The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium today announced that its 32nd annual event will take place on May 21-22, 2013 at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In addition to presentations from 32 "Best of the Midwest" companies across emerging growth sectors such...
Programs & Events
FIRING UP ASPIRING YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
Ann-Li Cooke, MBA ’12, is an entrepreneurial super star – just the kind of top-performing student and high-potential entrepreneur Mitch Mondry, BA ’82, MBA/JD ’86, had in mind when he established the Mitchell A. Mondry Scholars award as part of the Zell Lurie...
2013 Entrepalooza A Success!
We all had a great time at the 2013 Entrepalooza and keynote speaker Anil Arora was a major hit with our guests. In case you were unable to make this year's event, check out this article from Ben Freed at AnnArbor.com for a thorough recap of the day's activities: U-M...
2012 Entrepalooza Happening This Week
On Friday, September 21, 2012, the Zell Lurie Institute, in partnership with the Ross School of Business Entrepreneur and Venture Club, will host its annual entrepreneurial symposium, Entrepalooza. This year's event will feature keynote speaker Anil Arora, president...
Crain’s Detroit Business on MGCS
Check out what Tom Henderson of Crain's Detoit Business had to say about Jason Mendelson's address at MGCS: Boulder Venture Capitalist Changes Tune on Michigan Instead of off-key "you suck," it's harmonious "you rock!" Jason Mendelson is managing director of the...
U-M Professors Develop New Minimally Invasive Surgery Tech
By Jon Zemke Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Minimally invasive surgery done with robotics isn't as simple and cheap as it sounds. It's a quandary the co-founders behind FlexDex are looking to help solve with their new surgical technology. The University of Michigan spin-out...
31st Annual MGCS has Record Turnout
Thank you to all who came to support us at the 31st annual Michigan Growth Capital Symposium. We had a record turnout and some excellent presentations, including keynotes from Foundry Group’s Jason Mendelson, who is very optimistic about what’s happening in Michigan...
MGCS Panels Offer Insights from Industry Experts
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) offers attendees the opportunity to learn from leading industry experts on broad range of topics. With six sessions spanning two days, the Symposium agenda appeals to investors and entrepreneurs alike. IT Investing:...
Presentation Coaching Helps Nanocerox Hone Messaging for MGCS
Ann Arbor-based Nanocerox, an advanced materials company primarily serving the military and defense market, will present at this year’s Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS). Like all presenting companies, Nanocerox was given the opportunity to partake in...
InvestMichigan Mezzanine Fund Boosts Michigan’s Appeal to Entrepreneurs and Investors
The InvestMichigan Mezzanine Fund is the latest in a series of InvestMichigan funds focusing on growing a new generation of Michigan companies and generating strong returns for investors. Launched in July 2011 and co-managed by Credit Suisse and Beringea, the fund...