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Join us to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of New Enterprise Forum. Our special program will include a look at the Past, Present and Future of NEF with notable guest speakers – Tom Porter, founder of NEF; Bill Mayer, SVP of Entrepreneur Services at Ann Arbor SPARK; Ana Timoficiuc, Founder & CEO of MinaRosa; and Patty Glaza, EVP & Managing Director of ID Ventures. In addition ...
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Since 1986, we’ve linked entrepreneurs to management expertise, potential joint venture partners, mentors, business services, capital, and other critical resources. Since its founding, NEF has been a model for similar groups and a magnet for entrepreneurs and investors throughout Michigan, the Midwest, and beyond. Our success has captured national media attention and is unique among ...
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How to Own the Stage: Presentation Tips for Entrepreneurs New Enterprise Forum Watch on Startup CEO Reflections An insightful blog about building high-potential businesses by serial entrepreneur and angel investor Jen Baird.
2025 NEF Annual Awards - Celebrate Entrepreneurs and the Ecosystem!
Annual Awards Ceremony Nominees for 2025 Best Showcase Startups Join our members and celebrate the accomplishments of the outstanding startup entrepreneurs being recognized by New Enterprise Forum. From among the entrepreneurs who were coached by NEF and delivered a Showcase Presentation at a Forum in 2025, we will recognize the best performers in three categories: Best Business Model Best ...
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NEF Startup 2024 Community Champion Award | New Enterprise Forum
At our March 2025 event, we honored Alexa and Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founders of Black Tech Saturdays, with the 2024 NEF Community Champion Award for their transformative impact on the startup ecosystem. BTS has grown from a single event into a nationwide movement, empowering Black, Brown, and underestimated founders while driving over $30 million in economic impact. Recognized by the Governor ...
Compare and Contrast Accelerator Programs: Explore what makes startup ...
Compare and Contrast Accelerator Programs: Explore what makes startup accelerators truly different With Showcase Presentation Down2Chill by Denys Slyusar
New Enterprise Forum | News
New Enterprise Forum (NEF) has announced the names of the five Michigan entrepreneurs who have won awards in recognition of their achievements during the past year. The awards will be presented to the winners at the NEF Annual Awards Event on February 17, 2022. The online event is open to the public with free registration.
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Moderator Martin Dober is Senior Vice President, Invest Detroit & Managing Director, ID Ventures. With more than 18 years of experience in early-stage technology ventures and in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Dober’s primary responsibility is to provide investment capital and support to early-stage and high-growth companies in the region. Previously, Mr. Dober was senior ...
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