Podcast appearances and mentions of ann arbor spark

Ara talks with Mike Flanagan, Managing Director of the Michigan Angel Fund and Vice President at Ann Arbor SPARK. Mike and Ara discuss the ecosystem, the importance of angels, entrepreneurs and much more. Special thank you to our sponsor: Michigan Rise.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features David Parsigian of Honigman.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Cynthia Wilbanks from the University of Michigan.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Tim Marshall from Bank of Ann Arbor.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Rick Snyder of SensCy.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Stephen Forrest from the University of Michigan.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features David Womack of Sartorius.

Interview Featuring Marvin Yates, NSIN and hosted by Sarah Cicotte, Director, Mobility Programs at Ann Arbor SPARK

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Patti Glaza of ID Ventures.

Originally uploaded Nov. 13th. Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI. Paul, welcome back, we just spoke with you last week about Ann Arbor SPARK highlighting recent events, and looking ahead to Thanksgiving's Tech Homecoming - can you give one more quick reminder on what that is? We left off on our conversation, and you seemed to have a lot on your mind about projects Ann Arbor SPARK is involved with,... 1. Can you highlight some successful startups that have benefitted from investment through Ann Arbor SPARK, and what impact has this had on the local economy? 2. How does Ann Arbor SPARK evaluate and support potential startup candidates for investment? Are there specific industries or technologies that you're focusing on for the future? 3. The American Center for Mobility has been at the forefront of testing and research for connected and autonomous vehicles. With the growing interest in hydrogen fuel, could you discuss any new initiatives or partnerships the Center is engaging in to advance hydrogen infrastructure and technology? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded Nov. 7th. Chris Holman welcomes back Paul Krutko, President & CEO, Ann Arbor SPARK, Ann Arbor, MI. Please remind the Michigan business community of SPARK's focus and mission. How did a2Tech360 go, back in September? We're weeks away from Tech Homecoming, that lines up with Thanksgiving, tell us all about that? What's the focus or highlight for the remainder of 2023 for SPARK? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Nathan Sprague from FAME and WCC.

Are you a founder? Looking for an opportunity to pitch your startup on a national stage? We're chatting about all things SXSW and what it's like to compete on their pitch stage. If you're a founder in Fem-Tech, AI, Mobility, Future of Work-Tech, Climate-Tech, etc., this is the information you need. Check it out!

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Mike Psarouthakis from University of Michigan Innovation Partnerships.

Today, Will sits down with Joseph (Skip) Simms to discuss angel investing and his journey to becoming Managing Partner of the MI Angel Fund. Skip mentions how he started in venture investing in 1999, went through the dot-com boom and bust, and later got involved with Ann Arbor Spark, an economic development organization. Skip also talks about the growth of angel investing in Michigan and the importance of honesty and transparency in investor-founder relationships. He shares a success story with SkySpecs, a company focused on drone monitoring for facilities, and how they shifted their focus from drones to technology. Skip reflects on the changes in the venture capital landscape in Michigan and the need for state incentives to encourage more high-net-worth individuals to become angel investors. Connect with Skip:MI Angel Fund | WebsiteJoseph Simms | LinkedIn

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Meg Wallace from Toyota.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Michael Bickers from PNC Bank.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Sonya Callahan of Comcast.

Michigan is losing significant jobs, talent, and investment opportunities as a result of the lack of the early stage investment capital, which has decreased by more than 40% in the last 5 years.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Skip Simms of Michigan Angel Fund, Michigan Angel Community, and Ann Arbor SPARK.

Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast: Milton Dohoney Jr., City of Ann Arbor by Ann Arbor SPARK

Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast: Santa Ono, University of Michigan by Ann Arbor SPARK

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Sue Shink, Michigan Senator.

CEO Podcast 2023 Ranger Power with Drew Vielbig by Ann Arbor SPARK

This episode of The Passage to Profit Show features Tel K. Ganesan from Kyyba, Susan Ascher from the Ascher Group and Chef Roscoe Coleman from RMT Buffet Catering LLC. Tel K. Ganesan is the founder of Kyyba, Kyyba Innovations, Kyyba Films and Kyyba Fashions. His Kyyba brand, holding up several lines of businesses, has successfully employed 900 talents who equally contribute towards a successful career. Kyyba is an IT solution provider, a job incubator, and as synchronized human resource management that supports and promotes talents. Kyyba Innovation is a steppingstone for the next-gen entrepreneurs, serving as a hub for entrepreneurs to innovate and bring their ideas to life while also aiding with investments and company expansion. Kyyba Films, is a production company with an aim to be the enabler of creating original feature films and documentaries. Tel’s latest venture is Kyyba Fashions, through which he collaborates with the top designers and seeks out the highest-quality fabrics in vogue. With constant hard work and steadfastness, he has taken his career from an entrepreneur to a movie producer. With empowering networking and strategic strength management, his journey to success and happiness has been inspiring. Ganesan is also a philanthropist and has founded and partnered with many non-profit organizations as well, including Global Detroit, Ann Arbor Spark, Kyyba Kidz Foundation, TiECon Global, TiE Detroit and Pitch Club Michigan. Read more at: https://telkganesan.com/ Susan Ascher is the founder of the Ascher Group and is an Executive/Leadership/Career Coach in Communication, Collaboration, Business Development. She is a four-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Susan’s training and coaching programs have helped countless corporations and individuals raise the bar in communication, leadership development, teamwork and client relations. She has coached individuals and teams for clients ranging from the fortune 50 to emerging growth companies, as well as healthcare organizations, non-profits, and numerous nationally ranked colleges and universities. She is the author of Dude, Seriously, It’s NOT All About You! and Dude, Seriously, Get Your ASK in Gear! , tools for elevating one’s EQ AND IQ! An avid golfer and master networker, Susan developed Course Connections, a program which teaches golf in a low key professional setting while introducing the value of networking through the game. Read more at: https://www.susanascher.com/ Chef Roscoe Coleman is the founder of RMT Buffet Catering LLC, offering tailor made catering services for businesses, social events, private gatherings and family affairs. RMT Buffet Catering LLC is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to clients offering an array of options from main course dishes, party platters, sandwiches, pastas, salads, side and vegetable dishes, breakfast, brunch, cook out menus and more. Their menus are made fresh, healthy and showcased in awe-inspiring ways. Clients can also order through Chef Roscoe’s online store and can pick up their food items or have it delivered directly to them. Read more at: https://chefroscoe.com/ Visit

This episode of The Passage to Profit Show features Tel K. Ganesan from Kyyba, Susan Ascher from the Ascher Group and Chef Roscoe Coleman from RMT Buffet Catering LLC. Tel K. Ganesan is the founder of Kyyba, Kyyba Innovations, Kyyba Films and Kyyba Fashions. His Kyyba brand, holding up several lines of businesses, has successfully employed 900 talents who equally contribute towards a successful career. Kyyba is an IT solution provider, a job incubator, and as synchronized human resource management that supports and promotes talents. Kyyba Innovation is a steppingstone for the next-gen entrepreneurs, serving as a hub for entrepreneurs to innovate and bring their ideas to life while also aiding with investments and company expansion. Kyyba Films, is a production company with an aim to be the enabler of creating original feature films and documentaries. Tel’s latest venture is Kyyba Fashions, through which he collaborates with the top designers and seeks out the highest-quality fabrics in vogue. With constant hard work and steadfastness, he has taken his career from an entrepreneur to a movie producer. With empowering networking and strategic strength management, his journey to success and happiness has been inspiring. Ganesan is also a philanthropist and has founded and partnered with many non-profit organizations as well, including Global Detroit, Ann Arbor Spark, Kyyba Kidz Foundation, TiECon Global, TiE Detroit and Pitch Club Michigan. Read more at: https://telkganesan.com/ Susan Ascher is the founder of the Ascher Group and is an Executive/Leadership/Career Coach in Communication, Collaboration, Business Development. She is a four-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Susan’s training and coaching programs have helped countless corporations and individuals raise the bar in communication, leadership development, teamwork and client relations. She has coached individuals and teams for clients ranging from the fortune 50 to emerging growth companies, as well as healthcare organizations, non-profits, and numerous nationally ranked colleges and universities. She is the author of Dude, Seriously, It’s NOT All About You! and Dude, Seriously, Get Your ASK in Gear! , tools for elevating one’s EQ AND IQ! An avid golfer and master networker, Susan developed Course Connections, a program which teaches golf in a low key professional setting while introducing the value of networking through the game. Read more at: https://www.susanascher.com/ Chef Roscoe Coleman is the founder of RMT Buffet Catering LLC, offering tailor made catering services for businesses, social events, private gatherings and family affairs. RMT Buffet Catering LLC is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to clients offering an array of options from main course dishes, party platters, sandwiches, pastas, salads, side and vegetable dishes, breakfast, brunch, cook out menus and more. Their menus are made fresh, healthy and showcased in awe-inspiring ways. Clients can also order through Chef Roscoe’s online store and can pick up their food items or have it delivered directly to them. Read more at: https://chefroscoe.com/ Visit

This episode of The Passage to Profit Show features Tel K. Ganesan from Kyyba, Susan Ascher from the Ascher Group and Chef Roscoe Coleman from RMT Buffet Catering LLC. Tel K. Ganesan is the founder of Kyyba, Kyyba Innovations, Kyyba Films and Kyyba Fashions. His Kyyba brand, holding up several lines of businesses, has successfully employed 900 talents who equally contribute towards a successful career. Kyyba is an IT solution provider, a job incubator, and as synchronized human resource management that supports and promotes talents. Kyyba Innovation is a steppingstone for the next-gen entrepreneurs, serving as a hub for entrepreneurs to innovate and bring their ideas to life while also aiding with investments and company expansion. Kyyba Films, is a production company with an aim to be the enabler of creating original feature films and documentaries. Tel’s latest venture is Kyyba Fashions, through which he collaborates with the top designers and seeks out the highest-quality fabrics in vogue. With constant hard work and steadfastness, he has taken his career from an entrepreneur to a movie producer. With empowering networking and strategic strength management, his journey to success and happiness has been inspiring. Ganesan is also a philanthropist and has founded and partnered with many non-profit organizations as well, including Global Detroit, Ann Arbor Spark, Kyyba Kidz Foundation, TiECon Global, TiE Detroit and Pitch Club Michigan. Read more at: https://telkganesan.com/ Susan Ascher is the founder of the Ascher Group and is an Executive/Leadership/Career Coach in Communication, Collaboration, Business Development. She is a four-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist. Susan’s training and coaching programs have helped countless corporations and individuals raise the bar in communication, leadership development, teamwork and client relations. She has coached individuals and teams for clients ranging from the fortune 50 to emerging growth companies, as well as healthcare organizations, non-profits, and numerous nationally ranked colleges and universities. She is the author of Dude, Seriously, It’s NOT All About You! and Dude, Seriously, Get Your ASK in Gear! , tools for elevating one’s EQ AND IQ! An avid golfer and master networker, Susan developed Course Connections, a program which teaches golf in a low key professional setting while introducing the value of networking through the game. Read more at: https://www.susanascher.com/ Chef Roscoe Coleman is the founder of RMT Buffet Catering LLC, offering tailor made catering services for businesses, social events, private gatherings and family affairs. RMT Buffet Catering LLC is committed to delivering the highest quality of service to clients offering an array of options from main course dishes, party platters, sandwiches, pastas, salads, side and vegetable dishes, breakfast, brunch, cook out menus and more. Their menus are made fresh, healthy and showcased in awe-inspiring ways. Clients can also order through Chef Roscoe’s online store and can pick up their food items or have it delivered directly to them. Read more at: https://chefroscoe.com/ Visit

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Kelly Sexton from the University of Michigan.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Reuben Sarkar from the American Center for Mobility.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Catalina Kaiyoorawongs from LoanSense.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Don Hicks, Multiverse Investments.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Bastien Beauchamp of !Important Safety.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features Tara Lanigan from May Mobility.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast series features John McLaughlin, Global ESG Leader & Ann Arbor Site Lead at KLA.

This episode of the Ann Arbor SPARK CEO Podcast features David Wilhoit, President and CEO of Wacker Chemical.

Bill Mayer, Vice President of Entrepreneurial Services for Ann Arbor SPARK sits down with Chris Holman to discuss a statewide internship program for STEM students. For the past month or so, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has been partnering with Ann Arbor SPARK to launch the Michigan STEM Forward internship program on a statewide level. SPARK has run the program on a local level through the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti SmartZone with a decade of positive results. In scaling the program up, MEDC will work in partnership with SPARK to place 425-450 STEM students currently attending Michigan colleges annually into STEM-focused internships throughout Michigan. With the support of a $1.5 million grant approved today by the MSF Board, SPARK will contribute to 50 percent of the interns’ pay, and participating companies will pay the remaining 50 percent. SPARK will track the employment status of the interns for at least 12 months to measure their retention in Michigan as well as those remaining in those knowledge positions. » Visit MBN website: https://www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: https://www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: https://twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Today Lisa has the pleasure of speaking with Kelly Sexton on this episode of Tech Transfer IP. Kelly is the Associate Vice President for Research-Technology Transfer and Innovations at the University of Michigan. Kelly works closely with the Vice President for Research and other leaders across the university to provide visionary and strategic leadership of U of M's innovation, business engagement, and technology transfer activities, including the Office of Technology Transfer and the Business Engagement Center. In this role, Kelly supports and encourages university-wide programs for intellectual property development, innovations, and engagement with business and venture communities in the region, across the nation, and around the globe. Kelly shares her journey to tech transfer and how she ended up at the University of Michigan and the campuses her office works with. She speaks about how her office is structured and that they have over 100 projects right now that may become startups in the future. Kelly also talks about the weekly meetings they have to keep everyone up to speed, which they call WORM meetings. Kelly discusses how her office works with NAB, what Ann Arbor SPARK is, and the accelerator program they have at U-M. Kelly shares a story about a bell-ringing ceremony they do for startups and some other startups they are working with right now. She speaks about their corporate partnerships and their role in research and technology transfer at U-M. Listen as Kelly describes some of her office's biggest successes and their largest challenges. She talks about the programs they have at U-M to encourage and assist women inventors and entrepreneurs and what working with AUTM has meant to her career through the years.  In This Episode: [02:35] Welcome to the show, Kelly! [03:05] Kelly shares her journey to Tech Transfer and how she ended up at U-M. [06:05] She speaks about moving to the Research Triangle Park. [07:48] Kelly talks about the campuses her office works with. [08:28] Can you talk about how your office is structured? [11:11] Kelly speaks about having over 100 projects that may become startups. [14:03] Kelly talks about the WORM meetings they have weekly. [16:00] Listen as Kelly discusses how her office works with the National Advisory Board (NAB) [19:00] Kelly shares what Ann Arbor SPARK is and what they do. [21:02] Can you tell us about the accelerator you have at U-M? [24:59] Kelly discusses the Accelerate Blue Fund and what raising money through philanthropy means for them. [28:07] Kelly shares their impressive numbers from their 2020 Report on their invention disclosures, patent applications filed, patents issued, etc. [30:13] She tells a story about their startup bell ringings. [34:00] Kelly speaks about their most recent bell ringing with a company called Blue Conduit, an AI company. [35:19] Kelly discusses a few of their startup company's with Refraction AI being the first. [36:58] She also speaks about LynxDx, a biotechnology company. [38:57] NuBundle a suite of software and services for patients undergoing assisted reproduction treatment. [40:13] Kelly speaks about the corporate partnership and their role in research and technology transfer at U-M. [44:17] Kelly discusses some of her office's biggest success stories. [47:14] She speaks about Matterhorn, a free platform for vulnerable litigants. [48:15] What are some of your office's biggest challenges? [51:57] Kelly shares the programs her office has to encourage and assist women inventors and entrepreneurs. [57:01] Kelly has been part of AUTM for many years, and she discusses it's evolution and growth over time and what it has meant for her. [58:56] What is your view on credentialing? [59:40] Kelly talks about the vision she would like to have realized for U-M. [1:00:47] Thank you for being on the show! Find Kelly Sexton Email

Chris Holman talks with President & CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, Paul Krutko for a pair of segments. Paul shares about the Washtenaw Small Business Resiliency Fund, Michigan Small Business Relief Program, Michigan Small Business Restart Program, and the Launched the Business Recovery Center.

Chris Holman talks with President & CEO of Ann Arbor SPARK, Paul Krutko for a pair of segments. Paul shares about the Washtenaw Small Business Resiliency Fund, Michigan Small Business Relief Program, Michigan Small Business Restart Program, and the Launched the Business Recovery Center.

This month's special guest is Alex West, Director of Research at Ann Arbor SPARK. Alex discusses what data she tracks, how she maintains it, and how she shares this information with stakeholders. She also offers some advice on how people can get started tracking data at their organization.

Almost nobody wants to be a salesperson. The stereotypical salesperson is pushy and annoying. So it will probably be disappointing when I tell you that If you don't sell, then your startup will fail. And really this is true for any ambitious person in any profession - even if you work in a big company, government, non-profits - to have an impact anywhere you have to sell yourself and your ideas. The good news is that sales can be fun. And you can do it in a way that feels authentic and honest. To me it's just a big scavenger hunt, where you're looking for clues and trying to find the person who wants to buy your product. And the skills to get very good at this are available to anyone. Ted Dacko was a math major who has spent his career in sales - you're going to hear Ted explain why that isn't as crazy as it sounds. Ted is best known as the CEO who helped Ann Arbor-based HealthMedia exit for $185M. He is the founder of Arbor Dakota, and the Director of the Blue Ocean Pitch Competition. Ted has been very influential in helping me think about my career as a founder and startup CEO. We met to record these stories at Ann Arbor SPARK, where he teaches and mentors. I hope you enjoy Ted's stories as much as I do.

Michigan's mobility footprint at South By Southwest 2019 was huge. If you were at the Austin, Texas festival this year, you probably crossed paths with one of my guests for this edition of Driven's Mobility Moments podcast. I'm riding the wave of South by excitement with Seun Philips, director at PlanetM, Komal Doshi, director of mobility programs at Ann Arbor SPARK and Justin Robinson, vice president of business attraction at the Detroit Regional Partnership. Learn more about how Detroit is the region leading the world in mobility by visiting detroitdriven.us. Sign up for our newsletter while you're there.

Comcast Business builds tools and services that can help small- and medium-sized businesses grow. In his conversation with Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO, Comcast’s Jeff Marston explains how the company's commitment to providing services that companies need to grow is rooted in the belief that these companies help lift a community with jobs, investments, resources, and services. Join Jeff, vice president of business services at Comcast, as he and Paul chat about Ann Arbor as a “tech bridge” community with impressive talent, a great mix of small, medium, and large businesses, and a solid investment for businesses looking to succeed.

On this episode of the Impact Michigan podcast, we chat with Hunter Rosenblume of Lunar Wireless. Hunter Rosenblume is the Founder and CEO of Lunar Wireless, a telecommunications company focused on providing cellular coverage to everyone. He was born and raised in New York, but after multiple hackathons and an internship in Detroit, he fell in love. Since his move to the city, he hasn't looked back and has brought, recruited and showed multiple budding entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers to the city for them to experience the beauty that is Detroit. Partner Highlight: Intermitten is a grassroots, volunteer-operated organization that was founded in 2016. Our mission is to unite the Midwest tech community, thoughtfully nurture its development, and highlight it as a hub of and destination for entrepreneurial talent and innovation. Sponsor Highlight: Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction, and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. To achieve its mission, Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners. For more information, visit www.AnnArborUSA.org. Links: Lunar Wireless Intermitten Ann Arbor SPARK

On this episode of the Impact Michigan podcast, we talk to Melissa Butler of The Lip Bar. She is a Detroit native, Cass Tech and Florida A&M grad who left a career on Wall Street to solve a problem that she just had enough of. After being fed up with how the beauty industry's norms were reeking of excessive chemicals and a linear mode of thinking, she created The Lip Bar. With The Lip Bar, she's been on Shark Tank, given a TEDx Talk, and is selling in Target stores across the nation. She famously said that “Everyone deserves to have representation. Without it, we are left seeking validation.” I got the chance to chat with her minutes before she gave her talk at TEDxDetroit this past August. Partner Highlight: Intermitten is a grassroots, volunteer-operated organization that was founded in 2016. Our mission is to unite the Midwest tech community, thoughtfully nurture its development, and highlight it as a hub of and destination for entrepreneurial talent and innovation. Sponsor Highlight: Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction, and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. To achieve its mission, Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners. For more information, visit www.AnnArborUSA.org. Links: The Lip Bar Intermitten Ann Arbor SPARK

In this episode of the Impact Michigan podcast, we chat with Henri Pierre-Jacques, Detroit expat and co-founder of Harlem Capital. I ran into him at last Fall's Detroit Homecoming and was fortunate enough to grab him for 30 minutes as he was hustling around meeting Detroit entrepreneurs and investors. We chat about Harlem Capital's mission to fund 1,000 diverse founders, building financial literacy programs in education, overcapitalized startups, and the growth and development of Detroit's startup ecosystem. Presenting Partner: Intermitten is a grassroots, volunteer-operated organization that was founded in 2016. Our mission is to unite the Midwest tech community, thoughtfully nurture its development, and highlight it as a hub of and destination for entrepreneurial talent and innovation. Partner Highlight: Ann Arbor SPARK, a non-profit organization, is advancing the region by encouraging and supporting business acceleration, attraction, and retention. The organization identifies and meets the needs of business at every stage, from start-ups to large organizations. To achieve its mission, Ann Arbor SPARK collaborates with business, academic, government, and community investor partners. For more information, visit www.AnnArborUSA.org. Links: Harlem Capital Intermitten NewFoundry

In 1993, Doug Rothwell moved to Michigan to lead the newly minted Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Today, Doug serves as president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan (BLM) — an organization that authored the _Plan for a Stronger Michigan_, a playbook for economic growth. Listen in as Doug and Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO, discuss the state’s economic progress and future, including how the Ann Arbor region has differentiated itself from the rest of the country.

Governor Rick Snyder, who concludes his two-term tenure as Michigan’s top elected official at the end of 2018, joined Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO for a discussion about how the state’s economic and talent landscape has improved during the past eight years. Listen as they discuss how the state has strengthened its position within the country, the significance of business attraction efforts like the new KLA-Tencor R&D facility in Ann Arbor, how the region has evolved as a tech hub, the value of talent retention, and the importance of mobility for the state’s continued growth.

Chris Sing of Rehmann Ann Arbor, who joined the Ann Arbor SPARK executive committee in 2017, sat down with president and CEO Paul Krutko to discuss the importance of working with experienced advisors when managing personal and business finances. Join them as they discuss what differentiates Rehmann from other organizations, and how they can help clients with a broad spectrum of financial services, and can even teach businesses to love their numbers.

On the northeast side of Ann Arbor, nestled in the nook of US-23 and M-14, is the iconic Domino’s Farms. Inspired by the architectural designs of Frank Lloyd Wright, the office park is located on 270-acres and shares the property with some unexpected residents — including a herd of bison. Listen as Domino’s Farms president Paul Roney chats with Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor SPARK president and CEO, about the facility’s history, its unique architecture, and new developments that are on the horizon.