The Michigan Opportunity
An economic development podcast featuring candid conversations with business leaders across Michigan.
The Michigan Opportunity
S5 Ep.42 - Alison Todak, VP of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, MEDC and Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management, MSU Research Foundation
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Michigan Economic Development Corporation
PitchMI crowns 4 winners: smarter hospital beds, powered campsites, satellite tech, and in-game ads—highlighting Michigan’s dynamic startup ecosystem.
Join our two startup experts — Alison Todak of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Pete Martin of the MSU Research Foundation — as they share how their organizations are helping to drive Michigan’s startup momentum. They give us insight into their collaboration on the PitchMI startup competition, highlight the four winning innovations for 2025, and explore the state’s thriving entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem.