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VIDEO: “Controlling the Chaos in High Growth Startups”

September 18, 2022
Panel: Strategies for Startups to Avoid Chaos and Burnout

 Many entrepreneurial CEOs/ Founders start with a great idea, full of passion and possibility, but as the company grows in people and revenue the chaos begins and what once was passion can become a burden. Our panel of experts discussed strategies for helping early stage companies manage the chaos, focus on what’s important, and avoid burnout.

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Annual Entrepreneur Awards Announced

February 4, 2022

New Enterprise Forum (NEF) has announced the names of the five Michigan entrepreneurs who have won awards in recognition of their achievements during the past year. The awards will be presented to the winners at the NEF Annual Awards Event on February 17, 2022. The online event is open to the public with free registration.

The winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year award is Mike Vichich, Co-founder and CEO of Wisely. His company was acquired by Olo in November 2021 for $187 million. Based in Ann Arbor, Wisely is a leading customer intelligence platform that enables restaurant brands to personalize the guest experience to maximize customer lifetime value. In 2021 Wisely was ranked #300 on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies in America list. Vichich is now Vice President &

Purpose Jobs’ roundup of top tech trends for 2022.

Bill Taylor / January 20, 2022
2021 was a big year for startups and tech companies in Michigan! Our state has the fastest growing rates of VC funding, and it’s just the beginning. What will 2022 bring?Our NEF President, Paul Henchey, was quoted in Purpose Jobs’ roundup of top tech trends for 2022. Check it out 

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