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"Entrepreneurship, I’ve learned, isn’t just a career track. It’s a way of seeing and conceptualizing. You can practice it even if you never pitch a startup or raise a dollar."

University of Michigan School of Social Work student Jonathan Song shares what ELP has taught him about the entrepreneurial mindset. Read his reflections:

What is the entrepreneurial mindset? and why is it important to non-entrepreneurs? – Center for Entrepreneurship For those of us who aren’t planning to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, the reality is this: the job market is competitive.

We dropped 23 University of Michigan students right into the heart of Boston's innovation ecosystem. Want to see what it's really like from a student's POV? Anjali Arora and Michael Ettlinger reflect on the real-world lessons behind every stop:https://myumi.ch/E7x56

A huge thank you to Jules Pieri, BlueShift, Vecna Robotics, Lexington Medical, Inc., Reframe Systems, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, VulcanForms Inc., and our Boston alumni for taking the time to inspire the next generation of innovators. 👏

Trekking Through Boston Innovation – Center for Entrepreneurship In a city praised as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial hubs, innovation does not feel accidental.

You saw the ClawCon Michigan flyers, but what really went down? University of Michigan students and community members brought their curiosity and passion, learned about agentic AI, and, of course, enjoyed a lobster buffet. 🦞 Get all the details: https://myumi.ch/8J1Qz

Entrepreneurs draw inspiration from all kinds of sources, including unexpected ones. If you need a confidence boost, look no further than legend , whose quotes remind us that confidence, creativity, and action are the real game-changers: https://myumi.ch/E7934

What's your favorite Harvey Specter moment?

Suits, Startups, and Specter: 10 Harvey Quotes Every Entrepreneur Should Live By – Center for Entrepreneurship Most TV characters live in a different universe. Every once in a while, though, someone on screen says exactly what...

What does really mean at the University of Michigan? We believe it’s a mindset that drives creative solutions, builds value, and empowers every student, regardless of major, to make an impact.

We’re proud to welcome innovators from all disciplines into our innovative community. Curious? Check out our latest blog to see how entrepreneurial thinking starts here and travels everywhere:

What is Entrepreneurship Like at the University of Michigan? – Center for Entrepreneurship At the University of Michigan's Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE), we promise you this: entrepreneurship isn’t just for business majors or aspiring startup founders.

When Michael Ettlinger saw CFE's table at Michigan Engineering's Embark Fair, he was "instantly drawn in."

Since that pivotal day, Michael has dived deep: from completing the Perot Jain TechLab: Climate Change program and the Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, to becoming a Fellow in the 2026 Entrepreneurial Leadership Program.

“When I look at the impact of these projects—on communities, the planet, my teammates, and myself—I sometimes wonder if I should tear up or get right back to work. Sometimes, it’s both.”

Read more: https://myumi.ch/MkQ5Q

What does it mean to be an entrepreneur at the University of Michigan? For Max Feldman, it means following your curiosity, even when you don’t fit the mold.

When an article he wrote for The Michigan Daily went viral on campus, Max recognized an opportunity to solve students' scheduling woes. From there, he threw himself into entrepreneurship, joining Sigma Eta Pi and CFE's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program while building his first venture.

Along the way, Max discovered that the entrepreneurial community at Michigan is as creative and diverse as its students. He leaned into mentorship, collaboration, and the unexpected lessons that come from facing big challenges (and sometimes from a box of Washtenaw Dairy donuts in the library.)

His advice to his freshman-year self? “Write more poems.”

Read Max's full story: https://myumi.ch/bVJzk"

Entrepreneurship starts young, and MPowered Entrepreneurship's Trailblaze proved it! Garden City Public Schools Middle School students embraced problem-solving, pushed boundaries, and uncovered the magic of innovation.

"Once the students realized that every product they love started with a simple “What if?”, their energy became contagious. They stopped seeing themselves as just kids in a classroom and started seeing themselves as problem-solvers."

Learn more in this recap by Karen Vera Sanchez: https://myumi.ch/Qw237

“Having an entrepreneurial mindset is what’ll empower you to change the world. In short, it teaches you to create value, identify opportunities, and scale impact.”

Meet Eric Bacyinski: Adjunct Lecturer for ENTR 407 (EHour) and Director of External Engagement & Mentorship at CFE. Eric connects people, builds bold ideas, and proves that entrepreneurial thinking can shake up any field. Read more: https://myumi.ch/qZJ73