Programs
Michigan’s investment and entrepreneurial community has seen success and profits from funding and employing diverse professionals, but more progress can be made. Although Michigan meets or exceeds the national average of diversity within our venture capital industry, the state can set a benchmark for the industry that more clearly reflects representative populations while simultaneously inspiring and teaching the next generation of Michigan entrepreneurs and investors.
Venture Fellows
The Venture Fellows program was designed to increase the number of venture professionals in Michigan in order to accelerate the fundraising and deployment of capital into early-stage companies many of which are in Michigan. A total of 22 individuals were part of this program from 2011 thru 2018.
Internship Program
Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment community has seen success and profits from funding and employing diverse professionals, but more progress can be made.
Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series (launched in 2020) developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem.
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