V1 Connect with Aditya Mankare + Pitch Night! 📣
Join us for two exciting evenings of design insights with Aditya and pitches from our Cohort Members!
V1 Connect with Aditya Mankare!
We are thrilled to announce our V1 Connect featuring Aditya Mankare, a second-year master’s student studying Human-Computer Interaction at the School of Information. With his recent internship at Meta Reality Labs, he worked on developing virtual reality creation tools for Horizon. Aditya also has valuable experiences as a PM intern at Merck and a Business Intelligence Intern at Canon.
Learn more about how Aditya creates elegant and compelling products this Saturday, March 11th from 1-2 PM. You’ll hear how Aditya's exploration of human nature and behavior informs his design principles, driving him to create products that push humanity forward.⚡️
The location is TBD and there are limited spots! So please RSVP to secure a spot and receive location details.
The talk will be structured as a mix between core content and open Q&A. Please RSVP for this event using the link below - drop any questions you have for Aditya! Feel free to bring any friends!
Pitch Night this Friday! 🥳
V1 Pitch Night is taking place this Friday from 6-8 pm. Our Cohort members have been diligently ideating and refining their innovative concepts for the past few weeks. They're now looking to share their ideas with the V1 community to receive feedback before bringing their ideas to life with V1 x Contrary’s Build Blue event in March!
During the event, you'll have the exclusive opportunity to hear pitches and see what is going to be built in the next 5 weeks! Some of our most experienced V1 members and top builders will be in attendance to offer feedback and advice. By attending Pitch Night, you'll not only have the chance to see the early stages of their projects but also provide crucial feedback that will help shape the future of their products.
The location is TBD and there are limited spots! So please RSVP to secure a spot and receive location details.
Opportunities:
Annual Michigan Fintech Conference
Join us for the Annual Michigan FinTech Conference hosted by Michigan FinTech, Michigan Ross FinTech Initiative, and Michigan Investment Group, to dive deep into how technology is disrupting every facet of finance through decentralization, AI, machine learning, and more. This event will serve as an opportunity to network with industry leaders and Ross faculty, to spark insights about a field that is rife with innovation and disruption. Hear from seasoned experts within the field and interact with students across various majors who are passionate about leveraging fintech as a force for good. Following our fireside chat with our panelists, participate in our trading competition and learn about career opportunities in quantitative finance.
When: Thursday, March 9th from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Where: Robertson Auditorium, Ross School of Business
Michigan Blockchain Summit
Michigan Ross Business+Tech and College DAO are excited to announce the Michigan Blockchain Summit, a first-of-its-kind event that will explore the blockchain space, from its innovations and business implications to its laws and regulations. The event will feature industry leaders, to be revealed soon, and provide an opportunity to meet the entire #Web3 ecosystem at the University of Michigan, including Blockchain at Michigan, Michigan Venture Club, Michigan Cryptocurrency Investment Club, Wolverine Blockchain, V1 Michigan, and Digital Asset Law Association.
Join us on March 16th from 5-8 PM at the Tauber Colloquium for an evening of community, networking, and learning as we explore how to contribute to the Web3 ecosystem at U-M and beyond. Food will be provided.