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Designing Clarity: How Alumna & Founder Kaylin Eighmey Is Streamlining Real Estate Processes

When University of Michigan alum Kaylin Eighmey (B.A. Cognitive Science, 2025) reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, she traces it back…

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From Ann Arbor Side Hustle to National Brand Builder: Meet Everest Guerra, Founder & CEO of Stitchi

Some founders have one “aha” moment. Everest Guerra had a bunch—most of them happening right here on campus. Everest (BS…

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6 Birthday Gifts: Lessons From My 6 Startup Versions

Written by Donna Harris, Founder & CEO of Builders + Backers. It’s my birthday this week and, as we often…

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Alumni Arthur Shi: Wisdom for Aspiring Innovators

If you’ve ever dreamt of launching into the startup universe, this story might be the spark you need. Arthur Shi’s…

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Alumni Spotlight: Kai Cui

Connecting her interests in fashion and technology, Kai Cui is unafraid to create a meaningful impact through her entrepreneurial ventures. …

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An Innovative Team: 55 Years of Dixon and Carol Doll

University of Michigan alum and Center for Entrepreneurship supporter, Dixon Doll, received the 2021 National Venture Capital Association’s Lifetime Achievement…

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