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A Venture Update with Jeff Wesley: Accelerators, Investments, and Exits

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about the rapid growth of venture creation and early-stage investing across Michigan.

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Building an Entrepreneurial University with Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre

In this episode we talk with Michigan State University Provost Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre about her path to MSU and how her experiences in research, fundraising, and innovation are shaping her leadership at the university.

By |2026-02-18T12:16:05-05:00February 17, 2026|Podcasts|0 Comments

The Front Door to Innovation with 20Fathoms

In this episode we talk with Craig Wesley, Executive Director of 20Fathoms in Traverse City, about how northern Michigan is cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community and expanding opportunities for early-stage founders across a 10-county region.

By |2025-11-26T17:15:12-05:00November 24, 2025|Podcasts|Comments Off on The Front Door to Innovation with 20Fathoms

Accelerating Healthcare Innovation with Henry Ford Health

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Prasad, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health, about how Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health are accelerating healthcare innovation through collaboration and venture investment.

By |2025-11-26T15:16:53-05:00November 3, 2025|Podcasts|Comments Off on Accelerating Healthcare Innovation with Henry Ford Health

Inside 20 New Deals and Two New Funds with Jeff Wesley

In this episode, we talk with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about a high-impact quarter of startup activity and the launch of two new venture funds designed to strengthen Michigan’s early-stage ecosystem.

By |2025-11-26T17:39:09-05:00August 11, 2025|Podcasts|Comments Off on Inside 20 New Deals and Two New Funds with Jeff Wesley

Reimagining Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with BAMF Health

In this episode, we talk with Chad Bassett, COO of BAMF Health, about how the company is transforming cancer care and clinical trials through advanced imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and AI.

By |2025-11-26T17:53:55-05:00July 30, 2025|Podcasts|Comments Off on Reimagining Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with BAMF Health
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