Desai Family Accelerator

Kelly LaPierre Named to Crain’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’ List

Kelly LaPierre Named to Crain’s 2015 ‘40 Under 40’ List

We are pleased to announce that Kelly LaPierre, managing director of the Desai Accelerator at the University of Michigan has been named to Crain’s 2015 '40 Under 40' list. The Desai Accelerator is a collaboration between the Zell Lurie Institute of Entrepreneurial...

Student startup Companion featured on the Today Show

Student startup Companion featured on the Today Show

Earlier this morning, Companion, a personal safety app, was featured on the Today Show. Companion is a peer-to-peer safety network that allows people to stay safe by keeping in touch with others while walking from one place to another. The app, available now for free...

Desai Family Accelerator Launches to Help Startups Move Forward

Desai Family Accelerator Launches to Help Startups Move Forward

The Desai Family Accelerator, a joint venture of the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering, launched today. The Accelerator is dedicated to helping Michigan startups gain ground and will provide the physical infrastructure,...