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SUMMARY:Founders First Fridays
DESCRIPTION:The first Friday of each month\, founders get together to connect\, share their challenges\, and be resources for each other. This is a casual meetup with no set agenda\, just Founders helping Founders.We’re holding Founders First Fridays in multiple cities across the state so all founders have a place to connect with the other great folks building companies here in Michigan. Hope to see you there! \nRSVP HereMeetup locations and times: \nAnn Arbor  \n9-10am at Cahoots (206 E Huron St\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48104) \nHosted by Prashant Salla\, founder of GoodHood \nDetroit \n9-10am at Newlab @ Michigan Central (2050 15th St\, Detroit\, MI 48216) \nHosted by Achsha Jones\, founder of TripSlip \nEast Lansing \n10-11am at Blue Owl Coffee (213 Ann St Suite C\, East Lansing\, MI 48823) \nHosted by Shreesha Maddur\, founder of Zenit \nGrand Rapids \n10-11am at Start Garden (40 Pearl St NW #200\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503) \nHosted by Terra Osman\, founder of Farmish\, and Dre Wallace\, founder of Opnr \nKalamazoo \n9:30-10:30am at Startup Zoo (229 E Michigan Ave Suite 335\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49007) \nHosted by Sydney Davis\, founder of NixCode \nRoyal Oak \n9-10am at Bamboo (220 S Main St\, Royal Oak\, MI 48067) \nHosted by Christina Fair\, founder of Hum \nTraverse City \n9-10am at Happy Camper Coffee (212 River St\, Elk Rapids\, MI 49629) \nHosted by Broc Crandall\, founder of Stocked
URL:https://michiganfoundersfund.org/event/founders-first-fridays-august/
LOCATION:Michigan\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Founder Relationships,Networking,Startup Advancement
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SUMMARY:Founders Retreat - August
DESCRIPTION:This unique experience is open to all MI-based\, high-growth founders seeking leadership growth opportunities\, a safe forum to share and discuss real business challenges and goals amongst a group of like-minded peers\, and a way to build meaningful connections and a long-lasting support network to lean on throughout your startup journey. \nThis is an all-inclusive experience at a private B&B on Lake Michigan designed specifically for founders. We will accept 10-12 founders into the August 2023 cohort. For those who apply and are invited to attend\, the retreat will be $500 with a 50% discount for MFF Members. \n*A limited number of financial scholarships will be available to accepted applicants to support their participation in the program. \n  \nGoals of the Founders Retreat: \n\nBuild meaningful relationships and camaraderie\nShare experiences and networks – learn from and with others\nBecome invested in each other’s success\nEnhance leadership skills to take the company to the next level\nEstablish the connection between business culture\, success and community\n\nParticipants are required to be present at all retreat activities\, which will take place from Wednesday\, August 16 at noon through Friday\, August 18 at noon. Retreat Activities Include: \n\nGroup breakfasts\, lunches and dinners\nA series of 3-4 business and culture workshops over the course of the retreat – led by a professional facilitator and MFF\nTime for founder case studies – exchange and discussion\nOptional exercise/workout activities (such as yoga on the beach) and a group lake activity or vineyard tour\nFree time to explore the local area and enjoy the beach\n\nRetreat attendees will also meet periodically for the subsequent 12 months as a cohort\, to continue fellowship with peers and provide space for continued exchange and support. \nClick here to read about a recent Founders Retreat and see photos from the experience. \n  \nApplication process \nTo apply\, please complete the application below by July 21st\, 2023. Applicants will be notified of their selection to this retreat’s cohort by July 25th. If you have questions\, please email: community@michiganfoundersfund.org \nApplications will be evaluated on a few key criteria: \n\nThere is an established team\, large addressable market\, and scalable business model\nHave secured some level of funding for the company\nProduct is in market (and ideally generating revenue)\n\n  \nAugust 2023 Founders Retreat Application
URL:https://michiganfoundersfund.org/event/founders-retreat-august-2023/
LOCATION:Rosemont Inn\, 83 Lakeshore Drive\, Douglas\, MI\, 49406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coaching,Community,Founder Relationships,Startup Advancement
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