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University of Michigan Joins the Global EIR Network

Feld Thoughts

Today, I’m happy to welcome the University of Michigan to the Global EIR network. Applications are now open to become a Global Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Michigan’s Economic Growth Institution (EGI). From a broader perspective, the Global EIR program attracts international founders to Michigan.

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One Hand Clapping – Entrepreneurship In Ann Arbor, Michigan

Steve Blank

I spent a few days in March in Ann Arbor Michigan as a guest of Professor Thomas Zurbuchen , Associate Dean for Entrepreneurial Programs, and Doug Neal , Director of Center for Entrepreneurship in the Engineering School at the University of Michigan. Venture Capital ; met with the local hardware/software venture capital firm.

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5 Ways to Prevent Downtime in Your Manufacturing Business

The Startup Magazine

Texas, Michigan, and California were among the most impacted states by weather-related outages. Thus, having an emergency backup in the form of a generator is extremely useful to minimize downtimes and their financial effect. Around 80% of all major power outages that occurred from 2000 to 2023 were caused by weather.

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Michigan Innovation — Gonzeaux Tour Begins

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Three Oaks, Michigan, Monday May 7 — Gonzeau Tour Begins. State of Michigan Innovation. Michigan has had it tough these last few years. But let’s not forget Michigan’s greatest innovation: Motown. Michigan — I challenge you to return to your roots of innovation. So off I go.

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AVIXA’s Heidi A. Voorhees on Thinking Differently

Startup Professionals Musings

EDUCATION Bachelor of arts, majoring in commercial recreation/business, Central Michigan University; master of business administration, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Voorhees, CAE. MY FIRST INDUSTRY JOB Straight out of college — convention assistant, SmithBucklin. and Eved).

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Damaged Pure Michigan Brand Impedes Economic Development

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Pure Michigan is a Damaged Brand. As a Michigan resident I’ve followed the developments in Flint with a mixture of horror, sadness, outrage, and confusion. The focus of this post is about the damage that has been done to the state of Michigan’s brand, Pure Michigan. Pure Michigan is (or was) a brilliant brand.

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Why The Government is Isn’t a Bigger Version of a Startup

Steve Blank

Unique among them was Stanford, which provost Fred Terman (the father of American electronic warfare and electronic intelligence in World War I) ) built as a center of excellence in microwaves and electronics.