MPowered Entrepreneurship is the largest and oldest entrepreneurial organization at the University of Michigan. MPowered brings together a group of highly motivated, detail-oriented students who aren’t afraid to take risks. Our group consists of innovators and on-campus leaders. We pride ourselves on the lasting impact we have on the entrepreneurial community on and off-campus. MPowered members gain lifelong connections as well as valuable skills needed to become better people, students, and entrepreneurs. A taste of what we do:Makeathon: a 36-hour product design competition and recruitment fair that engages 200+ students and attracts sponsors including Amazon, Google, Texas Instruments, etc Startup Career Fair: a recruiting event that connects 750+ student developers, designers, and talent interested in entrepreneurship to career and internship opportunities at 40+ startups 1000 Pitches: a low-stakes, high-energy pitch competition that engages thousands of students on-campus each year Consulting: a pro bono venture support organization focused on solving real business challenges for startups to promote innovation and growth within the local entrepreneurial community TrailBlaze: an outreach program that brings U-M’s diverse skills and resources to low-income, first-generation middle school students to learn about technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation Product Showcase: a launch platform for small startups that want to bring their product into a physical space. Spark Speaker Podcast: a podcast and in-person event series where we speak with entrepreneurs and gain a better understanding of their journey while also discussing topics relevant to entrepreneurship. Marketing & Creative: a team that builds the MPowered presence across campus, online, at all of our events, and beyond We have something for everyone! All members benefit from professional development and learning opportunities including the chance to build out their own idea with the support of MPowered.For information on how to join, check out our website: https://mpowered.umich.edu/