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In Michigan, there are two tech companies, both with primary offices in Ann Arbor, that have achieved Certified B Corporations status — WorkIt Health and Atomic Object. Lisa McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of WorkIt Health and Mike Marsiglia and Shawn Crowley, Co-CEOs of Atomic Object took some time to share more about why they pursued this designation and how it has contributed to their success.

Ann Arbor Entrepreneurs Fund was founded on the principles of inclusion and supporting every member of the community.

We invite you to join in the movement to achieve racial and social equality. Lets change the systems and cultures we are a part of, at work and home, to be places where people of all backgrounds can see themselves and know they belong.

By Bennett Hilkert, Co-Founder & CEO, Honesti

The student founder experience is incredibly unique and challenging. Below I have outlined the 4 biggest lessons I’ve learned as a student founder that will hopefully allow you to avoid making the same mistakes I made running my first startup.

By Ashley M. Williams, Founder & CEO, RIZZARR

It’s Women’s History Month and although the focus is on women, this article is also geared towards men, who play an important role in supporting the women in their lives! Connecting who it is you aspire to be with what it is you aspire to do is possible…

By Kathleen Craig, Founder & CEO, HT Mobile Apps

Being aware and thoughtful about how you build your leadership table is a key component to your startup. The following advice will help you avoid many common mistakes when determining who to bring along the journey.

By Danny Ellis, Founder & CEO, SkySpecs

Five minutes reading this article will save you hundreds of hours building your company: As a founder, your most precious resource is time. These tools and platforms will help you gain efficiency in your work.

By Jen Baird, Founder & CEO, Fifth Eye

Forming a startup means that the founder(s) has an opportunity to choose what problem they will invest themselves in solving. Choose wisely!