Abby Gates, founder of SproutWise, reveals why the most viable startups often lag in building people systems and how to build durable, human-centered teams that scale.

Max Albert quit his job at Ford to chase a mobile gaming hit—then built Adrenaline Interactive to revolutionize how brands advertise in Fortnite, Roblox, and beyond. Here's his story.

Richard Sheridan, CEO of Menlo Innovations, shares how building a workplace centered on joy leads to better software, happier teams, and thriving business over 24 years.

Troy Morris, CEO of Kall Morris Inc., shares how he went from studying psychology in Michigan to building "tow trucks for satellites" and tackling one of space's biggest challenges.

Jordan Morgan, former University of Michigan basketball player and Slovenian national team member, shares how he balances a pro basketball career with founding Spin Travel and The Jordan Morgan Foundation while staying true to his engineering roots.

University of Michigan honors graduate Claire de Vries discusses her award-winning psychological thriller "We're Not the Same," the power of all-female film crews, and breaking into entertainment.

Brad Feld, co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, shares his Give First philosophy and the Boulder Thesis—a framework for building thriving startup communities anywhere in the world.

Brad Feld, co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, shares his Give First philosophy and the Boulder Thesis—a framework for building thriving startup communities anywhere in the world.

Michigan native Pete Martin left the state to build tech companies, only to return and discover a thriving startup ecosystem. Now leading PitchMI and MSU Research Foundation's portfolio, he's proving Michigan can compete with any tech hub.

From a $5,000 loan to Michigan's premier coworking network: Amanda Lewan shares how Bamboo is building authentic community and transforming the state's startup ecosystem.

Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Dr. Eric Fretz transformed entrepreneurship education at the University of Michigan by teaching over 8,000 students his "Do Epic Shit" philosophy—launching dozens of real businesses including major NIL player Valiant Management while applying combat-tested leadership principles and emotional intelligence frameworks that turned a 300-person lecture into life-changing mentorship.

Most founders make a critical branding mistake that forces them to rebrand later: they confuse their product with their brand. Hien Lam, co-founder of Huck Finch, shares how Buddhist philosophy and his unconventional journey from healthcare to brand strategy revealed the secret to building brands that scale beyond any single product.

Discover how Emefa Boamah transformed a near-death experience into a powerful coaching practice that helps women leaders reconnect with their bodies and build purpose-driven businesses.

Morphite Boards founder Ryan Pelletier shares how a high-school frustration turned into a modular, backpack-friendly longboard now heading into production.