In 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 Collective. James shares his journey as a long-time Detroit ecosystem builder and investor, offering insights into the importance of inclusive growth, the role of angel investors in supporting early-stage companies, and what it takes to strengthen Michigan’s entrepreneurial landscape.

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.