Conquer Accelerator

Applications for the 2022 Grand Rapids Conquer Accelerator cohort close TODAY at midnight! If you haven’t already, be sure to submit your startup to join us this fall!

Apply here: https://www.msufoundation.org/conquer-accelerator

Applications are coming to a close TOMORROW!

Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the 2022 Conquer Accelerator Grand Rapids cohort!

Apply today! https://bit.ly/3Q1thYB

There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to apply for the 2022 Grand Rapids Conquer Accelerator cohort! Make sure to get those applications in and watch closely for announcements coming up. Apply here: https://www.msufoundation.org/conquer-accelerator

We’d like to introduce one of our CADE interns this cohort, Kristan Maxie! Kristan recently graduated from Michigan State University majoring in English Secondary Education along with minors in History, Teaching English As a Second Language, and Entrepreneurship, and she’s currently pursuing her MBA at National University. Also, Kristan has served as a Military Police Officer for five years in the United States Army Reserves. She also started her own business in 2019, “KVMFX”, which is geared toward teaching young people the skill of trading in the foreign exchange market. Welcome to Conquer, Kristan!

Rounding out this cohort’s CADE introductions is Calarie Idhe! Her last name, Idhe, means and is known as a roof or house shingle in Yoruba, a language from Nigeria. Calarie’s ancestors were known for cultivating protective, secure, and stable roofing. Like her ancestors, Calarie works hard, and is determined, resilient and passionate. After graduating high school, she continued her sociology associates degree at Lansing Community College, and two years ago switched programs to business. She is now finishing her Business Transfer Studies associate’s degree, as well as a Business Management and Administrative bachelor’s degree. Along with CADE, she attends school full time, and works for the Michigan Department of Treasury as a student assistant in revenue and tax services. We are glad to have you, Calarie!

Last but not least in our team introductions is Fleet Lab! Fleet Lab supplements traditional school bus systems with specially equipped electric vans to make k-12 student transportation safer, more effective and more equitable. Thanks for being with us!

We want to welcome another team in this year’s EL cohort, Detroit Maid! Detroit Maid is an online marketplace for on-demand cleaning that includes cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces using EPA approved, hospital-grade cleaning solutions. Welcome to the cohort!

Introducing another CADE intern this cohort, Hannah Sherman! She is a junior studying entrepreneurship at Michigan State University with a focus in agriculture and food industry management.
Startups have always had a special place in her heart - growing up, she witnessed some of the successes and hardships of running a small family-owned business in her parents’ pet care service in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She would like to see more businesses take more initiative in connecting with their target market and finding the needs of their communities. We are glad to have you with us, Hannah!

We are excited to introduce our next team in 2022’s East Lansing cohort, Kibage! Kibage specializes in caregiving technology that brings families, professional caregivers, and remote monitoring together to increase the quality of care for loved ones. Welcome to the cohort!

P.S.: Are you a Grand Rapids startup looking for support? We are currently accepting applications for our 2022 Grand Rapids cohort! Learn more and apply: https://www.msufoundation.org/conquer-accelerator

We are excited to welcome Subleasify to this year’s East Lansing cohort!

Coming to us from the Michigan State University – Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Subleasify just graduated from the Momentum pre-accelerator, as well as competing in the New Venture Challenge. Started by founder Bryan Lendzion, Subleasify is an app that works as a sublet intermediary, connecting property managers and tenants to make the subletting as painless and convenient as possible.

Welcome to Conquer, Brian!

See the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation's video about Subleasify for more information on this innovative company: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/msuburgessinstitute_pitchcompetition-activity-6914623568626491394-4v6p?utm_source=linkedin_share&utm_medium=member_desktop_web

TODAY marks the day applications open for our 2022 Conquer Grand Rapids cohort! Submit your startup for consideration on the Conquer website: https://lnkd.in/gAEfdK_g
Note that our Grand Rapids cohort is specific to startups within the GR area.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!