New Enterprise Forum Since 1986, we’ve linked entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources Since its founding, NEF has been a model for similar groups and a magnet for entrepreneurs and investors throughout Michigan, the Midwest, and beyond Our success has captured national media attention and is unique among
New Enterprise Forum | Tool Kit How to Own the Stage: Presentation Tips for Entrepreneurs New Enterprise Forum Watch on Startup CEO Reflections An insightful blog about building high-potential businesses by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Jen Baird
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Expert Panel: Should I stay, or should I go now? The Founder’s Dilemma MeetYourClass is a social platform helping universities fill seats by revolutionizing how they build community allocate resources Founded in 2022 by four U of M students, MeetYourClass was named one of the most disruptive undergraduate business school startups of 2023 by Poets and Quants Blake Mischley, Co-Founder and CEO, will present a short history of the company and its rapid growth
New Enterprise Forum | Events Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of New Enterprise Forum Our special program will include a look at the Past, Present and Future of NEF with notable guest speakers – Tom Porter, founder of NEF; Bill Mayer, SVP of Entrepreneur Services at Ann Arbor SPARK; Ana Timoficiuc, Founder CEO of MinaRosa; and Patty Glaza, EVP Managing Director of ID Ventures In addition
Pitch Pit and Showcase Presentation | New Enterprise Forum Benjamin Bukari, attorney at Mavacy Ben is an experienced attorney specializing in cybersecurity, digital assets, digital accessibility, and enterprise SaaS He advises emerging companies and Fortune 500 organizations on protecting assets, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and fostering sustainable business growth With a strategic, client-centered approach, Benjamin helps businesses
Pitch Pit and Showcase Presentation | New Enterprise Forum Pitch Pit Competition Selected entrepreneurs will each give a four-minute pitch of their business plan to a panel of investor judges in a “Shark Tank” format PowerPoint slides are not permitted Think of it as the proverbial “elevator speech ” After all of the pitches are completed, the judges will give detailed feedback At the end of the evening, the person with the highest score
New Enterprise Forum | Get Coached New Enterprise Forum exists to coach startups, help perfect their investor pitches, and connect entrepreneurs with investors We do that through our signature showcase presentation pitch coaching If you are an entrepreneur seeking capital and have a viable product, scalable business, investable company, and are a coachable founder, NEF has a proven coaching process to help you This process
Brophys VC Practicum at Ross Leverages NEF Mentors | New Enterprise Forum A number of New Enterprise Forum members have been involved in the development of the course over the last several years One of Brophy's key staff members for the course was Stewart Nelson, Past President and long time Board Member of the New Enterprise Forum With fellow NEF Board Member Gary Hazen, Stew created the Entrepreneur’s Equity Roadmap, a crucial element of the course curriculum
Awards Celebration - New Enterprise Forum NEF ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATION Join our members and celebrate the accomplishments of the outstanding startup entrepreneurs being recognized by New Enterprise Forum NEF Entrepreneur of the Year Award The NEF Entrepreneur of the Year Award is given to an individual who is not only changing the world in a good way through their entrepreneurial accomplishments, but is also inspiring others with