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EHour Named After Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

A generous gift from the Marc and Mary Weiser named our signature speaker series the Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen EHour, honoring the CFE’s founder and his extraordinary global impact.

A former U-M professor of space science and aerospace engineering and leader of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, Dr. Zurbuchen advanced landmark missions—from the James Webb Space Telescope to Perseverance, Ingenuity, and beyond.

The naming honors his enduring commitment and influence on both the Center for Entrepreneurship and the future innovators it serves.

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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.

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Join us every Friday this fall and winter for Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen’s EHour — an intimate speaker series where innovators share their journeys, insights, and ideas that are shaping industries and challenging the status quo.

Explore diverse topics, discover inspiring career paths, and ignite your own entrepreneurial mindset. Open to all — students, staff, families, and the broader community.

Fridays at 11:30 AM
Stamps Auditorium, Walgreen Drama Center (North Campus)

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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 2026 Lineup

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Marc Howland

Co-Founder, Chief Breadless Officer
Breadless

January 16

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MITCHELL ROHDE

Founder & Principal
Rohde Way, LLC

January 23

Babak Parviz

CEO, Founder
newdays.ai

January 30

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Priya Gogoi

Co-Founder
Celsee, Inc.

February 6

Brad Baum

Co-Founder
Stance Health

February 13

Mal Sridhar

Co-Founder & CEO
TheraDriver

February 20

Jenna Birch

Founder
SISU

March 13

Fred Richard

Olympic Gymnast
CEO of FrederickFlips

March 20

Allison Winstel

Chief of Staff
mHub

April 3

Danny Sheridan

Co-Founder, CEO
Fern

April 17

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