AGENDA:

Day 1: Wednesday, September 17

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 – 11:45 AM | Registration & Guest Check-In

• ​12:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Thought-provoking sessions on:

  • Decoding the Future - Health Technology: Hear from founders like BAMF CEO Anthony Chang, on the breakthroughs that are possible when you tap into new health resources. 

  
  • Michigan's Startup Spark: Why access to venture capital, active investors and top talent are keys to fostering our entrepreneurial ecosystem.

  
  • Beyond Local: Building a National Brand – Find out how Founder Melissa Butler turned her personal brand, The Lip Bar, into a national powerhouse.

  
  • Beyond Billions: Unicorn Founders on Growth and Giving – Jason Wenk, CEO of Altruist, considers entrepreneurial ecosystems crucial to success.

  
  • Detroit’s Next Wave: Early-Stage Startups: Discover the emerging startups shaping Detroit's future - and how you can help.

• ​3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Rooftop Happy Hour

​Evening Reception & Dinner (hosted by Endeavor):

• ​5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner

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