EVC Update - Week of Jan. 29

EVCCon Updates!

EVCCon Speaker Updates!

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!

While a handful of speaker and timing loose ends are still getting tied down, the vast majority of the event is in place, including the following panels and speakers:

Keynote sessions with:
- Semil Shah (Haystack)
- Adrian Fenty (MaC Venture Capital)

Panel sessions on:
- The founder journey to build a successful company
- Building and developing an early-stage VC firm
- Non-investor career paths within the innovation ecosystem
- Changing landscapes in each of climate, tech, and healthcare (separate)

Speakers including:
- Kristina Simmons (Overwater Ventures)
- Matt Taylor (The Holding Co)
- Christiana DelloRusso (LRVHealth)
- Wesley Selke (Better Ventures)
- Don Tappan (Braemar Energy Ventures)
- Alex Marquez (Experian Ventures)

Featured Events

Dare to Dream: Developing Your Business Model
This session will explore what a business model is; why a strong model is absolutely critical to anyone interested in launching a new product, service, business, or social venture; and how to develop an effective business model. Participants will learn how to use Alex Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas, a valuable one-page tool for generating and assessing business models. Facilitated by Josh Botkin, Ross Faculty & ZLI Entrepreneur in Residence
Tues., Jan. 30, 5pm, B3580
Registration

Desai Accelerator Information Session
Interested in participating in an accelerator as an intern or startup? Join the Desai Accelerator’s Managing Director and Desai alumni, who will describe the program experience and answer audience questions. The Desai Accelerator hosts a 7-month intensive program to support and grow scalable startups founded by U-M alumni. Program perks include a $25k investment, mentorship, interns, AWS credits, and more. The 2024 hybrid cohort will start on May 20 and run through December.
Tues., Jan. 30, 6pm, Virtual
Registration

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

Let’s find that dream gig of yours! The EVC member-only job board is continuing 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 make sure to add any postings you’ve seen that aren’t listed.

Member Opportunities

Italia Innovation Program
Embark on an unforgettable three-week countrywide exploration of the future of the Italian economy and society, featuring a world-class faculty, Italian business leaders, and a diverse cohort of global scholars. Participants will engage with leading brands and institutions, receiving mentorship from experts like John Paul Rollert, Stewart Thornhill, William Peduto, and others. The program includes company visits, hands-on seminars, and industry insights, fostering understanding and inspiring project work directly developed with leaders of prominent Made in Italy business sectors. Past experiences have included challenges with brands such as Zegna, Ferragamo, Gucci, Barilla, Lavazza, and illy Coffee. Details and application can be found here. Further details and application are here.
Program Dates: July 1-July 19, Italy

Sports Business Association VC Competition
The MBA SBA VC Investment Competition will take place virtually on Friday, February 16, 2024, from 11am to 4:30pm ET and will consist of two rounds. In Round 1, teams of 3-6 students will have the opportunity to present to esteemed MBA SBA alumni currently working in companies such as CrossFit, Fanatics, Web3 Pro, and Barclays. The competition heats up in Round 2, where the top three teams will present to executives in the sports VC ecosystem from SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, Drive by DraftKings, Superfly, and KB Partners.
Application Deadline: Thurs., Feb. 1
VC Investment Competition: Fri., Feb. 16 (Virtual)
Apply here for the VC competition.

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!