YoungUpstarts

JULY 14, 2013

While marketers go gaga over social technologies and their impact on digital commerce, it is often our physical perceptions of a product which influence buying decisions. The challenge, however, is this: How can we design our products, advertisements and experiences such that they push the right sensory buttons in our consumers?

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Up and Running

JULY 25, 2014

Being a Michigan native myself, the documentary gave me a heavy dose of nostalgia for my state’s late ’80s and early ’90s glory. So, of course I moved right on to watch another “30 for 30” documentary: “The Fab Five,” a chronicle of the University of Michigan’s most notable men’s basketball team.

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Steve Blank

MAY 9, 2017

I lived through the time when working in my first job in Ann Arbor Michigan we had to get out a map to find out that San Jose was not only in Puerto Rico but there was a city with that same name in California. And to today, when its major product is simply innovation. 39 years ago I got on that plane and never went back.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Known for its joy-making philosophy, Menlo Innovations in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has made Inc. The small start-up has found that when its team members have time to pursue personal interests, they are more productive and satisfied at work. . Joy can open brains to better see connections and more options to solve work problems.

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Brandanew

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Writing product stories, case studies and content in general around your product has one overarching purpose- convince and convert. Or simply be convinced to buy if you’re offering a product for direct sales. This is what you need to make your product story successful. How To Make Your Product Story Successful.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JANUARY 13, 2014

Tony was a fresh U of Michigan grad and part of a small team that worked on low-level software and hardware to develop prototypes of PDAs (the ancient predecessors of what is now an iPhone) that companies like Sony, Panasonic and Motorola would manufacture. Tony –working on “iPhone” circa 1992 Me–product manager, having a ball.

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Brandanew

APRIL 7, 2018

Here’s some fun reading on the topic, if you’re wondering why this is a thing… Why doing nothing can be the most productive choice you make all week. The post Michigan MeetUp: Women Mentoring Women On Work Life Balance appeared first on. How To Set Boundaries On Your Work To Increase Your Happiness.

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The Next Web

MARCH 7, 2014

After all, these aren’t your grandpa’s productivity hacks; they’re a little more strange than “go for a walk” or “prioritize your to-do list” – but all of these methods can help you stay refreshed, get refocused, and do your best work. These six productivity hacks might seem a little weird, but they work: 1. Set the right temperature.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

This super-cute Michigan cottage looks like a house from the outside, but on the inside, it’s a great place for co-workers to find their focus and get some work done. This coworking space is a pet-friendly hybrid of a social coffee shop and productive work place that’s affordable for independent workers. 654 Work Cottage.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Employees who skip care stay sicker for a longer period of time and as a result, employers lose worker productivity. from the University of Michigan Law School and a B.A. More than ever, employees with high deductible health plans are skipping care, which has costly consequences. from the University of Chicago.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

President Obama plans to support this recovery and growth with the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership initiative, working to ensure that innovative products are created in the United States. The White House has pointed out that this growth has established manufacturing as one of the sectors that is helping to lead economic recovery.

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Up and Running

APRIL 18, 2014

Savorfull provides its Detroit, Michigan, business clients with a surprise mix of healthy, allergy-free (“free from”) snacks delivered straight to their offices for a small monthly fee. See if you even have a market that wants your product—that will PAY for your product!”. The expert: Stacy Goldberg, Savorfull. Stacy’s advice.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

We have clinical trials beginning at four hospitals this summer followed quickly by our full product launch in the fall of this year. Ann Arbor is the home to the University of Michigan where biomedical research projects get pushed out as startups. What are your goals for Pathware in 2019? Tell us about the startup ecosystem there.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 19, 2016

Somehow I figured out how to apply to school in Michigan. Pre-infinite information on the Internet about colleges, I picked Michigan because I saw them play football on TV, but I ended up applying to the wrong school in Michigan – my first time around I ended up in Michigan State not the University of Michigan.

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SoCal CTO

MAY 15, 2009

Social networking sites and microblogs are used not only to build company brands, but to foster productivity; social media tools help build communities around the question, "What are you working on?" Formerly, he was Managing Director of both Product Management and of Business Development at Los Angeles Times Interactive.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

That resulted in a new process for Search: Customer Development + traditional product management/Waterfall Engineering. Eric’s insight was that traditional product management and Waterfall development should be replaced by Agile Development. So I wrote a book about this called the Four Steps to the Epiphany.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Assam Alzookery , Intvo founder and CEO, explains, “Our product solves the lack of communication between drivers and pedestrians. Alzookery is a University of Michigan graduate, but found inspiration in watching pedestrians and traffic interact in New York City.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2014

This incorporates a socially beneficial mission with a manufacturing arm that produces a useful product for its targeted demographic, while also directly providing employment to members of that demographic. According to the Harvard Business Review, in most U.S. B corp, or Benefit Corporation.

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Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

I’m a week and a half old in Ann Arbor, Michigan, so it was quite interesting to talk to another Startup founder over a falafel wrap. It’s going to reach Michigan in the winter time. We’re called the high five state if you look at the map of Michigan. He is aiming at a St. It reminded me of Netherlands.

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Brandanew

DECEMBER 4, 2017

At a recently held creative round-table in Walled lake, Michigan, we entered into a good conversation around design and creativity. Customers are people who use or need your products/services. Is it someone who is experienced on the product/service or someone who’s in charge? Who is your real customer?

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Up and Running

APRIL 30, 2015

10 productivity hacks (so you get more done in less time). She loves living in Michigan, especially when it’s 80 degrees and sunny. The post Time Management Tips and Productivity Hacks for Successful Entrepreneurs [Free Webinar] appeared first on Bplans Blog.

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Steve Blank

AUGUST 19, 2016

Somehow I figured out how to apply to school in Michigan. Pre-infinite information on the Internet about colleges, I picked Michigan because I saw them play football on TV, but I ended up applying to the wrong school in Michigan – my first time around I ended up in Michigan State not the University of Michigan.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I had never been outside of New York so to me Michigan seemed like a foreign country. I provided the bowl and as we started talking, I was fascinated that he was from Adrian Michigan, a quintessential small town in the Midwest. Why work for low pay, on something that wasn’t going to deliver a product that would change the world?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 18, 2019

On my first day of school in Michigan I met Michael Krzys, who one day would be the best man at my wedding. Why work for low pay, on something that wasn’t going to deliver a product that would change the world? And I’ve sat on the boards of other local and national non-profits. But why serve your community, state or country?

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

MAY 4, 2013

About the Company: KILN was founded in 2010 in London, United Kingdom to provide unique products and experiences to improve company innovation efforts. We are pleased to announce that from 2013 Gregg Fraley is operating KILN USA on a full-time basis from his base in Three Oaks, Michigan. 1 888 553 1002. +44 44 20 3318 5728 (in the UK).

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 25, 2015

Michigan Cottage Cheese: Yoplait Yogurt. There are five key risks in any deal: Market, Product (a/k/a technology), Management, Business Model, and Capital. Most losses happen when you combine Market and Product risk – take one, not both, and take it with a proven entrepreneur. National Demographics: Mailing Lists.

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Up and Running

JULY 3, 2013

Proos Manufacturing recently announced that Amy Proos won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 Award in Michigan & Northwest Ohio. In 2012, Proos was recognized by MiBiz as one of 50 Michigan Companies to Watch. and particularly in West Michigan. So how did Proos reach such heights of success?

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2018

Beyond the diversity of brands, corporate cultures and successful strategies that have been created in the business history, all the valuable products or services have something in common: the satisfaction of a social desire or necessity. The first steps.

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Hearpreneur

MAY 4, 2022

I wanted the whole world to know that I'm not just here to sell my products, I'm also here to tell my story and inspire everyone. Growing up, my friends shortened the sound of my name nash-a-nee-an to Nash, so when I opened my first business in Ypsilanti, Michigan, I decided to name it Nash Contracting. 16- Reflects my content.

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David Teten

JUNE 12, 2011

As well as being a subscription based service, IvyDate is also an ideal platform for high-end brands, products, and services to creatively target an extraordinarily attractive demographic via affiliate partnerships. IvyDate is also a lifestyle brand providing its members with preferred access to premium events, venues, and specialists.

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Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

This month we’ll be giving away 3 copies of Jon Kolko’s book, “Well Designed: How to Use Empathy to Create Products People Love” —it’s the first book on the list below. Are you interested in designing your own products? Well-Designed: How to Use Empathy to Create Products People Love by Jon Kolko.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

So, when I was researching my book, I looked into what actually happened to the manufacturing workers in Michigan, Indiana and in the South. When workers lost their jobs, they did not behave like the textbooks said that they would. Almost half of them left the workforce and never worked again.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 15, 2019

A young startup company out of Detroit, Michigan, created a resolution to the problem of wayward employees and curious children. The keylogger is the best solution in protecting your child from the criminal world trying to invade your home, and it can help you track company productivity by keeping an eye on employee computer usage.

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Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 6, 2018

University of Michigan turned Giving Tuesday into Giving Blueday, and they used it to raise $5.5 They all now connect with one-another in dynamic and productive ways, but without a top-down old power mentality. For generations, the only real ask we had of our communities is "do what you're supposed to do" or "buy my product."

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 12, 2019

AVOID TECH PINGPONG: FINDING YOUR PLACE IN EDTECH SXSW EDU | Track: Higher Education Speakers: James Wiley, Eduventures Principal Analyst for Technology at ACT | NRCCUA The Pitch: In EdTech, companies make conflicting claims about their products. They have overlapping functionality and it is not clear what different product types mean.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 19, 2012

Such “investors” can have an option to either own a small portion of the company, or purchase future products and services at a discounted price. While studying at the University of Michigan, Lele got a bookbinder to hack together a large hardcover book with a whiteboard panel within and used it daily.

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Austin Startup

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

That’s the mission driving products like Hemafuse , one of 50 finalists for SXSW Pitch 2020. Sisu is currently expanding its product portfolio and geographic scale to develop additional cutting-edge, patented, clinically proven medical devices, and to create a system for medical device commercialization in emerging markets.

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