MSU Foundation and MEDC Host PitchMI Championship
From Michigan Reimagined by Chris Buck
March 17, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 387
About this episode
Chris discusses the PitchMi event with guests from the MEDC and Red Cedar Ventures.
Chris has said a number of times, Michigan may have the most competitive and effective start-up ecosystems in the country. Two major players in that space are the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan State University Research Foundation. Joining Chris to share the amazing PitchMi event are the VP of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the MEDC, Alison Todak and the Director of Portfolio Management at Red Cedar Ventures, Pete Martin!
People in this episode
Host: Chris Buck
Guests: Alison Todak, Pete Martin
Topics covered
- start-up ecosystems
- entrepreneurship
- innovation
- pitch competitions
- economic development
Keywords
- Michigan
- start-ups
- PitchMi
- MEDC
- entrepreneurship
- innovation
- Alison Todak
- Pete Martin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan State University Research Foundation
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