Ara 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 founders—get off the ground. From funding and mentorship to building connections, their work is creating real impact in Kalamazoo and beyond.

This marks Michigan VCtalk's 50th episode since its inception!

Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Venture Capital Association⁠⁠⁠⁠ (MVCA) and hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Rise, Pre-Seed Fund III⁠⁠⁠⁠.