The Michigan Opportunity

S2 Ep.47 - Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, Michigan Venture Capital Association

January 04, 2023 Michigan Economic Development Corporation Season 2 Episode 47
The Michigan Opportunity
S2 Ep.47 - Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, Michigan Venture Capital Association
Show Notes

The Michigan Venture Capital Association: More than 400 individual members representing 100+ organizations across the nation, from angel funds and VCs to universities and EDO’s. 

Join our guest Ara Topouzian and host Ed Clemente, as they explore the complicated but fascinating world of Venture Capital. The MVCA’s goal is to increase the amount of capital and talent available to venture and angel investors so they can fund Michigan’s most innovative entrepreneurs as well as working closely with them to transform breakthrough ideas into new companies and industries that drive Michigan job creation and economic growth. Ara walks us through the many moving parts of this ecosystem. Listen to a great discussion about VC, angels, EDO’s, universities and tech transfer. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.