Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
DETROIT - While the start of the pandemic forced furloughs, layoffs, and business closures at unprecedented speed, Americans responded by starting small businesses at a record pace, according to a new report by Zapier. Many full-time employees launched side hustles to bring in more income, and others were forced to pivot to small businesses or
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns in December to provide all the details about Michigan Council of Women in Technology events, scholarships, and more recapping 2021 and looking forward to 2022. For more information, click on MCWT.Org https://youtu.be/MI7TcVLXh24
ANN ARBOR - David Weaver from CitySide Ventures talks about what his angel groups can do for Michigan startups. He is associated with several, including Birmingham Angels and the GreatLakesAngels Fund. You can get more details by emailing him at [email protected]. https://youtu.be/CiaRcbCB3x8
ANN ARBOR - Skip Simms, managing partner of the Michigan Angel Fund, provides tips for how to attract private equity investors for your startups. He also encourages high net worth individuals and families to consider investing in Michigan startups as an asset class. More at www.miangelfund.com. https://youtu.be/hEymxiFql-I
GRAND RAPIDS — Michigan Capital Network has further expanded its angel investment network across the state with the addition of Saginaw-based BlueWater Angels. The addition expands Grand Rapids-based Michigan Capital Network to five angel investing affiliates that include Grand Angels in Grand Rapids, Ka-Zoo Angels in Kalamazoo, Woodward Angels in Detroit, and Flint Angels. The addition of BlueWater Angels expands Michigan Capital Network into
GRAND RAPIDS - Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids will be hosting its virtual pitch night Dec. 8. Conquer Accelerator provides ten weeks of intensive programming, focusing on completing tailored, goal-driven benchmarks. Conquer Accelerator - Grand Rapids Virtual Pitch Event Wednesday, December 8th at 3:00 P.M. Opening Statements Tom Stewart - Assistant Director of Venture Acceleration Pitch
BOULDER, Co. – A recent FlexJobs survey revealed that 58 percent of respondents prefer a fully remote job post-pandemic. However, 42 percent also report that their employers will require them to return to the office full-time, and 27 percent will be expected to return to a hybrid model. To highlight the many different companies that
New York - As many companies wonder why their workplaces remain ghost towns, a new survey reveals that COVID concerns are not what’s discouraging staff from coming into the office. In fact, they are working from home because of the greater work-life balance it purportedly offers. Indeed, workers place such a premium on this balance,
ANN ARBOR - Tom Vaughn, co-leader of Dykema’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice, highlights the results of a survey that shows 75 percent of respondents expect the M&A market to strengthen over the next 12 months, the highest level of optimism recorded in the 17-year history of the survey. https://youtu.be/_oooL-Kqpd0
DETROIT - Four of 10 Ford College Community Challenge annual grants were awarded to Wayne State University students recently for projects that will advance sustainability and community wellness in neighborhoods across greater Detroit. The remaining six awardees were Harvard University, Michigan State University, Ohio State University (2) and Rutgers University. The Ford Motor Company Fund
