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This past Friday, SVF kicked off our first-ever Detroit Impact Retreat. Our new class of Investment Associates brought our commitment to community-focused investing to life by spending a day in the Motor City. The trip was filled with education, team-building, and insights from Detroit's venture capital ecosystem leaders. A big thank you to the Urban Tech Xchange for hosting us during the first half of the morning. We had meaningful discussions on the importance of sourcing and screening through an intersectional lens in the VC industry. Our panelists also provided valuable insights on investing in Detroit. We appreciate their time and expertise! Lindsey Kilbride from Detroit Venture Partners Drew Mcusic from Chloe Capital Jeff Ponders II from ID Ventures In the afternoon, we gathered at the University of Michigan Detroit Center, where we delved into SVF's theory of change. We also had the opportunity to hear from a panel of Detroit founders we connected with through TechTown Detroit. We gained incredible insights from: Jessie Feliz from Spanish S.W.A.G. Darrell Marshall from Total Analysis USA Brittany M. from OptimizeEV Dr. Cleamon Moorer, Jr. from Eye Care For Detroit, Inc. We’re thrilled to kick off the year with SVF and deepen our connections with the Michigan community. A special thank you to the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies and University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business for the support!

Monitor. Identify. Deploy. ?? OptimizeEV is working to streamline the process for managing the operational performance of EV charging stations. The work they do ensures efficiency, lowers costs and increases scalability for EV companies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gY-7W2hJ #DetroitSmartParkingLab #OptimizeEV #EVCharging #TechIncubator

Applications for the Michigan Mobility Fellow Program (MMF) close today at 11:59 p.m. Don't miss this chance to gain paid, real-world experience with innovative startups like Bloom, Energy Storage Safety Products International, OptimizeEV, SNOWBOTIX and Strut Motors. Fellows will receive a $75,000 salary plus benefits over the 15-month program, as well as professional development opportunities. This program, a collaboration between State of Michigan, Michigan Central, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), and Wayne State University is a key step in re-establishing Michigan as a global leader in mobility and technology innovation. For more information and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/gGDmirnU Don't miss out—apply today!

#WednesdayWins is hot off the press ?? Check out the most recent wins of our Alumni Builders here ?? - Brittany M. of OptimizeEV was featured in a MichAuto article, highlighting her participation in the MichAuto Innovator Exchange, which acts as an access point for startup companies/founders to connect and build together. Read here: https://lnkd.in/grvgXiwn - After nearly a year of development, simulations, trials, redesigns and mock ups, Shannon Rearden's company Heiss Mug LLC successfully just completed the purchase for manufacturing of the first real Heiss Mug! Learn more: https://heissmug.com/ Nicholas Sokol, PhD of Algaeo was selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) LEEP program: Innovation Crossroads, where he'll be working with scientists to enhance their product and have the chance to greatly accelerate the company's development. Congrats, Nick! - Kanesha Barnes-Adams of Bearapy Bookshelf just opened the doors to The Learning Lounge, her new micro-school in Pine Bluff, AR. The Learning Lounge: https://lnkd.in/dNstbxQM - Raina Shults of Sprinkle Me Sugar just received a $10k Backing Small Businesses Grant presented by American Express, which will help them increase the production of their product, capabilities and offerings, expand their community presence, and elevate their branding and packaging. Congrats, Raina! - Renee Ellis of Ellis Transit, LLC was awarded $4,000 as part of a mobility funding program run by the state of Minnesota to help boost her services and build her company. Congrats, Builders, on another week of W's ??

We are excited to introduce the five host sites for the Mobility x Society Innovators track in the MI Mobility Fellows (MMF) Program: Bloom; Energy Storage Safety Products International, LLC; OptimizeEV; Snowbotix; and Strut Motors, Inc. Though all of these positions vary with their responsibilities, they all involve leadership roles with an engineering emphasis. The 15-month program seeks to attract recent graduates (within the past two years) across all degree fields interested in gaining real-world experience in transportation planning and mobility innovation. By participating in the MMF Mobility x Society Innovators track, fellows will support the growth & development of early-stage mobility companies located within the Southeastern Michigan region. Additionally, fellows will participate in fellowship building, training, and other professional experiences to develop skills for the long haul. We encourage you to visit our website and take a more in-depth look at the host sites and their job descriptions. Applications to join the first MMF cohort close July 22. Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply. CEDAM manages the MMF Program in partnership with the Detroit Revitalization Fellows, the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, and Michigan Central.

Michigan Central is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Michigan Mobility Fellow Program (MMF), a first-of-its-kind initiative to support mobility innovation and talent attraction and retention in the state by offering real-world experience, a $60,000 annual salary, and professional development opportunities. The program is made possible through the State of Michigan, Michigan Central, Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) and a partnership with Wayne State University as part of their shared goal of re-establishing the state as a global leader in mobility and technology innovation. “The success of our region’s mobility sector relies on retaining and attracting talent from local and national universities,” said Clarinda Barnett-Harrison, Director of Skills at Michigan Central. “Michigan Central is committed to supporting and developing this ecosystem with robust partnerships, including with the State of Michigan so that entrepreneurs can sustain and grow their businesses in Detroit and the surrounding area.” Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on July 22, 2024. More information about MMF and instructions on how to apply can be found by going to: https://lnkd.in/g4EDmu3C