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Michigan VCtalk
Hosted by Ara Topouzian · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series (launched in 2020) developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem. Hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.
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What is Michigan VCtalk about?
Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series (launched in 2020) developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem. Hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.
Who hosts Michigan VCtalk?
Michigan VCtalk is hosted by Ara Topouzian. The show has published 55 episodes to date.
What has Michigan VCtalk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Unexpected Journey from Engineer to Venture Capitalist Transforming Michigan's Healthcare Innovation | Jim Adox" (1 July 2026, 30 minutes), "Claire Stevens, Straylight Capital S4, E55" (8 June 2026, 23 minutes), and "Ted Velie, Midwest House S3, E54" (7 November 2025, 24 minutes).
How often does Michigan VCtalk publish?
Michigan VCtalk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 55 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Michigan VCtalk?
Booking probability for Michigan VCtalk is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Michigan VCtalk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Michigan VCtalk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Michigan VCtalk?
The strongest fits for Michigan VCtalk are Investing & Wealth Management. Michigan VCtalk has a business audience.
About the host
Ara Topouzian hosts Michigan VCtalk, a business podcast with 55 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #55
Claire Stevens, Straylight Capital S4, E55
Jun 8, 202623 minS4Unlock the future of Michigan’s startup scene with a fresh perspective from Claire Stevens , an emerging venture analyst at Straylight Capital . Despite her recent entry into the industry, Claire’s insights into the...
Episode #54
Ted Velie, Midwest House S3, E54
Nov 7, 202524 minS3Join host Ara Topouzian as he sits down with Ted Velie , a seasoned builder of the Midwest startup ecosystem. From co-founding the regional platform Midwest House to serving as Co-Chair of Michigan Tech Week, Ted brings...
Oct 1, 202522 minS3In this episode of Michigan VCtalk , Ara Topouzian , Executive Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association , sits down with James Feagin , Managing Partner of Black Bottom Ventures and Michigan Angel...
Episode #52
Terra Osmon, Founder, Farmish, S3, E52
Aug 26, 202516 minS3In this episode of Michigan VCtalk , Ara Topouzian , Executive Director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association , sits down with Terra Osmon , founder of Farmish . Farmish is a Michigan-based startup helping people...
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Episode #51
Justin Kosmides, Co-Founder, Bloom, S3, E51
Jul 23, 202510 minS3Ara chats with Justin Kosmides — entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Bloom , a Detroit-based platform reshaping how hardware startups scale and manufacture. From Wall Street to e-bikes to re-industrializing...
Jun 30, 202514 minS3Ara chats with Daniel Jeffries , Managing Partner at Kalamazoo Forward Ventures . They digs into how Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is helping high-growth startups—especially thoseled by underrepresented and mission-driven...
Episode #49
Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder & CEO, Zeck S3, E49
Jun 1, 202527 minS3Ara chats with Robert Wolfe , co-founder and CEO of Zeck . Robert is a serial entrepreneur who’s no stranger to innovation, having previously co-founded Crowdrise and Moosejaw. Now, with Zeck, he’s rethinking how boards...
May 1, 202522 minS3Ara chats with Michigan Venture Capital Association members and Venture Fellow recipients Terese Hunwick ( Augment Ventures ) and Caroline Wolanin ( Plymouth Growth ). Caroline is one of the first Venture Fellows when...
Apr 4, 202526 minS3Ara chats with Ben Marchionna, Chief Innovation Ecosystem Officer at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation . Ben plays a key role in fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and strengthening Michigan’s...
Episode #46
Blake Mischley, Meet Your Class S3, E46
Mar 4, 202518 minS3Ara chats with Blake Mischley , Co-Founder of Meet Your Class , a platform designed to help students build meaningful connections before their first day. Ara and Blake talk aboutthe inspiration behind the idea, the...
Episode #45
Justin Turk, Livegistics, S3 E45
Feb 3, 202512 minS3In this episode, Ara sits down with Justin Turk, CEO & Co-Founder of Livegistics , the game-changing cloud-based platform revolutionizing the construction and waste management industries. Justin shares his journey from...
Episode #44
Cindy Warner, Founder, 360ofme S3E44
Nov 15, 202416 minS3Ara chats with Cindy Warner , Founder of 360ofme , an ethical data exchange platform. Cindy is a an active member of the Michigan ecosystem who also serves on the Michigan Strategic Fund that helps promote economic...
Episode #42
Paula Macpherson, Velocity, S3E43
Oct 14, 202421 minS3Ara chats with Paula Macpherson, Executive Director of Velocity which is a catalyst for culture change designed to accelerate innovation, re-invention and growth for businesses. Located in Sterling Heights, MI, they are...
Episode #41
Monica Wheat, Techstars Detroit, S3E42
Sep 3, 202432 minS3Ara talks with Monica Wheat who is currently the Managing Director of the Techstars Detroit Accelerator Powered by JP Morgan, part of a global seed-stage accelerator in 40+ cities worldwide. She previously served as a...
Jul 30, 202426 minS4Ara chats with two MVCA Venture Fellow recipients: Jacqueline Lensing (Grand Ventures) & Sapna Patel (Michigan Capital Network) about their path to Michigan and venture capital. Special thank you to our generous podcast...
Episode #40
Mykolas Rambus, Founder, Hush S3E40
Jul 8, 202435 minS4Ara talks with Mykolas Rambus, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. Mykolas brings a wealth of experience from his impressive career, including his roles as CEO of Wealth-X and Head of Business Development at...
Jun 1, 202434 minS3Ara talks with Atomic Object’ s Co-CEOs, Shawn Crowley and Michael Marsiglia. Atomic Object is a custom software development consultancy that creates web, mobile, desktop, and embedded applications for a diverse range...
Episode #39
Mike Flanagan, Michigan Angel Fund S3E38
May 2, 202428 minS3Ara 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...
Apr 2, 202421 minS3Ara talks with both Broc Edwards and Reuben Levinsohn, managing partners of Exit Quotient Ventures. Exit Quotient Ventures is a founder focused venture capital fund headquartered in Lansing, MI. The firm was founded in...
Recent guests
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Sapna Patel
pathologist and hematopathologist, Ross University School of Medicine
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Katie Hall
actor, wedding planner, energy cultivator, National Pork Producers Council
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Ara Topouzian
award-winning traditional Armenian musician, Michigan Venture Capital Association
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Michael Cole
co-founder of Salon Summit Business Center, founder of Salon Development Corporation, member of PCI Academy Leadership Team, European Tour Group and Ryder Cup Europe
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