10-Year Celebration & NSP Welcome Dinner

​Start the experience with fresh insights and real talk from the founders, funders, and ecosystem builders shaping the next decade.

​Panels & Keynotes (in partnership with Crain’s Detroit Homecoming):

​11:00 AM — 11:30 AM | Arrival & Registration

11:30 AM — 11:35 AM | Welcome Remarks

11:35 AM — 11:40 AM | Sponsor Remarks

11:40 AM — 11:55 AM | Michigan's Startup Spark

• Dug Song on Growth

11:55 AM — 12:25 PM | Decoding the Future - Health Technology

• Paul Riser, Senior Program Officer, Ralph C. Wilson Foundation

• Lisa McLaughlin, Brain Health Social Entrepreneur and Co-Founder, Workit Health

• Anthony Chang, Founder, BAMF

• Jonathan Ozeran, Vice President, Generative AI at Tempus AI

12:30 PM — 1:00 PM | Beyond Local: Building a National Brand

• Melissa Butler, Founder and CEO, The Lip Bar

1:00 PM — 1:20 PM | Break

1:20 PM — 1:55 PM | Beyond Billions: Unicorn Founders on Growth and Giving

• Diana Callaghan, Managing Director, Endeavor Great Lakes

• Jason Wenk, Founder and CEO, Altruist

2:00 PM — 2:40 PM | Detroit’s Next Wave: Early-stage Startups

• Mike Vichich, Co-Founder and CEO, Pursuit

• Crystal Brown, Co-Founder & CEO, CircNova

• Adarsh Rachmale, Co-Founder & CEO, CoverTree

• Justin Mast, Co-Founder & CEO, Electric Plant Co.

2:45 PM — 3:00 PM | Closing Remarks

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM | Networking at NewLab Rooftop

4:00 PM — 4:45 PM | Break & Travel to Dinner Venue

​Evening Reception & Dinner (hosted by Endeavor):

5:00 PM — 8:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner at Kamper's Rooftop Lounge

​A curated and exclusive gathering of top leaders across tech, venture capital, and regional community to toast 10 years of Endeavor Detroit and kick off NSP with style

National Selection Panel & Celebratory River Cruise

​NSP Interviews & Programming (hosted by Endeavor):

• ​8:00 AM – 3:00 PM | NSP Interviews

  • ​Candidates will present their ventures to regional and global business leaders for feedback and evaluation.

• ​3:00 PM — 4:00 PM | Founder Experience

  • ​Curated NSP Candidates only experience

​Closing Dinner & River Cruise (hosted by Endeavor):

• ​6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Celebratory Dinner

  • ​Wind down with panoramic views aboard a private yacht on the Detroit River — a memorable close to two days of connection and celebration.

Exploring Detroit: Culture, Creativity & Community

In collaboration with Crain’s Detroit Homecoming

Join us for a curated exploration of Detroit’s cultural renaissance. From historic landmarks to emerging creative hubs, experience how open spaces, local artists, and community-rooted organizations are shaping the future of the city.

Programming details to follow.