Jeffrey Mosher spends a few minutes with Ara Topouzian, Executive Director, for MVCA, the Michigan Venture Capital Association, Novi, MI while at the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, on Mackinac Island.
To hear Ara and Jeffrey’s conversation at #MPC21, click play on the podcast shared below!
Reporting from the lobby of the Chippewa Hotel on the island, Jeffrey finds out from Ara the latest from MVCA, the overall venture capital sector across Michigan, his perspective on #MPC21, a key takeaway from the conference, a note that MVCA has an upcoming awards evening September 30th.
MVCA Vision
To increase the amount of capital and talent available to venture and angel investors so we can fund Michigan’s most innovative entrepreneurs and work closely with them to transform breakthrough ideas into new companies and industries that drive Michigan job creation and economic growth.
MVCA Mission
As the voice of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community, MVCA:
- serves as the trusted resource for venture capital and angel investment data
- advocates for policies that encourage innovation and reward long-term investment
- convenes the entrepreneurial community and connects its members through communications, marketing and member engagement; and
- grows and sustains a vibrant and resilient venture and angel investment community