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Venue Connect | Visionary Voices with Dr. Vic Strecher

Venue by 4M | 1919 S. Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104 Wednesday, January 14, 2026   — 5:00PM - 6:30PM
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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.


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 to help 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.

Agenda:

  • 5:00 PM: Happy Hour sponsored by Ann Arbor SPARK
  • 5:45 PM: Presentation | Finding Purpose in an AI Driven Economy
  • 6:15 PM: Post-Talk Networking and Book Signing
  • 6:30 PM: Event Concludes, but stay for dinner and networking at Venue!


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.

Venue by 4M is a women-owned small business with a focus on fostering community through networking, events, sponsorships, housing, and hospitality.

Ann Arbor SPARK is a local non-profit that drives economic development, growth, and prosperity by supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region.