Upcoming Events at Cahoots
Cahoots isn’t just about working — it’s about growing. We host fun, educational events designed to inspire and encourage our members to keep innovating. Check out our calendar to see what’s coming up!
Interesting in hosting an event at Cahoots? Learn more about our event space.
Holiday Jubilee
Members Event
Join us for the last happy hour of the year and a very special holiday jubliee. This holiday happy hour will feature holiday snacks, cocktails, a special scavenger hunt, and more! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Cookie Decorating Workshop with Laurel Twist
Join us for a hands-on cookie decorating class where we will learn the basics of decorating with royal icing. This class is designed for all skill levels with step-by-step instruction and all supplies will be provided, including 6 pre-baked cookies. During this 1.5-2 hour class, we will practice piping icing using practice sheets, learn how to outline and flood cookies including wet-on-wet decorating, and leave with 6 delicious edible masterpieces.
What is included?
Step-by-step instruction
6 blank cookies
Pre-mixed/colored icing prepped in piping bags with two consistencies
Tray to take cookies home
Themed cookie scribe
$5 giftcard for use at Cahoots Cafe
Fine print: Ideal for adults and kids 12+. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may be transferred to another person. If the workshop is canceled by Laurel Twist & Co or Cahoots for unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Drop In Day: Try Out Coworking!
CURIOUS ABOUT COWORKING?
If you’ve been wanting to try coworking, join us for a drop in day at Cahoots and try it out for free for the day! Be sure to join us in the kitchen at 12pm for Flock, our weekly mid-week check-in over lunch designed for people who miss regular coworker interactions to enjoy coffee and casually chat about you week with other friendly faces working out of Cahoots. Bring your own lunch, or order from one of our member’s favorite options in walking distance.
Sign up at the form below:
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
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CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, members can enjoy free food with a rotating theme of treats and good eats provided by Cahoots. Monthly themes are announced in the Member Newsletter & our slack channel.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Member Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Investor Office Hours with Doug Neal and Paul Brown of ELab
Join Paul Brown and Doug Neal of ELab for a 30 minute conversation - no pressure to pitch unless you want to. Use the time to build relationships, get feedback, and make connections for your business.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, members can enjoy free food with a rotating theme of treats and good eats provided by Cahoots. Monthly themes are announced in the Member Newsletter & our slack channel.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Investor Office Hours with Adrian Fortino of Mercury Fund
Join Adrian Fortino of Mercury Fund for a 30 minute conversation - no pressure to pitch unless you want to. Use the time to build relationships, get feedback, and make connections for your business.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Member Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
FlocK
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, members can enjoy free food with a rotating theme of treats and good eats provided by Cahoots. Monthly themes are announced in the Member Newsletter & our slack channel.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
FlocK
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Investor Office Hours with Lindsey Kilbride of Detroit VEnture Partners
Join Lindsey Kilbride of Detroit Venture Partners for a 30 minute conversation - no pressure to pitch unless you want to. Use the time to build relationships, get feedback, and make connections for your business.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Member Happy Hour
Members Event
We invite our members to join us for our monthly happy hour! Come hang out in our cafe lobby for drinks and snacks with other tech folks, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Flock
Member Event | Free | Upstairs Kitchen Dining Room
For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
1st Wednesday: Monthly Recap (Rose Bud Thorn Style) with Liz
2nd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Chelsea
3rd Wednesday: Casual Chats with Quin
4th Wednesday: Silent Book Club with Grace
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Hatch: A Mastermind for Entrepreneurs
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Liz and Chelsea have both spent years running their own businesses and we know the struggles all too well. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will contact you with more information!
Sustainability Meetup
Join us for this new monthly Sustainability Meetup happening on December 11, with special guest Ilyse Kaplan who will speak about financing a sustainable future.
This event is hosted by William Crane and Cahootian Dunrie Greiling and sponsored by the Green Business Challenge and Ann Arbor SPARK.
Winter Wreath Workshop with Wildscape Floral Co.
Join Chelsea of Wildscape Floral Co. to create your own winter wreath!
Participants will be guided through crafting their own wreath using evergreens, brass bells, ribbon and seasonal berries - with plenty of time to create on your own and mingle. Everyone will go home with a wreath that is artfully created and unique to them.
Ticket price includes all materials for one person to make a wreath, with warm beverages and treats included.
Parking is FREE downtown on Sundays!
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
Every First Friday, member can enjoy free food with a rotating theme of treats and good eats provided by Cahoots. This month, we’ll be hosting a special festive holiday station with mulled wine and other treats outside Ignatius starting at 5pm for Midnight Madness. Stop by with your friends and family and grab a treat!
Midnight Madness Market
Looking for the perfect gift? Stop in for our annual Midnight Madness Market from 5-9pm featuring local vendors with the perfect gift ideas, music from the Community High School Jazz Band, tasty treats and drinks from Cahoots Café, followed by a special 10pm show with Penny Seats Theater.
Founders First Fridays
Founders First Friday is an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Gua Sha with Heyday
Heyday will be offering mini 10-minute gua sha sessions. Gua sha promotes circulation, debloating, pain relief, and reduction of inflammation. Gua sha is one of the add-ons Heyday offers for their 50-minute Personalized Facials. Visit Heyday online here.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Opening Reception for Quinn Faylor + Happy Hour
Join us for a happy hour and special opening reception for Quinn Faylor, who will be unveiling a collection of select works from their exhibit “Super Bloom” throughout our café and coworking space. Enjoy their art and hang out in our cafe lobby with drinks, snacks, and friendly faces.
Drop In Day: Try Out Coworking!
CURIOUS ABOUT COWORKING?
If you’ve been wanting to try coworking, join us for a drop in day at Cahoots and try it out for free for the day! You can also join for Flock at 9am, our weekly mid-week check-in designed for people who miss regular coworker interactions to enjoy coffee and casually chat about you week with other friendly faces working out of Cahoots. Sign up at the form below:
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Shine & Rise Coworking Day
Shine and Rise Members are welcome to enjoy a free day of coworking and free tasty drinks from the Cahoots Cafe. Come for a few hours, an afternoon, or the entire day. Shine & Rise is a locally founded organization dedicated to cultivating connections and fostering community for female and non-binary individuals in the tech and startup ecosystem.
Members are welcome to bring a guest to co-work that day!
Unfurl: A Storytelling Event
Join us for an evening of fun, informal storytelling designed to help you articulate and practice sharing your stories in a friendly environment. Unfurl is a special storytelling event where anyone can share their personal story in small groups, receive supportive and uplifting feedback, and connect with other people's stories on a deeper level.
We start with an introduction to a framework for storytelling, and then your group will interview you on a topic you are passionate about, and provide helpful feedback as we connect and learn how to tell our story in a way that resonates. The world needs the story only you can tell - let’s unfurl it.
Ideal for:
Professionals looking to hone their interviewing or networking skills
Entrepreneurs looking to connect with likeminded people
Anyone who want to share their personal story and stand out from the crowd
About the Facilitator
Liz Barney is a former teacher turned storyteller. She has worked as a journalist, directed documentary films, developed marketing campaigns, and helped hundreds of people tell their story through a variety of modalities. She pairs her background in education and storytelling to help people tap into the power of stories to understand and be understood.
Cahoots Cares Volunteer Day (Member Event)
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Advisory Panel members Shawn & Megha are exploring opportunities for Cahoots members to volunteer in the community together to build camaraderie and give back. They invite members to join them to help the Ozone House prepare their outdoor space for winter and enjoy drinks afterwards.
RSVP by 11/11 here:
CODE & COFFEE WITH TECH[INCLUSIVE]
Code & Coffee is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills, meet new friends, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop, your recent projects, and your programming problems! Don’t have a project yet? We’re happy to just chat about all things code and tech.
All are welcome, regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed. Code & Coffee events are relaxed and informal, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.
This event is free - feel free to come early, stay late, and/or drop in whenever you can.
Settle Into Stillness - Sound Bath Journey
Come celebrate 12 years of leading Sound Journeys worldwide with us!
Nurture yourself and experience deep relaxation as Jeremy and Nancy create a unique and immersive soundscape. The soothing resonance of the handpan, didgeridoo, multiple gongs, crystal singing bowls and more will induce complete physical, mental and emotional relaxation; cultivating a deep sense of calm and inner peace. Your physical body will rest in a comfortable and supported savasana as you are bathed by a sea of sound. Each experience is created and offered with love and intention for healing and relaxation.
All are welcome, no prior experience with yoga or meditation necessary. Purchase tickets below.
Settle into Stillness unites the healing power of conscious relaxation with sacred sound. Settle Into Stillness was founded by Jeremy Arndt and Nancy Grzeszak, whose paths converged in 2011, igniting a shared passion for yoga and music that would ultimately blossom into a transformative journey around the globe. Their mutual desire to spread peace, serenity, and self-discovery led them to create the Sound Journey, a magical fusion of music and mindfulness.
Lunch & Learn with Joe Malcoun (Member Event)
MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Dunrie and Ayishwariya from our advisory panel are exploring a within-Cahoots mentoring program for members and are kicking things off with an "Ask Me Anything" lunch and learn with Cahoots Co-founder Joe Malcoun. They invite members to come if you are interested in hearing from Joe about his journey and perspective. Also come if you want to influence the direction of future mentoring events, be a mentor, or get a mentor. Also, come if you like lunch, and be sure to join the #mentorship slack channel.
Please RSVP by 11/8
Ann Arbor User Experience (A2UX) Meetup
Join A2UX for a thought-provoking interactive discussion on the current state of UX, where we'll explore the latest trends, challenges, and emerging practices in the field of User Experience. Whether you’re a seasoned UX designer, a researcher, a developer passionate about user-centered design, or simply curious about the field, this event is for you!
This meetup is an excellent opportunity to dive deep into the world of UX, connect with professionals and enthusiasts, and exchange ideas in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
What to Expect:
Engaging conversations about the latest developments in UX.
Networking opportunities with fellow UX professionals and enthusiasts.
A chance to share your experiences and learn from others in the field.
A relaxed setting with drinks and light snacks.
Cost: FREE
Why Attend?
This event is your opportunity to connect with the local UX community, exchange ideas, and stay up-to-date with the rapidly evolving field of user experience. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, stay informed on UX trends, or just enjoy a conversation with like-minded individuals, this is the place to be!
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over lunch and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 12pm in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Office Hours with Emefa Boamah
Join Emefa Boamah for exclusive 1:1 office hours at Cahoots Cafe in Ann Arbor.
These intimate 45-minute sessions are designed for you to dive deep into your personal and professional journey, explore holistic healing methods, and embrace the profound synergy between healing and leadership.
Who is this For?
Women Leaders
Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Individuals Experiencing Life Transitions
Women curious about embodiment and somatic practices
What to Expect
Personalized and Practical Guidance: Tailored advice for life's challenges.
Leadership Development: Enhance skills and create lasting impact without burnout.
Embodied Business Strategy: Sustainable growth through intuitive decision-making and nervous system regulation.
Creating Aligned Businesses: Build businesses that align with personal values and goals.
About Your Host
Emefa blends her professional training, multi-sensory offerings, and personal experiences to create a sacred space where women can safely reconnect with their core values. With over a decade of experience, she helps women bridge the gap between their beliefs and actions, providing the tools and opportunities they need to build the future they desire.
She brings a playful and refreshing authenticity to her work, guiding female entrepreneurs through life's complexities with clarity. As a connector, Emefa helps them move from a state of inner conflict to one of alignment, empowering them to lead more authentic and fulfilling lives.
Hatch Mastermind + Financial Tips with Lyla Ellens
We get it - starting a business is lonely work. Hatch is a monthly mastermind meeting for entrepreneurs to connect, learn, and brainstorm solutions together. Every month, we invite entrepreneurs to bring a problem or idea they are working on to the table to brainstorm with other smart minds.
This month, we’ll have special guest Lyla Ellens with The CFO Group on hand to present a ten-minute tip at the top of the hour on how to get your finances organized for success early on. As a principal providing strategic finance, accounting and business operations to growing companies, Lyla will share the importance of getting business documents and accounting methods organized to avoid missing opportunities in the future.
Can’t make this one, but interested in joining our group? Fill out the interest form below and we will send you updates on ongoing opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Solitary Screens vs Dynamic Teams with Pete Baker
The career and lifestyle benefits of creative collaboration
Join us for complimentary cocktails from Lowertown Bar & Café and a short talk with their co-owner Pete Baker, local photographer & founder of Final Final on the story of how he went from being a design hermit to thriving as a collaborative ringleader. Turns out, letting other people touch your pixels isn't the end of the world – it’ll probably even make them better.
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We are so thrilled to partner with Creative Mornings Detroit to bring this special pop-up event to Ann Arbor! If you enjoy creative things and are craving community, this is for you! Creative Mornings is a community of creatives who meet in cities across the globe to share inspiring chats and connect creative minds. These talks are free + open to anyone, but please register so we can get an accurate headcount for food and drinks!
About Pete Baker
Pete is the founder and creative director of FinalFinal™, a multidisciplinary design agency working with B2B companies of all shapes and sizes, and the co-owner of local favorite Lowertown Bar & Cafe. You’d recognize his work nationally for Anthropic, Tesla, Cisco, Herman Miller, and others, and locally with Duo Security, Frita Batidos, and the Ann Arbor Art Center, where he has served on the board for nearly a decade.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 9:00am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
First Free Friday
MEMBER EVENT
We bring the food, you bring the friendly faces
Every First Friday, join us in the 2nd floor kitchen for free food with a rotating theme of treats and eats provided by Cahoots from 12pm-1pm. This month, we will be serving up a baked potato bar for you to enjoy! All you need to bring is your friendly face but if you have a special topping that you think completes the perfect potato, please feel free to share it with the rest of us!
Founders First Fridays
Our member Prashant Salla, CEO and Founder of Goodhood, facilitates an informal coffee meetup every First Friday with Michigan Founders Fund in our café at 9am as a way for founders to connect and be resources for each other.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 9:00am in the 2nd floor kitchen.
Cannonball - A talk with Lisa Sauve - ArChitect & Design Advocate
Cannonball is a monthly speaker series presented by Cahoots where we sit down with an inspiring local entrepreneur and talk the real stuff - how they got started, the nitty gritty of running a business, and the spirit it takes to make it work.
We are excited to welcome Lisa Sauvé, the principal and co-founder of Synecdoche, an interdisciplinary architecture studio, and founder of Do Good Work, a 501c3 non-profit whose mission is to support creatives and community by turning radical ideas into positive change within the built environment. You'd recognize her work from being the principal architect at well loved businesses in town like Homes Brewery, Nightcap and Lofi, Blom Meadworks, Ivey, and the Duo office.
Event starts at 6 pm with drinks and light snacks, and the talk gets started around 6:15 pm.
Flock
For Cahoots Members: For those who love working remotely, but miss being in community, this is for you! Flock is a weekly morning casual gathering to check-in with your Cahoots coworkers over coffee and share happenings from your week. Join us every Wednesday at 9:00am in the 2nd floor kitchen.