knowledge transfer, and networking while working to address gender disparities and marginalized identities in the venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. 

If you are interested in speaking at the Women Who Fund Forum in the future, please fill out this form. Our event coordinator will review submissions and reach out to discuss future opportunities.  

Logistics

Travel & Parking
 

Parking

In order to validate your parking, you must park in the Forest Avenue Parking Structure and bring your parking ticket with you to the registration table. Parking is also available at meters directly outside of the building, but we are unable to validate metered parking.

Maps and Directions

The conference will be held at the Jeff T. Blau Hall, 700 E University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104

Driving Directions

From Detroit Metropolitan Airport:

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is located about 25 miles (40 km) east of Ann Arbor on Interstate-94. Take I-94 West to the State Street Exit, #177.  Turn right (north) onto State Street, then travel about two miles to the intersection of State and Hill Streets.  Turn right onto Hill Street and proceed to Tappan. Turn left and the entrance is on the right-hand side of the street.

From North

Take U.S. 23 South to M-14 to the Downtown Ann Arbor/University of Michigan – Main Street Exit. Continue on Main Street south 1 ½ miles to Packard Street.  Turn left on Packard, left on Hill Street and proceed two blocks to Tappan. Turn left and the entrance is on the right-hand side of the street.

From Detroit (East) & Chicago (West)

From I-94, take the State Street Exit, #177.  Turn right (north) when traveling from Detroit, or left (north) when traveling from Chicago. Travel about two miles to the intersection of State and Hill streets, then turn right onto Hill Street.  Proceed to two blocks Tappan.  Turn left and the entrance is on the right-hand side of the street.

Ground Transportation

Taxis are available at Curbside at the Airport.  If you wish to arrange a car to pick you up, the following services are available:

Metro Car: 734-946-5700
Royal Limousine Service Inc.: 1-866-697-6925
Golden Limo: 800-668-8282

Previous Speakers

Millie Chu

Founder of the Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab (GEBL)

Heather Grisham

Start-up and early stage technology infrastructure specialist

Sharon Matusik

Edward J. Frey Dean of Business | Stephen M. Ross Professor of Business

Jen Baird

Executive Board Chair | Independent Corporate & Nonprofit Director | Strategic Advisor | Former Serial Startup CEO

Monica Wheat

Ecosystem Builder | Strategist | Investor and Venture Catalyst

Natalie Levy

Founder and Managing Partner of She's Independent Investments

Priya Gogoi

Board Of Director at KromaTiD™ Inc.| Co-founder Celsee, Inc. | Change agent | Author | Startup Mentor

Thank You to Our Sponsors