Joe Thiel

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@jathiel41

Joe Thiel is well known as a supervisor, sales executive, management executive, board member, serial entrepreneur, consultant, trainer, public speaker, coach, and mentor. While working on small and large scale national and international projects, Joe obtained macro and micro perspectives of nearly all aspects of small and big business. Joe has managed/reviewed/evaluated large corporate budgets and acquired significant capital funds for numerous projects. Joe has procured tens of millions of dollars in grants and/or public funding domestically and internationally. He has successfully coached countless employees, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and students. Throughout his career, Joe wrote, collaborated on, and was named in numerous US and international patents. He received top awards in innovation, was recognized/requested to speak/coach/consult/create, as an expert, in energy technologies, advanced battery technologies, advanced sound technologies, complex mobile applications, complex wireless RF systems and platforms, advanced large scale thermal transfer technologies, advanced security and encryption technology, capital management, grant writing, legislative and permit process, advanced certification process, business/financial documentation, business advisement, product marketing, manufacturing and production design and processing, mechanical design, SEO services, and capital acquisition at all levels. Today Joe serves as CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone and Executive Director of Invent@NMU, a Northern Michigan University idea incubator whose mission is to position Marquette as a premier city for innovation and business development through their process to identify, nurture, and cultivate the growth and success of technology-based innovators, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and startups throughout their community. By adopting these leadership roles that enable accessibility, sustainability, and creativity within our region, Joe is positioned to act as a resource with our partners to build opportunities for the careers of the future, while honoring the roots and natural wonders signature to Marquette

Sessions

Catch the speaker at these sessions

October 9, 2023
Fund Me: Meet the Entrepreneurial Support Orgs Who Support Startups Across Michigan

Being a founder is hard. Fortunately, there are organizations throughout the state that offer programs and financial support to help you pursue your dream. Learn more about these entrepreneurial support organizations, the resources to take advantage of and how to work with them.

Sessions

Catch this year's 70+ speakers at MTW 2023 from October 9-12.

Where’s the event?
MTW 2023 will take place at the University of Michigan football stadium - Big House! - on Oct 9-10 and at Venue 4M on Oct 11-12. Doors open at 8:00 am and the event programming experience will run from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST.) 

Food & Drinks will be provided!

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Breakfast October 9
8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
Speakers:
October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Dean Sharon Matusik

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Peter Walker

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Rasmus Noraas Bendvold, David Woessner, Sasi Prabhakaran PhD, Rahul Gayam

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Carla Walker-Miller, Lisa Lunsford, Maria Thompson

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Charles Hudson

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Melissa Butler, Jenn Onwenu

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Lara Pender, Alison Accavitti, Edi Demaj, Etrit Demaj, Kevin Heras

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Matt Burns, Priya Gogoi, Chase Lee, Ben Chehebar, Adrian Fortino

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Lunch October 10
12:30:00 PM - 1:30:00 PM
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October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

James Meeks

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
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October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
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October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Lisa Katz, Sarah Gretter, Margarita Hernandez, Tom Stewart, Joe Thiel

October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
FIELD TOUR (Optional)
4:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 9, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Cahoots Happy Hour
5:00:00 PM -
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Breakfast October 10
8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Mayor Mike Duggan, Mayor Christopher Taylor

October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
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October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Corporate Networking Suite
10:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Stacy Brown-Philpot, Greg Schwartz

October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
VC Networking Suite (Morning)
11:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Lunch & Networking October 10
11:40:00 AM - 12:30:00 PM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Devon Townsend

October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
VC Networking Suite (Afternoon)
2:30:00 PM - 4:30:00 PM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
FIELD TOUR (optional)
4:00:00 PM - 5:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 10, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Wednesday October 11 Lunch
11:30:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Austin Yarger

October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Terrance J.L. Reeves, Ashton Keys, Shalanda Armstrong

October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Fireside Chat with Dhani Jones
2:15:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
Speakers:
October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Stewart Thornhill, Kurt Skifstad, Jeni Olney, Kristen Wolff

October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Michigan Entrepreneuer Summit
4:00:00 PM - 5:15:00 PM
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October 11, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
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October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Breakfast October 12
8:00:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
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October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
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October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Mobility EXPO
9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM
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October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:
October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Nia Batts, Sophia Bush

October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
Keynote
Speakers:

Will Fung, Alison Todak, Jim Tenzillo, Joe Kaiser Chris Thomas

October 12, 2023
10-11:00am
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MTW 2023 Now On Sale

Body: Tickets are on sale now until October 8. Tickets will be available at the gate.

Student Ticket
$99
Purchase Ticket
General Ticket
$199
Purchase Ticket
Want to attend Michigan Tech Week but concerned about the price tag?

Good news! Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we are pleased to offer a limited number of scholarship tickets for individuals to attend MTW 2023. If you would like to request a scholarship ticket, please complete this form and our selection team will contact you if you are eligible for a scholarship ticket.

If you’re interested, tell us about yourself by submitting a scholarship application by 10/4!