At the start of 2014 when Jim Adox began his two-year term as chairman of the Michigan Venture Capital Association, he outlined three broad initiatives to strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial and venture capital community. Now a little over halfway through his term,...
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Confluence of Positive Factors Stokes Venture Capital Activity in Michigan, Says U-M Finance Professor David Brophy
Last year shaped up to be a winning year for Michigan start-ups and venture capital investors. During the first nine months, Michigan’s venture capital community steadily increased its investment in locally based companies, according to the Michigan Venture Capital...
#ZellChat recap: Marcel Gani internship program
Earlier this week, we hosted our fourth Twitter chat, this time on the topic of the Marcel Gani internship program. Anyone who couldn’t join us live can catch up below. If you aren’t already, follow us on Twitter @ZellLurie. Look out for our next #ZellChat on April 7!...
Join us for #ZellChat #4 tomorrow morning!
Join us at 10:00 a.m. ET tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17 for our next Twitter Chat where Sarika Gupta, managing director of the Zell Lurie Institute, will be on hand at the @ZellLurie Twitter handle to answer all of your questions about the Marcel Gani internship program....
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Partners with Midwest Research University Network to Shine a Spotlight on Technology Transfer Programs and Innovation throughout the Midwest
Today, organizers of the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) announced details of a unique partnership with the Midwest Research University Network (MRUN) to feature six premier MRUN institutions at the Symposium. The new track will shine a spotlight on...
Michigan Growth Capital Symposium Call for Presenting Company Applications
Applications for companies interested in presenting at the Michigan Growth Capital Symposium on May 19 and 20 opened today. Companies in search of seed, early-stage, late-stage and pre-IPO funding of up to $20 million are encouraged to apply. Approximately 40...
Save the Date: @ZellLurie Twitter Chat on Dare to Dream Grants
Join us at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, January 28 for our next Twitter Chat where Sarika Gupta, managing director of the Zell Lurie Institute, will be on hand at the @ZellLurie Twitter to answer all of your questions about the Dare to Dream Grant program and...
#ZellChat #2: Michigan Business Challenge 101
We hosted our second Twitter chat earlier this month and wanted to share the content for anyone who wasn’t able to follow along live. This chat focused on student business competitions at the Institute, specifically the Michigan Business Challenge (MBC). If you aren’t...
Executive Director Stewart Thornhill participates in Distinguished Speaker Series at Eastern Michigan University
The Institute’s executive director Stewart Thornhill appeared at Eastern Michigan University’s College of Business on Nov. 20 as part of the school’s Entrepreneurship Research Network Distinguished Speaker Series. At the inaugural distinguished speaker event,...
#ZellChat #1: A social media introduction to the Institute
With our second Twitter chat right around the corner on December 4, we wanted to share the content from our first #ZellChat for anyone who wasn’t able to follow along live. Managing director of the Institute, Sarika Gupta, fielded your questions on programs, courses,...