Start-up West Michigan is a community of innovators, developers, investors, professionals, and business leaders who have a passion for entrepreneurship and new technology. We seek to further cultivate the West Michigan start-up culture by providing our members a place to connect and learn about all of the exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs in our region. 

The purpose of the Business Design & Innovation Meetup is to build a learning community focused on discovering innovation methodologies and exploring the topics around: the design of business, business models, strategic planning, Lean Startup methodologies, and profitability models for startups, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations. We are a community interested in learning more about designing business models, the process of innovation and strategic planning. We …

The Michigan Lean Startup Circle is a network of entrepreneurs, technologists, investors, and stakeholders following lean startup principals. Members meet on a monthly basis to learn from experts in lean startup methodologies, network, and share tips and experiences. Meeting formats consist of workshops, simulcasts, local and national guest speakers, and conferences.