TechArb, the University of Michigan Student Venture Accelerator, kicked off its summer program on June 6th with four new companies. Representing a range of sectors and fields of study, the… Read More
For Startups
Health and Convenience a Priority to U-M Student Entrepreneur
By Kate Toporski, CFE Content Development Intern “My vision was always clear of what I wanted the product to be, but the path to get there never was.” Meet… Read More
Desai Accelerator Program Info Session
The Desai Accelerator is an intensive program of funding, mentorship, and resources to help early stage ventures scale and succeed. Companies selected to participate in the program will earn an… Read More
Desai Accelerator Winter 2017 Program Application Deadline
The Desai Accelerator is an intensive program of funding, mentorship, and resources to help early stage ventures scale and succeed. Companies selected to participate in the program will earn an… Read More
A Day in the Life of a Startup’s Intern
Guest blog from ELP Student Tatiana Yugay Junior | LS&A The Morning A day in the life of a startup intern (what i am) starts at about 7AM, because I… Read More
To the Future Intern: Starting at a Startup
Guest blog from ELP Student Bryant Vergara Junior | Computer Science (LS&A) Hello aspiring startup intern! My name is Bryant Vergara. I am writing to hopefully give you a taste… Read More
Startups: Made in Detroit
Guest blog from ELP student Ty Dunn Sophomore | Cognitive Science (LS&A) In May 2006, Paul Graham, Co-Founder of the Silicon Valley based seed accelerator Y Combinator, wrote the following… Read More
Startup ≠ Backup
Guest blog from ELP student: Jennifer Yang Sophomore | Ross School of Business I remember speaking to a friend about summer internships. We shared possible plans for the summer… Read More
“Startup” Your Career in Detroit
We all know the first three cities have a reputation for great startup culture, but Detroit? And if Detroit, and Michigan in general, has an emerging startup culture, why do startups want to be there in the first place?
Ditch the Startup. Intern at an Accelerator.
Guest blog from ELP student: Tyler Laredo University of Michigan ’18 | Computer Science Engineering Working for a startup is the hot new deal. People’s impression of working at… Read More