Leadership

We are the voice of Michigan's investment and entrepreneurial community.

MVCA Staff

Ara Topouzian Executive Director

Angela Heflin Associate Director

Susan Renno Project Coordinator

As the voice of the entrepreneurial and investment community, we strive to:

Serve as the trusted resource for venture capital and angel investment data
Advocate for policies that encourage innovation and reward long-term investment
Convene the entrepreneurial community and connect its members through communications, marketing and member engagement
Grow and sustain a vibrant and resilent venture and angel investment community

Executive Committee

Jeff Rinvelt Chairperson
Renaissance Venture Capital

Patti-Glaza

Patti Glaza Vice Chairperson
ID Ventures

Michael Gross Immediate Past Chairperson
Beringea

Doug-Neil

Doug Neil Treasurer
eLab Ventures

Board of Directors

Adrian Fortino Mercury Fund

Kent-Helfrich

Kent Helfrich GM Ventures

Paul-McCreadie

Paul McCreadie Arboretum Ventures

Fredrick-Molnar

Fredrick Molnar Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Camila Noordeloos Grand Ventures

Kim Pasquino Wakestream Ventures

Kelly Sexton, Ph.D University of Michigan, Research & Innovation Partnership

Evan Ufer Plymouth Growth