EVC Update - Week of Jan. 15

EVCCon Tickets are LIVE, Jan. 26 Touchdown Ventures Event

EVCCon Tickets are LIVE!

Join professional and aspiring entrepreneurs and venture capitalists at our second annual EVCCon to network with and learn from the best in the investing and startup ecosystems!

EVCCon is an annual conference organized by Michigan EVC, featuring guest speakers, panel discussions, workshops, and a pitch series. This year’s event will cover topics spanning tech and social impact, accessing funding, and scaling a successful business, among other vertical-specific sessions.

Mystery Dinners

New year, new friends! Meet other EVC members by signing up for a mystery dinner at a club member’s house! We’ll handle the food, you bring the conversation.

Also, we want to hear from you! Please share what types of programming you're looking for so we can tailor EVC’s winter semester events to our club members.

Featured Events

Touchdown Ventures Lunch & Learn
Join the EVC for a captivating Lunch and Learn session featuring David Horowitz, Founder and CEO of Touchdown Ventures, Michigan alumnus, and Lecturer for the Entrepreneurial Finance Capstone Course.

This event provides a unique opportunity to delve into the world of corporate venture capital and learn about Touchdown's summer internship program and full-time opportunities. Don't miss this chance to network, gain valuable insights, and discover career paths with industry experts.
Fri., Jan. 26, 1pm, R2220

ZLI Startup & Career Fair
The Zell Lurie Institute hosts an annual Startup & VC Career Fair, connecting startups and venture capital firms with University of Michigan students seeking internships and full-time employment. Connect with some of the top startups, VC firms, and corporations local to metro Detroit and beyond.
Registration Link: Virtual Career Fair - Thurs., Feb. 1, 5pm
Registration Link: In-Person Career Fair - Fri., Feb. 2, 12pm, Blau Colloquium

For a comprehensive list of events for the Ann Arbor entrepreneurial community. click here.

Job Postings

Kick off the new year by finding your dream summer gig! The EVC member-only Job Board is starting to pop with full-time jobs, summer internships, and mid-year opportunities across startups and venture capital. See what’s been posted at the link below and add any postings you’ve seen that aren’t listed.

Member Opportunities

Animal Pace
No motivation to do cardio? Or are you just looking for a way to amplify your outdoor experience? Animal Pace got your back!

Animal Pace is an app created by a Michigan student that gamifies your runs. The whole idea is that you run, gather coins, and collect animals! This provides a greater sense of satisfaction and, in turn, incentivizes you to run more. Download it now for free here.

Sprout
Launching on January 22nd, Sprout is a platform that links university talent with forward-thinking startups. The initial cohort, featuring startups in Sustainability, Health & Wellness, and EdTech, is gearing up with a variety of open roles in software engineering, operations & data science, marketing, and more. If you're looking to dive into the startup scene and explore opportunities in these areas, Sprout is the place to be.

Head over to their website (sprouty.co) to create your profile and start connecting with startups that align with your interests and skills.

Stay connected! Hit up the official EVC socials to stay in the know about future events, opportunities on campus, and companies trying to hire you!