Ross School of Business · University of Michigan

Zell Entrepreneurs

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140+
Students supported
$146M
Capital raised
58%
Active ventures since 2016
Zell Lurie Institute
Overview

Zell Entrepreneurs is a year-long program for students pursuing entrepreneurial careers, offered in two tracks: the Venture Track and the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Track. Both tracks provide tailored support, funding, mentorship, and connections to help students take their entrepreneurial ambitions to the next level.

How it works

Venture Track

For final-year students preparing to pursue their ventures full-time post-graduation.

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Track

For second-year MBA students seeking experience searching for a company to acquire and/or lead.

Recognition

The Ross School of Business is a global leader in entrepreneurship education. The business school consistently ranks among the top 10 in the world, with 69% of students launching, interning, or consulting at startups in the past academic year.

Team
Gregg Latterman
Executive Director
David Hiemstra
ETA Faculty
Steve Janssens
Director, Student & Alumni Programs
Drea Shipp-Caldwell
Senior Program Manager, Alumni Engagement