Showcase Presentation This even will feature a 10-minute investor-focused pitch, developed by a local entrepreneur with the help of NEF’s coaching program. The goal of the Showcase Presentation is to allow entrepreneurs to present their business plan and connect with potential investors. This month’s Showcase Presenter will be William Crane with OrbAid. Password * Enter the password that accompanies your username. Value Of Getting Coached If you are an entrepreneur seeking capital and feedback on your business opportunity, NEF has a proven coaching process for best investor communications. As part of our process, we help you to network with other entrepreneurs, resources, and mentors. In fact, about 1/3 of the money winners in local business plan/pitch competitions have gone through the The New Enterprise Forum is carrying on its mission to support Michigan entrepreneurs, even as the state is afflicted with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since mid-March, the non-profit organization’s volunteers have been conducting pitch coaching sessions with startup entrepreneurs via videoconference from their homes. What NEF Coaches Do Our coaches volunteer time to work with entrepreneurs, helping them to be more effective in communicating with potential investors. Coaches are committed to helping entrepreneurs succeed and are interested in participating in the development of the local/regional startup environment. Connecting Our Featured Company Presenters To Investors Angel Investors, Angel Groups and Venture Capitalists are important members of the entrepreneurial community and New Enterprise Forum. NEF is committed to connecting companies that we have coached to those interested in learning more about them. Anne is a Board Member and Vice President of the New Enterprise Forum. Shari Kennett, limited partner of Belle Fund & nCourage Holdings. Shari is a retired chemical industry executive with extensive leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, maintenance and reliability, and safety and security organizations. Expert Panel: Healthy Founders, Healthy Exits Join us for a conversation on why the healthiest companies are often led by the healthiest founders. Join investors, operators, and exited entrepreneurs as they share practical strategies for preventing burnout, building resilient leadership, and creating businesses positioned for exceptional exits. Moderator Smart Zones / Incubators Michigan Economic Development Corporation The MEDC brings together everything enterprising individuals and businesses are looking for in starting or growing a business in Michigan. Ann Arbor SPARK SPARK promotes the economic development of innovation-based businesses in the Ann Arbor region by offering programs, resources, and proactive support to business. Automation. Contact New Enterprise Forum 330 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Email info@newenterpriseforum.org.