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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
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
Showcase Presentation and Fireside Chat: Pre-Seed Fundraising Krishnan Kandasamy and ZenHedge ZenHedge offers peace of mind by protecting Shippers from the financial impact of tender rejection, freight rate volatility, and other supply chain disruptions - risks that were once hard to “hedge” against Krishnan Kandasamy has held leadership roles in risk management, business development, product innovation, marketing, and finance in energy and
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
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
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
Pitch Pit Extravaganza! - New Enterprise Forum Pitch Pit Extravaganza! Selected entrepreneurs will each give a four-minute pitch of their business plan, an “elevator speech”, to a panel of investor judges in a “Shark Tank” format
New Enterprise Forum | Sponsors We’re grateful for the support of our many sponsors and partners Without your support we wouldn’t be able fulfill our mission of Coaching, Perfecting, and Connecting NEF Members: please visit our Sponsor Directory below to learn more about these generous organizations and how they support our entrepreneurial community
New Enterprise Forum | NEF Pitch Pit Application Please fill out this form in its entirety - which should only require a few minutes of your time We will review the application and let you know if you have been accepted into the competition If you have any questions, please send an email to NEFPitchPit@NewEnterpriseForum org
1986-2020 - mail. newenterpriseforum. org How It All Began: For 34 years, entrepreneurs who believe in the possibilities have gathered each month at the New Enterprise forum to strengthen our entrepreneurial community It started in the mid-1980’s, when Ann Arbor had one venture capital firm, no forums for entrepreneurs or investors and little infrastructure to support an entrepreneurial idea Even so, Tom Porter had a notion It