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Engaging Discussions

After their presentations, our guest will unveil their journey’s most impactful experiences before answering audience questions.

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Weekly Introductions

Each Friday, speakers will introduce different facets of the entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed and the many topics, industries, and subject matter anyone can help revolutionize.

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Industry Game Changers

Meet top influential and disruptive entrepreneurially-minded leaders from a variety of industry who have sought out innovative solutions to intriguing problems.

WE ARE INQUISITIVE

Embrace your curiosity every Friday throughout the fall and winter semesters at our engaging intimate interview series. Immerse yourself in the insights of vibrant speakers as they delve into their entrepreneurial journeys, sparking inspiration and innovation. Join us for a captivating experience into the world of the entrepreneurial mindset. Discover a wide range of topics and industries that can reshape your worldview. Learn from amazing career journeys, entrepreneurial ventures, and insights currently shaping industries. Be inspired and discover endless possibilities within your reach, just waiting to be revolutionized. Don’t miss out on this engaging series that can unlock your entrepreneurial potential.

The EHour Speaker Series is an event open to everyone: students, staff, parents, friends, the community. Stay updated on our social media platforms for weekly announcements about upcoming speakers. Join us Fridays at 11:30am for thought-provoking discussions at Stamps Auditorium (within the Walgreen Drama Center on North Campus).

Keep an eye out for weekly updates on EHour’s featured speakers across CFE’s social media platforms.

Join, Explore, Learn.


WHAT YOU’RE SAYING

Student Quotes. You get to discover something more about yourself by learning about what other people value. You get to see who you align with and what resonates with you. Its an opportunity to reflect and be introspective.

WINTER 2025 Lineup

Full lineup coming soon!

Sandeep Kella

Executive Chairman
Pacvue

January 24

Inder Singh

Founder & Former CEO

Kinsa

February 28

Greg Auerbach

Co-Founder & Co-CEO
Fytted

March 14

Brad King

CEO
Orbion Space Technology

March 21

Fall 2024 Lineup

EHour sessions are open to the public. Join us on Fridays at 11:30AM at Stamps Auditorium on North Campus!

KURT SKIFSTAD

Dixon and Carol Doll, Executive Director
UM Center for Entrepreneurship

August 30

UMA SUBRAMANIAN

Chief Operating Officer
Glydways

September 13

dr. marcus collins

Professor | Best-Selling Author | Chief Strategy Officer | Culture Scholar | Forbes Contributor

September 13

Kiko Dontchev

VP of Launch
SpaceX

September 20

Brian Bjelde

Head of People Operations
SpaceX

September 20

Bret Johnsen

CFO & President of Strategic Acquisitions
SpaceX

September 20

Marc Weiser

Managing Director
RPM Ventures

September 20

SAM Schillace

CVP, Deputy CTO
Microsoft

October 4

Jeffrey Schox

Founding Partner | Patent Attorney
Schox Patent Group

General Partner
Trucks Venture Capital

October 11

Nina Reyes

VP, Marketing and Communications and Founding Partner
Checkerspot

October 18

Jim Lico

President & CEO

Fortive Corporation

October 25

Ty Dunn

Founder & CEO
Continue

November 1

SOPHIE LINN

Product Designer at SRAM, LLC and Olympic Triathlete

November 8

Rachel McKay

Vice President of Services Delivery

Slingshot

November 15

JEFF KIRSCHNER

Founder & CEO

Litterati

December 6

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