Model D Speaker Series & Rotman Reception

“When it comes to U.S. job growth, startup companies aren’t everything. They’re the only thing.”-Kauffman Foundation study on U.S. job growthJoin us October 13 at the Max M. Fisher Center to learn about innovative new initiatives fueling start-ups in Detroit. Mahendra Ramsinghani will talk about a unique partnership between Invest Detroit, TechTown and Ann Arbor SPARK. We’ll also hear from Brendan Calder, an innovation expert and venture capitalist from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

Model D Speaker Series & Rotman Reception

Topic: “Fueling Start-Ups”
Date: Wednesday,
October 13, 2010
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, program begins at 6:00pm
Rotman MBA Information Reception begins at 7:15pm
Location: The Max M. Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Speakers:

Mahendra Ramsinghani joined the Invest Detroit team with over 12 years of experience in the areas of fostering the growth of early-stage technology and life sciences businesses, deal sourcing, due diligence, fundraising and portfolio management. He is experienced in identifying commercially viable businesses, managing investments and in building client/customer relationships that are critical for emerging businesses.

Brendan Calder is an Entrepreneur in Residence and an Adjunct Professor of Strategic Management at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He conducts a popular MBA course called GettingItDone©. Prior to joining Rotman, he was an entrepreneur in the financial services field. He now is an active Angel Investor. Professor Calder serves on the boards of Coventree Inc., EllisDon Construction, FirstService Corporation and the Toronto Int’l Film FestivalGroup.

Information Reception:

Rotman School of Management will be hosting an MBA reception for those considering getting their MBA. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Rotman School of Management is located in the heart of Toronto — North America’s third-largest financial capital and the world’s most culturally-diverse city — the School is developing a new way to think that leads to creative business solutions.

Registration:

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The Speaker Series is sponsored by Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan State Housing Development Authority, Henry Ford Health Systems, Wayne State University and the Detroit Medical Center.