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Latest News, Stories, and Podcasts

  • PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: BedConnect

    March 17, 2026

    PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: BedConnect

    In this episode, we talk with Lindsay A. Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of BedConnect and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about improving how hospitals connect patients with post-acute care providers after discharge.

  • Women of Innovation Summit Showcases Leadership and Entrepreneurship Across Michigan’s Innovation Ecosystem

    March 12, 2026

    Women of Innovation Summit Showcases Leadership and Entrepreneurship Across Michigan’s Innovation Ecosystem

    Hosted by the MSU Research Foundation, with support from Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the summit convened founders, investors, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how women are shaping the future of innovation.

  • PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Adrenaline Interactive

    March 10, 2026

    PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Adrenaline Interactive

    In this episode, we talk with Max Albert, Founder and CEO of Adrenaline Interactive and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about transforming how brands and video games work together to create more immersive, measurable advertising experiences.

  • PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Electric Outdoors

    March 3, 2026

    PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Electric Outdoors

    In this episode, we talk with Josef Hjelmaker, Founder and CEO of Electric Outdoors and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about building sustainable, off-grid infrastructure that unlocks new possibilities for landowners and communities.