Robotics Pathways and Careers Speakers Series - Winter 26

Biography:

Cale is Chief Engineering Officer and cofounder at Motmot located at Newlab Detroit. Cale graduated with two BS in CS Embedded Systems and CS Mathematics from University of Michigan-Dearborn. He has completed his Robotics MS and is finishing up his Sustainable Systems MS and MEng/DEng in Manufacturing at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Before returning to grad school, his career spanned several domains including industrial robotics and prototyping, cyber-physical system security contracting, firefighting, and military service. He currently lives on his family farm in Milford, Michigan.

Abstract:

Entrepreneurship and graduate school don’t have to be in conflict! Join me as I discuss tips and tricks to successfully found a business during graduate school including a high-level overview of the entrepreneurial resources at the University of Michigan. Additionally, gain a better understanding of the skills coveted by startups, unique aspects of working for startups, and which lesser-known course options available that made the biggest differences in my entrepreneurial endeavors.

Jasmine Jaggers is a Program Specialist at ZLI, where she manages several student programs, including Summer Internship Funding, Launch & Learns, the Product Innovation Program, and Silicon Valley Experience. 

At the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurship (ZLI), we inspire our students and alumni to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset that unlocks new opportunities. We provide them with the knowledge and resources to START a venture, INVEST in a venture, or LEAD an entrepreneurial organization. We deliver on this mission through our hands-on programs, mentorship, and funding.   Any student interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital is welcome and encouraged to attend. We’ll provide a general overview of the programs and resources we offer. Discover ways you can launch your venture, work at a startup, learn the entrepreneurial mindset, learn how to think and act like an investor, or simply explore what an experience in entrepreneurship could look like.