Nucleate Michigan

?? ??#Nucleate Michigan Leadership Spotlight! ???? ?? Say hello to Serenata Su, the Co-Communications Director of Nucleate Michigan! Since joining in June 2024, he’s been a voice behind the scenes, driving impactful messaging and connections for the team. ?? Why Nucleate? For Serenata, it’s all about the people! Collaborating with a motivated team, engaging with industry leaders, and balancing work with a great community made the experience both rewarding and exciting. ?? Nucleate Experience Highlights? From mastering communication strategies to fine-tuning project management skills, Serenata has gained valuable biotech leadership experience, all while making a real impact. ?? Thinking of joining? Serenata’s advice: Just start the conversation! Whether you’re into biotech, entrepreneurship, or leadership, there’s a place for you to grow and make a difference! #NucleateMichigan #LeadershipSpotlight #BiotechInnovation #FutureLeaders ??

Yesterday’s Activator Workshop was a fantastic session on building a strong company culture, from making the first hire to fostering a lasting impact! ?? A huge thank you to our incredible experts Dunrie Greiling, Ph.D., David Wilhoit, Alexandra Colón-Rodríguez, Ph.D., and Miche Rayment for sharing their insights and expertise. Your guidance was invaluable in helping our teams navigate the complexities of team building, leadership, and workplace culture in biotech ventures. We also want to applaud our teams for showing up, engaging in thoughtful discussions, and being open to feedback. Your dedication to growth and learning is inspiring! Looking forward to more enriching workshops ahead! ?? #Biotech #Startups #CompanyCulture #Leadership #Entrepreneurship

?? Introducing Nucleate Michigan's MBVF Fellows! ?? After our series of lectures, we're excited to announce our five fellows in partnership with Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund. Congratulations to Felipe Furtado, MD, Sam Currier, Olukorede Damilola, Shruti P., and Andrew Stephens for being selected! All five of them demonstrated a thorough understanding of venture capital and the skills needed to succeed. As fellows, they will support projects and startup due diligence for the MBVF team. They will gain experience in generating technology landscaping reports in a defined target area, performing due diligence support for life science startups, sourcing startups, and identifying potential for portfolio company project support. We are so excited for them as they start on this new opportunity. Correction: The third slide is Damilola O. and the fourth slide is Shruti P.

Nucleate Michigan Leadership Spotlight Series! ?? ?? Meet Xheni Alibashi, a powerhouse of communication and strategy as the Co-Director of Communications at Nucleate Michigan! Since joining Nucleate, Xheni has been at the forefront of shaping impactful narratives, driving engagement, and amplifying Nucleate’s mission across the Michigan biotech ecosystem. ?? Why Nucleate? “Being part of the Nucleate Michigan leadership team has been a truly fulfilling experience. I’ve had the opportunity to work with a passionate and talented team, spearheading impactful initiatives across the biotech space. Along the way, I’ve met incredible people who share the same passion for innovation and driving meaningful change.” ?? What’s Next? With her expertise, Nucleate Michigan is set to expand its reach, strengthen community engagement, and inspire the next wave of biotech leaders! Join us in celebrating Xheni’s incredible contributions to Nucleate Michigan! Stay tuned for more inspiring leadership spotlights. ?? #LeadershipSpotlight #BiotechInnovation #NucleateMichigan #FutureOfBiotech #ScienceCommunication #Entrepreneurship #STEM

Last night Nucleate Michigan welcomed all the Activator teams back for our Activator Mentor Matching event! Big thank you to the University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute for their partnership and support which allows us to have these events. The Biointerfaces Institute empowers students to develop groundbreaking biomedical solutions by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and entrepreneurial growth. Thank you to all the mentors that came and shared their knowledge with the teams. We’re excited for all the connections formed and to watch our teams grow these upcoming months! #NucleateMichigan #Activator2025 #biotechinnovation #entrepreneurship

A very successful kick-off to the 2025 A2 BioSocial season with Nucleate Michigan kicking of their Activator program and showcasing 6 new start-ups. The frigid cold didn't sway a large crowd from filling The Ann Arbor Club to celebrate the local life sciences community.

What an incredible evening at last night's A2 BioSocial at The Ann Arbor Club! ?? A huge thank you to everyone who joined us—it was amazing to connect with so many passionate individuals from our vibrant life sciences community. The energy, conversations, and collaborations truly showcased the spirit of innovation and networking that makes these events so special. A big thank you to Nucleate Michigan for sponsoring this month's event and showcasing the incredible technologies and teams in their latest cohort. And of course, thank you to all our supporters, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio, Michigan Innovation Headquarters, Oxford Companies, ID Ventures, and Varnum LLP, for making it all possible! Looking forward to seeing you all again next month. #Networking #LifeSciences #A2BioSocial #AnnArbor #Michigan #Collaboration

What a fantastic night at the Nucleate Michigan x A2 BioSocial Activator Team Launch event! ?? The energy, enthusiasm, and innovative spirit in the room were truly inspiring as we kicked off this year’s Activator season. It was so great to be able to facilitate engaging conversations with passionate biotech professionals to building connections with like-minded innovators. We’re looking forward to supporting groundbreaking ideas and collaborations in the months ahead and beyond excited for what’s ahead in this Activator season! ?? Stay tuned for more updates and events in the Michigan ecosystem! #NucleateMichigan #Activator2025 #BiotechInnovation #Entrepreneurship

?? Join us for A2 BioSocial January! ?? We’re kicking off 2025 with an exciting evening of connection, collaboration, and innovation at the historic Ann Arbor Club next week. This month, we’re thrilled to partner with Nucleate Michigan as they sponsor the event and showcase their Activator Team Launch! Don’t miss the opportunity to see the incredible teams and groundbreaking technologies from Nucleate’s latest cohort. Supported by: Michigan Innovation Headquarters, Ann Arbor SPARK, MichBio, Oxford Companies, ID Ventures, and Varnum LLP Bring your colleagues and friends, and let’s start the year with great conversations, meaningful connections, and exciting opportunities in life sciences. ?? Location: Ann Arbor Club, 103 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, MI ?? Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 ? Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM RSVP now! Let’s toast to a year of innovation and collaboration in life sciences! See you there! ??

?? We’re thrilled to announce the Nucleate Michigan Activator Team Launch Event in collaboration with A2 BioSocial! Join us as we kick off an exciting year with our Activator participants and celebrate the start of an incredible journey. This event marks the beginning of impactful collaborations, innovative projects, and meaningful connections within the life sciences and biotech ecosystem. Let’s start the year with meaningful conversations and build new connections across this dynamic ecosystem! Event details: ?? Tuesday, January 21, 2025 ?? 5:00 - 7:00 PM ?? Ann Arbor Club, 103 E. Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSv9kJBx Supported by:?Ann Arbor SPARK ?MichBio, MI-HQ, Oxford Companies and ID Ventures #NucleateMichigan #Activator2025 #Lifesciences #Biotech #networking