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5th Annual ZLI Alumni Pitch Competition & Showcase
Welcome to the Zell Lurie Institute Virtual Alumni Showcase, featuring 22 of our University of Michigan Alumni startup companies. This is an opportunity to discover the innovative businesses that are providing solutions to unmet needs in respective markets and disrupting industries with their unique expertise and talented team members. Explore these brands and learn about the products and services available from University of Michigan Alumni founders.
2022 ZLI Alumni Pitch and Showcase Winners (L-R) Jack Griffin, FoodFinder; Adam Hokin, PedalCell; Dawn Verbrigghe, Jottful; Victoria Lucas, The Ivy Sap LLC
Registration Required to Watch LIVE Virtual Pitch Event
Registration Required to Watch LIVE Virtual Pitch Event
When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 1:00-3:00 PM ET
The ZLI Alumni Pitch Competition is on Zoom!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing join information.
This Showcase is open for the public to view all Alumni pitch videos and vote for "Best Alumni Showcase" (including a cash prize and in-kind consulting).
The mission of this program is to bring awareness to U-M Alumni-founded brands from across the globe and to help alumni entrepreneurs become pitch ready for investment opportunities.
The mission of this program is to bring awareness to U-M Alumni-founded brands from across the globe and to help alumni entrepreneurs become pitch ready for investment opportunities.
Throughout this virtual showcase, you can learn about the entrepreneurial journeys of the Alumni founders, judges, consultants and coaches that all contribute to this dynamic eco-system.
Throughout this virtual showcase, you can learn about the entrepreneurial journeys of the Alumni founders, judges, consultants and coaches that all contribute to this dynamic eco-system.
ZLI Alumni/ae Programs are designed to serve all entrepreneurs, at all stages of business development, across industries and geographic locations.
Global.
Local.
Virtual.
"Lots of people can ask the question. Very few can propose the solution, and it's the solution that differentiates the entrepreneur."
"Lots of people can ask the question. Very few can propose the solution, and it's the solution that differentiates the entrepreneur."
— Sam Zell (1941-2023)
— Sam Zell (1941-2023)
Go Blue!
Go Blue!
ZLI serves the broad campus community of students and alumni from all industries and academic disciplines. If you would like to explore entrepreneurship, contact ZLI for resources to help you launch, grow or scale your business and sign-up for Office Hours with our team. https://zli.umich.edu/contact-us
ZLI serves the broad campus community of students and alumni from all industries and academic disciplines. If you would like to explore entrepreneurship, contact ZLI for resources to help you launch, grow or scale your business and sign-up for Office Hours with our team. https://zli.umich.edu/contact-us
Alumni/ae Pitch Perks:
Alumni/ae Pitch Perks:
Engages broadly with our global U-M Alumni entrepreneurs through this virtual event
Inclusive opportunity for U-M Alumni participants and showcase their companies from anywhere in the world and bring awareness to these innovative brands
U-M Alumni/ae benefit from the feedback and expertise of judges, coaches and consultants that dedicate time to share insights at all stages of business development across industries
The Top 8 pitches will be LIVE with Judges' Q&A and announcements of Top 3 Prize Winners at the conclusion of the virtual event
Best Virtual Alumni Showcase will be awarded by popular public vote
All 4 winners receive cash awards and in-kind consulting
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