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Tech Transfer, Startups, and the MIT Ecosystem
May 19, 2026
38m 20s
PitchMI 2026: From Quarterfinals to Championship with Pete Martin
May 12, 2026
21m 21s
Building an Innovation Ecosystem at Oxford University
Apr 28, 2026
25m 53s
PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: General Orbit
Mar 24, 2026
27m 57s
PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: BedConnect
Mar 17, 2026
24m 26s
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| 5/19/26 | Tech Transfer, Startups, and the MIT Ecosystem | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Lesley Millar-Nicholson, Executive Director of the Technology Licensing Office at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about university commercialization, startup creation, and the differences between innovation ecosystems in the Midwest and Boston. Lesley reflects on her career in technology transfer, including her time at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and discusses how universities support researchers and entrepre... | 38m 20s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | PitchMI 2026: From Quarterfinals to Championship with Pete Martin | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the PitchMI competition—from the quarterfinal events held across Michigan to the championship in Lansing, where Adrenaline Interactive received a $1 million investment. Pete reflects on the scale of the competition, which drew 375 startup applications from more than 100 communities across Michigan, and discusses the four finalist companies, the role ... | 21m 21s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Building an Innovation Ecosystem at Oxford University | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Dr. Mairi Gibbs, CEO of Oxford University Innovation, about how Oxford approaches commercialization, company creation, and ecosystem development. Mairi shares her path from chemist to CEO and reflects on how university tech transfer has evolved—from traditional licensing to a broader model of knowledge exchange that includes entrepreneurship, consultancy, and social impact. She discusses Oxford’s approach to building a steady p... | 25m 53s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: General Orbit | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, guest host Pete Martin talks with Parker Boundy, Co-Founder and CEO of General Orbit and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about advancing navigation and sensing technology for space and Earth-based applications. Parker shares how General Orbit spun out of University of Michigan research to commercialize a new approach to magnetometers—using software to filter out interference and deliver highly accurate readings without complex hardware. Originally developed... | 27m 57s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: BedConnect | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, guest host Pete Martin talks with Lindsay A. Joseph, Co-Founder and CEO of BedConnect and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about improving how hospitals connect patients with post-acute care providers after discharge. Lindsay shares how BedConnect helps hospitals and nursing facilities coordinate patient placements more efficiently by matching clinical needs, bed availability, and insurance networks in real time. She reflects on her path from healthcare cons... | 24m 26s | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Adrenaline Interactive | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, guest host Pete Martin talks with Max Albert, Founder and CEO of Adrenaline Interactive and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about transforming how brands and video games work together to create more immersive, measurable advertising experiences. Max shares how Adrenaline Interactive uses AI to integrate branded products directly into game environments—making ads feel native to gameplay while delivering real sales attribution for advertisers. He reflects on ... | 33m 21s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | PitchMI Finalist Spotlight: Electric Outdoors | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, guest host Pete Martin talks with Josef Hjelmaker, Founder and CEO of Electric Outdoors and a PitchMI Championship finalist, about building sustainable, off-grid infrastructure that unlocks new possibilities for landowners and communities. Josef shares how Electric Outdoors developed the EO Canopy—a self-sustaining, solar-powered platform that enables energy independence, EV charging, and resilient microgrid capabilities without traditional infrastructure. H... | 30m 08s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | A Venture Update with Jeff Wesley: Accelerators, Investments, and Exits | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about the rapid growth of venture creation and early-stage investing across Michigan. Jeff shares updates on the Conquer Accelerator’s 10-year milestone, recent sector-based and regional cohorts, and partnerships with Henry Ford Health, Michigan Virtual, and MSU Federal Credit Union. He discusses how these programs are attracting startups from across the cou... | 23m 58s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Building an Entrepreneurial University with Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Michigan State University Provost Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre about her path to MSU and how her experiences in research, fundraising, and innovation are shaping her leadership at the university. Dr. McIntyre shares lessons from helping launch the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health and Launch Oregon, and how those efforts inform MSU’s approach to interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and commercialization. She also... | 29m 38s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | From Research to Real-World Impact with MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn and Jeff Wesley talk with Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz about how research, policy, and partnerships drive economic growth and improve lives across Michigan. Kevin reflects on his career in concussion research and how federally funded science led to major changes in NCAA and NFL safety standards. He also discusses the importance of advocating for public research funding, MSU’s expanding presence in Detroit, Grand Rapids,... | 25m 42s | ||||||
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| 11/24/25 | The Front Door to Innovation with 20Fathoms | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Craig Wesley, Executive Director of 20Fathoms in Traverse City, about how northern Michigan is cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community and expanding opportunities for early-stage founders across a 10-county region. Craig shares his path from Michigan State University to two decades in Silicon Valley and back to Traverse City, and how that experience shaped his vision for building an environment where innovators can thrive. H... | 24m 34s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | Accelerating Healthcare Innovation with Henry Ford Health | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn talks with Lisa Prasad, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Ford Health, and Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about how Michigan State University and Henry Ford Health are accelerating healthcare innovation through collaboration and venture investment. Lisa shares how Henry Ford Innovations evolved to translate research and clinical expertise into real-world impact—supporting pilots, ... | 30m 13s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | Launching PitchMI 2025 with Pete Martin | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn interviews Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the launch of PitchMI—a new statewide startup pitch competition awarding up to $1.25 million in investment. Pete shares his journey back to Michigan after building a tech career across New York, Chicago, Florida, and Austin, and how reconnecting with the state’s entrepreneurial community reshaped his view of Michigan as a hub for innovation. We explo... | 17m 36s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | Inside 20 New Deals and Two New Funds with Jeff Wesley | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn interviews Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, to recap a high-impact fourth quarter of venture activity. Jeff shares highlights from 20 new investments and financial transactions completed between April and June 2025, including support for startups tackling everything from microbiome therapeutics to plant health monitoring, as well as portfolio wins like the acquisition of Atlas Space Operations and a ma... | 25m 06s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | Reimagining Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with BAMF Health | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David Washburn interviews Chad Bassett, Chief Operating Officer of BAMF Health, a precision medicine company transforming how cancer is diagnosed and treated. Based in MSU’s Grand Rapids Innovation Park, BAMF Health combines advanced imaging, targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, and artificial intelligence to deliver highly personalized care and accelerate clinical trials. Chad shares the company’s origin story, which began with a 40-year vision sketched on... | 35m 51s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 | Building a University Startup Ecosystem with IU Ventures | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Jon Barada, vice president of IU Ventures, about how Indiana University is building a thriving startup ecosystem powered by alumni engagement and early-stage venture funding. Like the MSU Research Foundation, IU Ventures supports faculty, student, and alumni-led startups through a mix of philanthropic venture funds, an angel network, and community-building programs. Jon shares how IU Ventures launched its Founders and Funders Network to connect ... | 33m 39s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Transforming Clinical Trials with Ripple Science | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Peter Falzon, president and CEO of Ripple Science, a clinical trials software company that spun out of the University of Michigan and now serves researchers around the world. Ripple’s platform helps academic institutions, healthcare providers, and industry sponsors recruit and retain participants in clinical studies, tackling one of the top reasons clinical trials fail. Peter shares how he went from launching startups in Silicon Valley and Japan... | 33m 36s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Advancing Grid-Scale Storage with Dr. Tom Guarr | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Dr. Tom Guarr, founder and CTO of Jolt Energy Storage Technologies, a Michigan-based startup developing organic compounds for redox flow batteries. Tom shares his journey from academia to industry—first leaving a tenured faculty role to join Gentex, where he helped develop dimmable windows for the Boeing 787, then returning to research at the MSU Bioeconomy Institute to pursue electrochemical innovation. We explore how Jolt pivoted from lithium-... | 31m 03s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | Engineering the Future of Quantum Computing with EeroQ | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Nick Farina and Dr. Johannes Pollanen of EeroQ, a quantum computing startup with roots at Michigan State University. Johannes is a physics professor at MSU and co-founder of the company, while Nick serves as EeroQ’s CEO. Together, they’re working on a unique approach to quantum computing that uses electrons floating on helium and connects with today’s chip-making technology. We dive into how their system works, why they focused on making it scal... | 38m 44s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 | Advancing Killer Cell Immunotherapy with Mark Frohlich | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mark Frohlich, CEO of Indapta Therapeutics, a biotech company working to make cancer treatment safer, more effective, and more accessible. Indapta is developing natural killer (NK) cell therapies—an emerging form of immunotherapy that uses the body’s own immune system to fight disease. Mark shares his path from clinical oncology to biotech leadership and explains why NK cells are generating excitement as a next-generation alternative to exis... | 20m 33s | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | Modeling Smarter Farming with Bruno Basso (Part 2) | Send us Fan Mail In part two of our conversation with Bruno Basso, professor at Michigan State University and co-founder of CIBO Technologies, we explore what it takes to scale scientific innovation into a venture-backed company. Bruno discusses his role as Chief Scientist, pitching to investors like Al Gore, and the importance of grounding technology in rigorous, transparent science. We also dive into the intersection of AI and agriculture, the challenges of sparse data, and how CIBO is com... | 19m 32s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 | Modeling Smarter Farming with Bruno Basso (Part 1) | Send us Fan Mail In part one of this two-part episode, we talk with Bruno Basso, professor at Michigan State University and co-founder of CIBO Technologies, a company using advanced modeling to help farmers make smarter decisions that improve both productivity and environmental outcomes. Bruno shares his journey from Naples, Italy to MSU, where he helped pioneer crop modeling techniques that have shaped modern agricultural research. We explore how Bruno's lab integrates remote sensing, drones... | 25m 03s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 | Advancing Precision Medicine with Mike Klein | Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Mike Klein, CEO of Genomenon, a genomics intelligence company helping researchers and clinicians make sense of vast amounts of genetic data. Mike shares his journey from electrical engineering to leading a genomics startup, discussing how Genomenon’s AI-driven platform, Mastermind, is accelerating precision medicine by making genomic information actionable. We explore how Genomenon’s technology is used by healthcare providers and pharmaceutical c... | 19m 32s | ||||||
| 2/10/25 |  Commercializing Clean Energy Storage with James Klausner | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with James Klausner, professor of mechanical engineering at Michigan State University and co-founder of Redoxblox, a startup developing thermochemical energy storage solutions. James shares his journey from academic research to entrepreneurship, discussing how his work in energy storage led to the founding of Redoxblox and its mission to decarbonize industrial heat. They explore the challenges of commercializing university research, the role of venture... | 27m 56s | ||||||
| 11/18/24 |  Inside BitLyft's Culture and Growth Story with Jason Miller | Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Jason Miller, founder and CEO of BitLyft, a cybersecurity company based in St. John’s, Michigan. Jason shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting a company in Tampa, Florida, to returning to Michigan to build BitLyft, which specializes in cybersecurity solutions for mid-market organizations. They discuss BitLyft’s evolution from co-managed SIM services to its flagship TrueMDR platform, emphasizing the critical role of detection and automate... | 17m 51s | ||||||
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