Michigan Technology News and Entrepreneurs
DETROIT — Detroit’s iconic Gem Theatre will host the state’s first Michigan Tech Week Oct. 12 and 13. Michigan Tech Week will consist of two full days of premier events to celebrate Michigan’s high-growth tech ecosystem. “Michigan Tech Week will bring together major stakeholders in Michigan’s tech ecosystem to collaborate with hundreds of attendees and
TRAVERSE CITY - Vishnu Mano, President and Founder of Spotter, won the audience’s vote after delivering the evening’s only remote pitch at NewTech's event Sept 13th. Mano’s Spotter, a mobile app developed to help find its users places to park in a fresh new way, utilizes a combination of sensors, security camera footage, and other
GRAND RAPIDS – Michigan Capital Network has submitted filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission to increase the total investment amount of its Fund IV from $25 million to $35 million. MCN is the state’s largest association of regional angel investing groups and the management entity for four venture capital funds. “This expansion reflects the
DETROIT - Toast of the Town is TechTown’s annual fundraiser on Oct. 6 will be celebrating Detroit’s hardworking entrepreneurs and the role we play in creating a truly equitable economy. This year, we will livestream the Salute Awards from 4 – 5 p.m. to a virtual audience, and then celebrate Detroit’s emerging startups and coolest small businesses with
TRAVERSE CITY - In an effort to expand the inclusiveness of the event, TCNewTech opens its platform to non-tech and tech companies alike to pitch their startups to a robust TCNT audience. Five startups competed to win $500 by audience vote. Jodie Schanhals, President and Founder of MeetingMaker, LLC, won the audience’s vote after delivering the evening’s final pitch. The MeetingMaker App that Jodie developed is a mobile app helping individuals in recovery and/or required to attend court-mandated meetings. The MeetingMaker mobile app "reimagines accountability"
ANN ARBOR - The Michigan Venture Capital Association celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022 with a new report on the state of Venture Capital in Michigan. Details are provided by MVCA Executive Director Ara Topouzian in this interview with Mike Brennan and Matt Roush. To read the full report, click on MichiganVCA.Org https://youtu.be/RQKQDRHdG5Y
ANN ARBOR - Technologist Ernie Butcher joins Matt and Mike on MiTechTV to talk about his new business venture that will offer scalable operations for small businesses. In a nutshell, instead of hiring a full-time professional to handle many of your business needs, you can hire that person as needed. He's also building a team
LANSING – Continually rising costs and supply shortages are the main challenges impeding Michigan small businesses success, according to a new survey released today by the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Michigan’s small businesses are still facing significant obstacles every single day,” said SBAM President and CEO Brian Calley. “Higher costs, supply shortages and inflation
DETROIT - Little Liberia was named the winner of the $100,000 2022 Comerica Hatch Detroit Content. In addition to the cash grant, Little Liberia will receive a package of pro bono support and counsel from Hatch Detroit powered by TechTown and its partners to bolster its opportunity for success. Congratulations to Little Liberia and the
ANN ARBOR - Living in California has to be one of the most expensive states to live in. The median home price is $552,000, and the cost of living is 27 percent higher than the national average. With these high costs, it's no wonder that many people in California are struggling with debt. If you
