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Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies

University of Michigan Ross School of Business
701 Tappan Ave, R3200
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 615-4419

Entrepreneurial Advising 
Schedule an Appointment to meet with an Institute staff member through our Office Hours advising program. Current students, prospective students, and U-M alumni may sign up online. 

Student Programs
Student co-curricular programs are an excellent opportunity for students to refine their business plans, expand their networks, receive funding, and learn about their new ventures from another perspective.  For information regarding student competitions, including the Michigan Business Challenge and intercollegiate competitions, or the Dare to Dream startup grant program, connect with Anne Perigo.

  To learn more about the Zell Entrepreneurs Program, contact Emily Zaycosky. For internship questions or requests, connect with Emily Zaycosky.

Zell Lurie Investment Funds
Student-led investment funds are a cornerstone of the action-based learning experience at Michigan Ross.  For more information on any of the five ZLI funds, connect with Anne Perigo. 

Conferences & Symposia
Held throughout the year, Zell Lurie conferences and symposia combine provocative learning programs with unique entrepreneurial resources. Connect with Mary Nickson for information on our signature events. 
 
Startup Acceleration
The Zell Lurie Institute, hosts  the Desai Accelerator, a business accelerator. For information on Desai, please connect with Angela Kujava.  

Alumni Engagement
​Alumni from the University of Michigan have many opportunities to participate in programs at the Zell Lurie Institute. Discover how you can connect with ZLI by contacting Drea Shipp-Caldwell. 

Media & Marketing  
For press and news information about the Zell Lurie Institute, please connect with Shannon Beeman.

General Information 

All other general inquires about the Zell Lurie Institute please contact Margaret Patterson, 734-615-4419.

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Zell Lurie Institute staff members are available to counsel students and alumni on their business concepts, startup issues,new venture growth, or any other entrepreneurial concerns. Request your appointment today!

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Meet Our Team

The team at the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies works to strengthen a collaborative and supportive ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation within Michigan, as well as the greater community. ZLI faculty and staff connect resources, programs, and talent with emerging opportunities. 

Stewart Thornhill

Stewart Thornhill, Ph.D.

Executive Director
(734) 615-4421
thorstew [at] umich.edu
Sarika Gupta Zell Lurie Institute University of Michigan Ross

Sarika Gupta

Managing Director
(734) 615-4422
sarikag [at] umich.edu
Shannon Beeman

Shannon Beeman

Associate Director
(734) 936-3528
srbeeman [at] umich.edu
David J Brophy, ZLI University of Michigan

David J. Brophy, Ph.D.

Director
(734) 764-7587
djbrophy [at] umich.edu
Josh Botkin, ZLI University of Michigan

Josh Botkin

Entrepreneur in Residence; Lecturer
(734) 615-2929
jbotkin [at] umich.edu
Andrea Shipp-Caldwell

Andrea 'Drea' Shipp-Caldwell

Program Manager, Alumni Engagement
(734) 615-4427
shippca [at] umich.edu
Erik Gordon

Richard 'Erik' Gordon

Clinical Professor
(734) 764-5274
rmegordo [at] umich.edu
Mike Johnson Zell Lurie Institute Ross

Mike Johnson, MD

Entrepreneur in Residence; Lecturer
(734) 764-8225
mljohn [at] umich.edu
Angela Kujava

Angela Kujava

Managing Director, Desai Accelerator
(734) 707-8112
amkujava [at] umich.edu
Katy Lind, Desai Accelerator

Katy Lind

Associate Director, Desai Accelerator
(734) 249-8988
katylind [at] umich.edu
Rashmi Menon

Rashmi Menon

Entrepreneur in Residence; Lecturer
ramenon [at] umich.edu
Mary Nickson

Mary Nickson

Associate Director
(734) 615-4424
mnickson [at] umich.edu
Margaret Patterson Zell Lurie Institute University of Michigan Ross

Margaret Patterson

Administrative Assistant
(734) 615-4419
mcoats [at] umich.edu
Anne Perigo Zell Lurie Institute University of Michigan Ross

Anne Perigo

Associate Director
(734) 615-4425
aperigo [at] umich.edu
Jim Price, ZLI University of Michigan

Jim Price

Entrepreneur in Residence; Faculty in Entrepreneurial Studies
(734) 764-1387
jimprice [at] umich.edu
Michelle Wander Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship University of Michigan Ross

Michelle Wander

Program Coordinator
mfwander [at] umich.edu
Emily Zaycosky, Zell Lurie Institute

Emily Zaycosky

Program Coordinator
(734) 764-8160
ezayco [at] umich.edu

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