Arthur shi with a group of university of michigan ELP students in San Francisco. The group is standing in front of a river
Alumni Arthur Shi: Wisdom for Aspiring Innovators

If you’ve ever dreamt of launching into the startup universe, this story might be the spark you need. Arthur Shi’s…

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Cfe director kurt skifstad and alumni elyse sorraco on stage in Austin texas. Backdrop has yellow banners with funding images.
From Ann Arbor to Austin: My View on how Michigan’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is Powering Bold Ideas and Big Impact

By Elyse Soracco Earlier this Spring, I took a trip to Austin, Texas to attend an alumni event highlighting entrepreneurship…

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Group of students listening to Brad King of Orbion
Building the Future of Space Innovation in Michigan: Brad King, Orbion, and U-M’s Entrepreneurial Pipeline

On March 21, 2025, Brad King, a three-time University of Michigan Aerospace alum and professor at Michigan Tech, took the…

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Vicki stands at the front of the classroom speaking to students.
Entrepreneurial Journey: Vicki Powell’s Return to Campus Inspiring Future Innovators

Vicki Powell, a distinguished alumna of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (ELP) and the innovative founder of a groundbreaking health-tech startup,…

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Faculty Fandom: Amy Cell

Meet Amy Cell, an entrepreneur whose journey from Ford to Silicon Valley shaped her into a vibrant force at the…

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5 U-M Alumni Founders Who Will Inspire You

The entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Michigan is plentiful and thriving, with more than 13 programs and organizations devoted…

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Alumni Spotlight: Natasja Nielsen

When Natasja Nielsen first arrived at the University of Michigan, starting a business was the furthest thing from her mind,…

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An Innovative Team: 55 Years of Dixon and Carol Doll

University of Michigan alum and Center for Entrepreneurship supporter, Dixon Doll, received the 2021 National Venture Capital Association’s Lifetime Achievement…

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Entrepreneurship Hour Boasts Impressive Guests for Winter ‘21

With a full semester of an all remote Entrepreneurship Hour in the books this fall, the Center for Entrepreneurship is…

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