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- 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
- Panel: “Do You Even Need to Impress Investors in Today’s Fundraising . . .
Jeff has been a passionate catalyst for entrepreneurship in the metro Detroit ecosystem In addition to his role of Entrepreneur in Residence with TechTown, Jeff sits on the board of the New Enterprise Forum and is a co-founder of Commune Angels, a Michigan-based angel community bridging capital for diverse founders and funders
- New Enterprise Forum | Events
New Enterprise Forum will be presenting Skip Simms, former Ann Arbor SPARK vice president and Michigan Angel Fund managing member, with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his substantial contributions to the startup ecosystem in the state of Michigan
- New Enterprise Forum | Pitch Pit Competitions
While the hallmark of New Enterprise Forum is our signature investor presentation pitch coaching, we also know that there are many early-stage companies that are just starting off and need practice telling their story and networking within the community So, NEF also conducts four Pitch Pit Competitions throughout the year A Pitch Pit Competition is a wonderful opportunity to vet a business
- 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
- 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
- New Enterprise Forum | Tool Kit
New Enterprise Forum has many partner sponsors, who are dedicated, along with us, in helping entrepreneurs and their startup companies Please visit our Sponsor Directory to learn more about how these organizations can help you
- The Michigan Startup Scene: Past, Present, and Future | New Enterprise . . .
Join us for an in-depth look at Michigan’s Startup Scene: Past, Present, and Future, where we’ll explore the transformation of the state’s entrepreneurial landscape - from a region once plagued by “brain drain” to a thriving hub of innovation and growth Pete Martin will unpack why it’s historically been harder for Midwest founders, how that tide is turning thanks to Michigan grit
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