Venue Connect | Visionary Voices with Dr. Vic Strecher
Schedule
Wed Feb 11 2026 at 05:00 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Venue by 4M | Ann Arbor, MI
About this Event
Venue Connect, in partnership with Ann Arbor SPARK, is pleased to bring you an insightful conversation with Dr. Vic Strecher as we explore Finding Purpose in an AI Driven Economy.
* This event was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, and had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather.
Featured Speaker:
Dr. Victor Strecher, founder and CEO of Kumanu, professor, U-M School of Public Health
Vic Strecher is a visionary leader and expert in the fields of behavior change, digital communication, and well being. His pioneering research led to successful ventures, reaching millions of lives. He's founder and CEO of Kumanu, a next generation well being company, professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and renowned researcher, educator, speaker, and author.
In 1995, Vic founded the UM Center for Health Communications Research, studying the future of digitally-tailored health communications when fewer than 15% of Americans had Internet access. In 1997, he founded HealthMedia, a digital health coaching company that reached over 55 million people and was sold to Johnson & Johnson in 2010. More recently, Vic created Kumanu, a digital platform designed tohelp individuals live more intentionally and purposefully.
His behavioral, neuroscience, and epigenetic research; two books (Life On Purpose and the graphic novel On Purpose); four Ted talks; two massive open online courses; and his Purposeful smartphone and web application are all focused on the importance of developing and maintaining strong core values, intentionality, and purpose in life.
This event is free to attend. While registration is required, walk-ins are also welcome.
Venue Connect is an enlightened networking and speaker series hosted by Venue and sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK.
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Agenda
ð: 05:00 PM
Happy Hour sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
Info: Free drinks and networking before the presentation begins.
ð: 05:45 PM
Finding Purpose in an AI Driven Economy
Info: Featured Guest: Dr. Victor Strecher, founder and CEO of Kumanu
ð: 06:15 PM
Post-Talk Networking and Book Signing
Info: Limited copies of Dr. Strecher's graphic novel "On Purpose: Lessons in Life and Health from the Frog, the Dung Beetle, and Julia" will be available for signing and sale.
ð: 06:30 PM
Open Bar ends, but stay for dinner and networking at Venue!
Untitled agenda
ð: 06:15 PM
Post-Talk Networking and Book Signing
Where is it happening?
Venue by 4M, 1919 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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