Venture Accelerator
Information and library services and resources available to the North Campus Research Complex's Venture Accelerator.
Contact Information
Judy Smith
Contact:
Feel free to contact me anytime by phone (734-936-1636) or e-mail: judsmith@umich.edu. I look forward to working with you.
Blogs
- Ask the VCBlog contributed by the Managing Directors of the Foundry Group.
- AVCBlog of venture capitalist Fred Wilson.
- Chris Dixon's BlogBlog of Chris Dixon, partner at A16Z.
- First Round ReviewBlog of seed stage venture firm First Round Review.
- ForEntrepreneursBlog for startups and entrepreneurs, written by David Skok, entrepreneur turned VC.
- Guy Kawasaki's BlogBlog of author and venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki.
- Instigator BlogOnline blog of Ben Yoskovitz, author of the book Lean Analytics.
- Mark Suster's BlogBlog of entrepreneur turned VC Mark Suster.
- Open View BlogBlog of VC firm, Open View.
- Seth Godin's BlogSeth Godin is an entrepreneur and a writer who has authored several best-selling books.
- SteveBlank.comSteve Blank is known for pioneering the Lean Startup movement.
- Tomtunguz.comBlog of Tomasz Tunguz, venture capitalist at
- Venture HacksAdvice from investors for entrepreneurs.
Magazines
- BusinessWeekFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Corporate AdviserAnalysis of current issues facing corporate financial advisers and employee benefit consultants. For full text access, connect to the library's
- CrunchBaseDatabase of startups.
- EntrepreneurFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Fast CompanyOnline magazine that features articles on innovation and creativity from thought leaders.
- MIT Technology ReviewLatest technology news. For full text access, connect to the library's
- Red HerringAn online magazine that publishes technology news.
- TechcrunchNews about technology, startups, and new internet products.
- The Startup MagazineOnline resources for startups and entrepreneurs.
- The UpstartNews for startups on technology, and trends.
- WiredOnline magazine that covers trends in technology that affect business.
Newspapers and Periodicals
- AltAssetsFinancial news website focused on the private equity and venture capital industry.
- Chicago TribuneFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Crain's Chicago BusinessFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Crain's Detroit Business (Website)For full text access, connect to the library's
- Crain's New York BusinessFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Deal Book from the NYTFinancial news from The New York Times.
- International Business TimesFor full text access, connect to the library's
- The EconomistInternational news, politics, business, finance, and science news.
- The Financial TimesFor full text access, connect to the library's
- The Kiplinger LetterSubscription required for access.
- The New York TimesFor full text access, connect to the library's
- The Wall Street JournalFor full text access, connect to the library's
- The Washington PostFor full text access, connect to the library's
- Thunderbird International Business ReviewAccess to the Wiley online version; authentication may be required.
- Venture Capital JournalData and trends analysis on global venture capital activity.
Computer Help
- CyberTech HelpOnline forum for tech support.
- GeeksToGoTech support from volunteers.
- MacworldResources for Mac users and iOS news.
- SlackCollaboration platform for small teams.
- Tech SpotRead up on latest technology news and get tech advice.