New Enterprise Forum | Events New Enterprise Forum is proud to have the September forum meeting be part of a2Tech360, Ann Arbor’s week-long celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship! Click here for more information, and to learn about all that is happening there during the week
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
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Expert Panel: The Devil is in the Details - New Enterprise Forum Matt Henry with EarthMetric Innovations EarthMetric Innovations is a cutting-edge AI technology company dedicated to revolutionizing sustainable agriculture Its mission is to empower farmers and address climate change-induced challenges by providing cost-effective solutions Originated out of Michigan State University and developing innovative technology, EMI aims to enhance crop yield
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
NEF Pitch Pit and Alumni Updates | New Enterprise Forum Alumni Updates Hear news and progress about past Showcase Presenters Electric Outdoors (Oct 2023) and Innsightful (Oct 2022) 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
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 | About The core mission of New Enterprise Forum is to coach startups, help perfect their investor pitches and connect entrepreneurs with investors Our hallmark offering is our showcase presentation pitch coaching, but we also have other tools and activities, including expert panel discussions, pitch pit competitions, business readiness assessments and pitch tune-ups We are comprised of a team of