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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. Throughout 2012 & 2013 we funded many companies and then pulled together a second fund. Adam & I decided we wanted to return to our roots and focus on mentorship, which is our passion.

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Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. Founded in 2013, Koddi was built to innovate in the adtech space. So they created Workit Health. Ripple Science.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

Both Sides of the Table

Obviously I’m a proponent of still working closely with your investors to make sure that they feel bought into your decisions which will matter a lot if you ever need their support in the future. Mentorship. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions. Reviewing financial & operational performance.

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Meet Big Giver and EO Member Max Kerr

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He was nominated for his considerable commitment to giving back to the community through dentistry as well as his generous support for the Capital Area Dental Foundation. In May 2013, he opened his own dental practice, Vista Ridge Family Dentistry. Max Kerr was the recipient of the Patsy Woods Martin BIG Giver Award in Austin, Texas.