EHOUR MOVES TO CENTRAL CAMPUS FOR WINTER 2027

Your Fridays Just Got More Central!

This winter, EHour is headed to East Hall, McKeachie Auditorium!

Join us every Friday for real stories from real entrepreneurs, packed with big ideas, bold moves, and plenty of inspiration, all in one Entrepreneurship Hour.

ENTR 407 | 11:00am | East Hall, McKeachie Auditorium | One Credit

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Engaging Discussions

After their presentations, our guests 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, as well as the many topics, industries, and subject matter that anyone can help revolutionize.

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Industry Game Changers

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

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EHour Named After Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen

A generous gift from 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.

Fall 2026 Lineup

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Andy Lapsa

Co-Founder, CEO
Stoke Space

September 11

Ty Dunn

Founder
Continue (Acquired by Cursor)

September 18

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Maayan Ziv

Founder & CEO
AccessNow

October 2

Sam Schillace

CVP, Deputy CTO
Microsoft

October 9

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Kiko Dontchev

VP, Launch
SpaceX

October 16

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Justin Lopas

COO, Co-Founder
Base Power

October 16

Monica Wheat

Co-Founder, Executive Director
Venture Catalysts

October 23

Kate Ryder

Founder, CEO
Maven

November 6

At Ross School of Business, Robertson Auditorium

Aaron Crumm

Owner
Adaptive Materials, Inc

November 13

Chris Sharp

Founder, CEO
Skye

December 4

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