Sept. 15		Business Model Competition Sponsored by the Ross School of Business Entrepreneur and Venture Club
5:30p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m.		Blau Auditorium Announcement of Pitch Finalists The five teams selected to present will be announced. Business Model Competition Each team will give a three-minute pitch and then a panel of experienced entrepreneurial professionals will conduct a three-minute question and answer session. The audience will pick the best overall and the most creative business plan. Judges will pick the best business plan. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Sept. 16 8:30 a.m.		Registration, Networking, Continental Breakfast Ross School of Business at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
9:00 a.m.		Keynote Speaker - Brad Keywell (BBA ‘91, JD ’93), Co-founder & Director of Groupon, Inc. “Entrepreneurship: The Time is Now” Blau Auditorium Mr. Keywell will tell the story behind the multiple business ventures he has created and provide insights on taking risks and turning visions into success. Mr. Keywell is also Co-founder and Managing Partner of Lightbank, Co-founder and Director of MediaBank LLC, and Co-founder and Director of Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Presentation of the Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year Award Thomas Kinnear, Executive Director, Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies
10:10 a.m.		Networking Break and Refreshments
10:25 a.m.		Concurrent Panel Discussions – Session I - Starting Your Business R2210 - Growing Your Business R2220 - Inside the Mind of a VC R2230 - Entrepreneurial Careers R2240
11:25 a.m.		Networking Break and Refreshments
11:40 a.m.		Concurrent Panel Discussions – Session II Session I panels are repeated.
12:40 p.m.		Morning Session Concludes Lunch and Learn immediately follows and is open to all U-M Students.
12:40 p.m. -2:00 p.m.		Lunch and Learn: Meet with leading entrepreneurs and investors. Presented by Ann Arbor SPARK Executive Residence Dining Room Executive Residence, Lower Level This activity is open to all U-M students and provides the opportunity to have small group discussions with experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Topics relate to different stages of the start-up life cycle and to starting businesses in different industries.

Panel Discussions

Getting Started: Making an Idea Reality
R2210
Every budding entrepreneur seems to be constantly awash in new ideas: a new product, a new market, a new innovation.  But without a way to vet these ideas, most go unrealized.  Ross offers an incredible environment to pursue new ventures and develop new ideas through competitions, incubators, seed funds and mentors. Come hear our panelists talk about their experiences developing their own ideas into thriving companies.
Panelists:
Adam Borden (MBA ’05), Founder & Managing Director, Bradmer Foods
Michelle Crumm (MBA ’99), formerly Co-founder & Chief Business Officer, Adaptive Materials
Ben Kazez, Founder & General Manager, Mobiata
Todd Sullivan (MBA ’05), CEO, CrowdZone
Moderators: Adam Carver (MBA/MS '12), Ross School of Business
Ed Grubb (MBA ’12), Ross School of Business

Growing a Company: How a Startup Becomes a Business
R2220
So you have proven your idea and gotten your startup off the ground...now what? While getting to the point of operation and cash flow is a big step for any company, most startups don’t make it over the next growth hump, failing to develop into long term viable companies. Come learn from our panelists' experiences in the startup world to find out the best practices and biggest pitfalls when developing your business.
Panelists:
Omer Abdullah (MBA ’95), Co-founder and Managing Director, The Smart Cube
Jennifer Baird, CEO, Accio Energy, formerly President & CEO of Accuri Cytometers
Jason Raznick, Co-founder & Editor, Benzinga
Robert Wolfe, Co-founder, Moosejaw and Crowdrise
Moderator: David Miller (MBA ’12), Ross School of Business

Inside the Mind of a VC: How They Look at Startups
R2230
Venture capitalists can provide incredible value and expertise to growing companies. However simply knowing the mechanics of the funding process isn't enough to attract investment. In this panel, we will explore how VCs think about risk, reward and emerging sectors. Panelists representing a wide range of industries will discuss the changes in the ecosystem and the challenges and opportunities presented by these changes.
Panelists:
Mary Lincoln Campbell (MBA '79), Managing Director & Founder, EDF Ventures
Tony Grover, Managing Director, RPM Ventures
Armando Pauker (MBA ’95), General Partner, Apex Venture Partners
Ryan Waddington (MBA ’99), Co-founder & Managing Director, Huron River Ventures
Moderator: Pratheepan Madasamy (MBA ’12), Ross School of Business

Entrepreneurial Careers: Innovating in Startups, Corporations and Beyond
R2240
Starting a company while at Ross isn't the only way to pursue an entrepreneurial career. Many entrepreneurs use their time at Ross to further develop their skill sets while gaining industry expertise at larger companies. More still may pursue a position at already established startup, while others will build careers at venture funds or new business development at large corporations. Come join our panel to find out how guests have built entrepreneurial careers both inside and outside of the startup world.
Panelists:
Shaily Baranwal (MBA '07), Co-founder, Elevate Learning
Nick Cucinelli (MBA ’05), Mentor in Residence, UM Office of Tech Transfer & CEO, CSquared Innovations Inc.
Gregg Hammerman (MBA ’07), formerly Director of Business Development and Strategy, gloStream
Atisa Sioshansi (MBA '04, MSE/BSE '97), formerly Medical Products Strategic Initiatives, Group Manager, Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Moderator: Erin Braddock (MBA ’13), Ross School of Business

Student Lunch & Learn

Meet with Leading Entrepreneurs and Investors
Executive Residence Dining Room