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FoundHERS From Bench to Launch: Spotlighting Women Innovators in STEM

Contributed by Nimisha Nandankar, Venture Analyst, Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund The Duderstadt Center was pulsing with energy on October 7…

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Student Spotlight: Tanisha Kelly Garrett

What does it really mean to be bold in the pursuit of knowledge? For Tanisha Kelly Garrett, a Master of…

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Suits, Startups, and Specter: 10 Harvey Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Live By

Most TV characters live in a different universe. Every once in a while, though, someone on screen says exactly what…

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A Summer of Growth: Entrepreneurship Through Art and Culture 

Written by: Lauren Smith, Entrepreneurial Leadership Program, Masters in Dance 2026 This summer, I was reminded just how important it…

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Faculty Fandom: Jim Fish

At CFE, we know the entrepreneurial spark lives in every Wolverine, in every college and every corner of campus. That’s…

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Accidental CEO: How One U-M Student’s Elective Sparked a Six-Figure Startup

Headshot courtesy of Wave RF / Kevin McPoland (@kevvphotography) What if one quick decision could change everything?  In Fall 2022,…

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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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New Semester, New Faces: Get to Know CFE’s Faculty

At the Center for Entrepreneurship, every semester is a fresh opportunity to discover new passions, build your network, and shape…

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Breaking Out of Your Shell As A Team Member

Written by: Filomela Gerou, Entrepreneurial Leadership Program WN23-FA24 Takeaways from Failures Your managers, advisors, and mentors are valuable resources that…

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