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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...
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...
The annual Michigan Business Challenge (MBC), hosted by the Zell Lurie Institute at Michigan Ross, encourages entrepreneurship among students across the 19 schools and colleges at the University of Michigan. Throughout the multi-round competition, graduate and...
The Michigan Business Challenge (MBC) takes participants through the entire cycle of new venture creation from creating a strong pitch to conducting a marketing and financial assessment and writing a comprehensive business plan. Twelve teams of student entrepreneurs...
MBC Invention Track Spotlight The Michigan Business Challenge (MBC) takes participants through the entire cycle of new venture creation from creating a strong pitch to conducting a marketing and financial assessment and writing a comprehensive business plan....
MBC Seigle Impact Track Spotlight The Michigan Business Challenge takes participants through the entire cycle of new venture creation from creating a strong pitch to conducting a marketing and financial assessment and writing a comprehensive business plan. Teams of...
The Alumni Council at the Zell Lurie Institute was formed as an innovative advisory board in 2019. Through their dedication and service, they support initiatives launched for the broad constituency of ZLI Alumni. This council represents all U-M Alumni entrepreneurs,...
Each year, awards are given to deserving University of Michigan students who have exhibited strong entrepreneurial leadership and academic prowess. Given the difficult circumstances of the past year, these students have remained steadfast and consistent in their...
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business has announced the winners of its annual business plan competition, the Michigan Business Challenge (MBC). With the move to a...