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How Student Startup Funding Helped Julia Zislis Launch Letwork

What if one email could change the path of your venture? For Julia Zislis, a recent University of Michigan graduate…

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10 Years of ELP: How Mira Kaufman Found Her Path in Venture Capital

When Mira Kaufman arrived at the University of Michigan, she didn’t know venture capital existed. Today, she’s a venture leader…

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Aerogen Systems Wins Big with Fuel Grant

*Author’s note: As of Summer 2026, after clinching the top spot at U-M’s Impact Venture Demo Day (April 2026), Aerogen…

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Student Spotlight: Julia Huth

“Bet on yourself. Any idea, no matter how small, can truly change the trajectory of your Michigan experience.” If you’ve…

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Student Spotlight: Samantha Jayasundera

From tackling global security challenges to leading Michigan’s oldest entrepreneurship club, Samantha Jayasundera has built an impressive entrepreneurial journey at…

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January Fuel Finals: Showcasing Student Startups and Groundbreaking Ideas

The new year kicked off with a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship at the January Fuel Finals, highlighting the creativity…

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Student Success Story: Josh Dubler, Co-Founder of CDN Bars

How do you go from a classroom idea to securing 100 pre-order agreements in just one summer? Meet Josh Dubler…

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EHour x Fuel Pitch Competition Rounds out a Semester of Inspiration

Our final EHour session for the winter semester went out with a bang thanks to Fuel Finale, which wrapped up…

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MPowered’s MTank Award 3 Student Startups

Written by Nick Moroz, Director of Entrepreneurial Practice at the CFE. Modeled after ABC’s famous Shark Tank, MPowered students conducted…

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