- 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
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
- 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
- Pitch Pit and Showcase - New Enterprise Forum
Melanie de Vries has over 20 years’ experience in driving growth strategy for early-stage software, education technology, professional services, non-profit, alternative energy, manufacturing, and health services organizations She has a history of success in developing marketing and sales programs that build and improve on the profitability of companies Her recent experience includes
- New Enterprise Forum | Become A Member
NEF members are energetic participants in the startup community They bring their diverse talents and experience to all our events and to our pitch coaching services Many of our members are business professionals offering products and services to help Michigan businesses grow, Visit our Member Directory to learn more about what they have to offer Are you also interested in contributing to
- 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
- 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
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