Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
ANN ARBOR—Organizers of the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium announced the ventures that will present at the 38th annual event, which will be held May 14-15 at the Marriott Resort in Ypsilanti. A total of 32 companies actively seeking funding that represent the best of the emerging growth companies across the Midwest will showcase their ventures to an audience of more than
ROYAL OAK - Kathleen Norton-Schock joins Matt and Mike for her monthly update on the Michigan Council of Women in Technology and her own podcast, Diva Tech Talk with Nicole Scheffler. Kathleen Norton-Schock To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/e167-kathleen-norton-schock
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, portfolio manager at Invest Detroit Ventures, talks about her panel at IoT Tech Connect that teaches entrepreneurs how to pitch Angel Investors. She also interviews the founder of one of her portfolio companies, Kimberly Gamez, Founder & CEO of Mi Padrino, an event planning service to help parents and families
DETROIT - The legalization of recreational marijuana by Michigan voters last November created a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs to build legitimate businesses in cannabis products and services. On April 29, a group of these entrepreneurs will offer advice on how anyone can get involved in the New Business of Cannabis In Michigan. A panel discussion
ROYAL OAK - If you are an entrepreneur, how do you pitch an Angel Investor? That will be the topic of a panel discussion April 29 during IoT Tech Connect. On that panel will be Lauren Hoffman from Woodward Angels and Rock Ventures. She is joined on this podcast by Grand Angels President Tim Parker.
ROYAL OAK - Motor City Connect Founder Terry Bean will moderate a panel discussion during IoT Tech Connect on April 29 at the Michigan Science Center called "Getting better connected - how local entrepreneurs are using social media to extend their reach, grow their brand and increase profits." Terry Bean Panelists include: Tom Lawrence, Lawrence
DETROIT—The Detroit-based financial information services provider Benzinga announced a collaboration with Skyhook, a consumer location data analytics provider, to deliver its geolocational datasets. The product will be based on venue locations and the number of consumer visits that are seen at those respective venues. Boston-based Skyhook uses a combination of GPS and cell phone data to track the location and behaviors of consumers through
ROYAL OAK – On M2 Techcast April 1 the focus is on the IoT Tech Connect Conference April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Mike Brennan, co-host of M2 Techcast, is co-producer of the day-long event that will highlight IoT in Southeast Michigan. Rick Beckers, the other event co-producer, will discuss two of the tracks
DETROIT - Jeff Sloan, Co-Founder and CEO of StartupNation, has agreed to help judge the China-government backed InnoSTARS competition April 29 at the Michigan Science Center. Deadline to apply is April 15. StartupNation attracts, inspires and empowers aspiring entrepreneurs by providing the knowledge and resources necessary to start a business. From dreaming to doing, we
ROYAL OAK - Nezar Akeel, creator and Founder of MaxFit, explains his All-In-One gym product on this segment of M2 Techcast. He’s working with the Lawrence Technological University’s Centrepolis Accelerator. He's also launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund commercialization of his athletic training product. Nezar Akeel More at http://www.maxfitpro.com To listen, click on https://soundcloud.com/mike-brennan-841872555/maxfit-all-in-one-gym-with-nezar-akeel
