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A Conversation with Jannice Newson, CEO of Lillian Augusta Hair Questions by Emily Taylor Penix of Zell Lurie Institute E: Why do you see a need for plant-based hair? What’s so wrong with traditional synthetic braiding hair? J: Synthetic braiding hair is made of...
U-M Ross MBA graduate Sulav Singh, Class of 2014, was awarded first place in the 2023 ZLI Alumni Pitch Competition for his company, Vittas International. Beyond honing in on a winning elevator pitch, Singh was awarded a $2,500 prize and in-kind consulting with a ZLI...
Are you a budding entrepreneur eager to increase your startup's chances of success? Have you ever felt that despite your meticulous preparation and dedication, your customer discovery efforts seem to fall short in informing your business decisions effectively? If...
By, Drea Shipp-CaldwellProgram Manager for Alumni Engagement Reflecting on the 2023 Zell Alumni Summit, I continue to be inspired by the tenacity and innovation of our U-M Alum entrepreneurs. This annual flagship event is designed to support our alum...
By, Hannah Berasley Program Specialist, Outreach & Community Engagement October 9th - 12th, supporters of the Michigan tech ecosystem gathered from across the state to celebrate, share, and network with one another at Michigan Tech Week. Michigan Tech Week...
The Desai Accelerator Invests in Five Startups The Desai Accelerator, a University of Michigan accelerator open to early-stage alumni startups, announced the five companies accepted into its latest cohort. As part of the accelerator program, the ventures will be...
"In the end, it is making a difference that really drives an entrepreneur – the empowerment, the ability to make something happen, the ability to see it and have it translate into reality," Sam Zell. It is with profound sadness that the Samuel Zell & Robert H....
Executive leaders of the Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Club at Michigan Ross, George Okpamen and Austin Sivik, share their views on the Silicon Valley Experience with the Zell Lurie Institute. Traveling during business school with fellow Wolverines is an...
Student selected for the Zell Lurie entrepreneurial grant program are dedicated to testing their new venture while earning their degree. These students have demonstrated the drive and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to flourish at the University of Michigan Fall...
By Joel Sensenig Zell Lurie Institute Helps MBA Student Develop High-End Label From the time she was two years old wearing a plastic smock in front of a paint-splattered canvas, Claire Pardington, MBA ’22, had an eye for art and fashion. Today, the graduate student...