Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA), the trade association for the venture capital and angel community in Michigan, today announced the nominees for the 2024 MVCA Annual Awards Celebration. The event will be held Thursday evening, October 10th at Elevate | One Campus Martius to celebrate the achievements of the Michigan entrepreneurial and investment community.
“We are excited to celebrate our 17th annual awards with such a great list of nominees that embody the growth we see in Michigan,” said Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.
Nominees include: Brian Moore, Deepak Ravindra Menon, Edwin Olson, Mike Klein, Livegistics, Inc., Optilogic Inc., RIVET Work, Zeck, Black Tech Saturdays, Michigan Founders Fund, #MichiganInnovationFund, Venture 313, Grand Ventures, Mercury, Ludlow Ventures
This year, MVCA is introducing a new Hall of Fame category, replacing the previous Lifetime Achievement Award. All past Lifetime Achievement recipients are automatically inducted into the Hall of Fame. This year, we will be inducting two individuals who have made a significant impact on Michigan’s entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem. These inductees have played a crucial role in shaping the future of the community through their leadership and expertise, paving the way for the next generation of investors.
We are proud to announce that both Chris Rizik, Renaissance Venture Capital and Tim Petersen, Arboretum Ventures are the 2024 Hall of Fame recipients and will be honored that evening!
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