Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship

We’re proud to celebrate another year recognized among the top entrepreneurship programs in the world!

From world-class programs to hands-on learning and a vibrant ecosystem of support, Michigan continues to stand out as a global leader in entrepreneurial education.

Join the leadership who made the Zach Bryan @ the Big House concert possible, from AEG Presents, a global leader in live music and entertainment, and WME | William Morris Endeavor, the original talent agency empowering artists to achieve success and shape culture. 🎶 🎙️

Thank you to this event's supporting orgs: Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship, Michigan Music Business Club, MUSIC Matters, and Big Ticket Productions

Register at luma.com/a3329rbu

Our students went to Northwestern’s campus to hear from some of the brightest entrepreneurial minds. From lessons on data-driven storytelling and effective decision making to understanding how to deliver the perfect product or service to your customer, our students gained crucial knowledge on ways they can enhance their start-ups.

The fundamentals of a clear marketing design are determining a goal, identifying any impediments, and creating a measurable solution. These 3 insights on how to market smarter are brought to you by the Zell Entrepreneur’s 2025 Chicago Trek. 🏙️ If you’re interested in being part of this program, follow the link in our bio for notifications when the application drops!

A few items for every entrepreneur’s toolbox 🧰

💡 How can you stay compliant with data privacy and AI regulations?

The regulatory landscape is complex and constantly evolving. This checklist highlights key principles to help guide your approach. Compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines—it’s about earning trust from your customers, partners, and investors.

These insights come from Shayne Adler and Michael Adler of Aetos Data Consulting, guest speakers at our recent Launch & Learn event.

⭐ We’re spotlighting students in the Zell Entrepreneurs program! ⭐
Meet Cameron, a Business student at Michigan with a passion for fostering meaningful connections. Through his startup, Novl’d, he’s building a platform that connects users based on what truly matters to them—no fluff, just the real story.

Zell Entrepreneurs is a prestigious, year-long program that offers personalized support to help students either launch a new venture or take the lead in an existing one. If YOU want to start your next big chapter, sign up with the link in our bio to be notified when the application opens

Assembling any sort of team requires:
✅ a shared vision
✅ complementary skills
✅ teamwork
✅ leadership
✅ adaptability

Former lead singer and songwriter of How to Save a Life, , sat down with Executive Director Gregg Latterman to discuss the power of team building—and performed LIVE! 🎶 Swipe for some highlights!

Detroit is a promising environment for future entrepreneurs, and our Zell Entrepreneurs got the inside scoop on what success looks like directly from Detroit business owners.

Zell Entrepreneurs is an elite year-long program that provides tailored support to help students launch a new venture or acquire and lead an existing company. To learn more about applying to become a Zell Entrepreneur Program, sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/7d2e3ef1673e/ze-interest-form

has been ranked the second for our undergraduate program for entrepreneurship in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! The Zell Lurie Institute is honored to support our student entrepreneurs. Go Blue!

💡 Attend EVC's 3rd Annual Venture Summit, featuring guest speaker Bill Gurley next Friday, September 6th! Bill will be joined by nine additional speakers to share insights on everything from the current VC climate to student discussions on careers.

📩 For more information and to register today, head to bit.ly/3AQFb56!