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In deze aflevering van “Today’s CFO: Changing the Game!” deelt Maikel Smit, CFO Stoov, zijn visie op de rol van de CFO in de transitie van start-up naar scale-up. Hij vertelt over de unieke uitdagingen die ontstaan wanneer een jonge organisatie professionaliseert: van het bouwen van structuur zonder de ondernemersgeest te verliezen, tot het creëren van financiële grip die groei mogelijk maakt. 

Maikel gaat in op de balans tussen flexibiliteit en control, de noodzaak van schaalbare processen en de rol van de CFO als strategische sparringpartner voor oprichters en management. Ook bespreekt hij hoe finance kan bijdragen aan het versnellen van groei en het versterken van de organisatiecultuur in een fase van verandering. 

Zijn inzichten bieden praktische handvatten voor CFO’s die hun rol willen verbreden en een bepalende bijdrage willen leveren aan de groeiversnelling van hun organisatie. Een inspirerende aflevering voor financials die zich willen onderscheiden in een dynamische scale-up omgeving. 

#62 Hoe bouw je nou een finance functie in een organisatie die snel groeit?

Chris Holman welcomes Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management, MSU Research Foundation, East Lansing, MI.

Welcome Pete tell us a little about the MSU Research Foundation and the PitchMI Startup Competition?

Michigan’s Innovation Showcase

PitchMI is now one of the nation’s richest state-based startup competitions, offering $4 million in investment. How does this expanded competition elevate Michigan’s position as a leader in startup innovation and funding?

Regional & Statewide Strategy

The competition features four regionally themed events—healthcare in Grand Rapids, clean tech in Traverse City, mobility in Detroit, and AI/software in Ann Arbor—each awarding $250,000, with finalists moving on to compete for a $1 million prize. What’s the strategic intent behind aligning region with specific startup industries, and how does it benefit both local ecosystems and statewide momentum?

Building Momentum & Ecosystem Engagement

Regional winners receive funding and, importantly, time to grow before the statewide finals—an intentional six-month runway for impact and support.
Why is this momentum-building phase so critical, and what role do regional networks and ecosystems play in supporting startup trajectories?

Long-Term Vision & Scalability

With $3 million from the Michigan Innovation Fund and $1 million from Michigan Rise ensuring this is a multi-year initiative, PitchMI aims to run through 2026 and potentially become annual. How does this level of long-term funding and planning reflect Michigan’s broader economic development priorities?

Equity & Access in Startup Support

Although each region focuses thematically, startups from anywhere in Michigan can enter any regional event that matches their focus.
How does PitchMI’s open and inclusive structure help break down geographic silos and create equitable opportunities across the state’s innovation ecosystem?

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Chris Holman welcomes back Randy Thelen, President & CEO of The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI.

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity 

Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state’s premier regional economic development organizations, recently announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state’s population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to advancing strategies that will drive business investment, talent development, community revitalization, and innovation across the state. “A competitive economic development toolbox locally impacts all elements of a community — from small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, to placemaking projects like farmers markets, and to successfully attracting brand-new investment and good jobs. The better funded and more robust our state economic development toolbox and programs are, the more revenue we will generate for the state, supporting the quality services we all want,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). The Top 10 Economic Development Priorities outlined by EDLM include targeted investments and policy reforms across four key categories: Business Attraction and Retention Maintain Business Development Program at $100 million to stay competitive for job-creating investments. Adopt a performance-based, accountable withholding tax incentive to support impactful project attraction and expansion. Community Development Renew and fund the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program at $50 million to support vibrant, place-based development. Renew and fund the Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at $50 million to reinvest in communities across Michigan. Modernize locally driven programs: SmartZone: Extend expiring TIF agreements by 15 years, with potential for additional extensions based on local approval. Transformational Brownfield Program: Simplify program access and remove funding caps to unlock more redevelopment opportunities. Fund the Regional Strategic Site Readiness Program at $50 million annually to accelerate development of competitive, investment-ready sites. Talent Maintain the Going PRO Talent Fund, emphasizing growth in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Establish a $10 million Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund to support locally tailored workforce initiatives. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Double the state’s R&D Tax Credit to $200 million to encourage more private-sector innovation. Recommit to regionally led Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programming at $100 million, restoring funding to 2012 levels (currently $15.7 million). “This list reflects our shared vision for a stronger, more competitive Michigan," said Randy Thelen, President and CEO of the Right Place and current Chair of EDLM. “These are the smart, bold investments we believe will create economic momentum, attract and retain talent, and ensure every region of our state can thrive.” EDLM members urge state policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders across Michigan to support and champion these initiatives as part of a collaborative strategy to secure Michigan’s future economic success.

Michigan Business Beat | Randy Thelen, The Right Place – EDLM’s Top 10 Michigan Growth Priorities

On episode 15 of Platform Builders, Christine Spang and Isaac Nassimi sit down with Amrit Dhangal. Together, they explore his journey building Acquire from a scrappy live chat tool to a venture-backed customer service platform. Amrit reflects on scaling challenges, personal sacrifices as an immigrant founder, and the lessons he’s carrying into his new company, Aero.

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Our unwavering commitment to your business success is at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of services and solutions designed to foster innovation and growth for your company.

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RevenStrat is a consultancy and advisory firm focused on helping both startups and established enterprises address their most challenging strategic issues. Our team is committed to guiding clients through disruptive market changes, helping them steer clear of pivotal business errors that could jeopardise their success.

Our unwavering commitment to your business success is at the heart of what we do. We offer a range of services and solutions designed to foster innovation and growth for your company


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In this episode, host Dinos Michaelides talks with Panayiotis Philimis, Founder of CyRIC and Gravity Ventures Incubator, about the real world of startups, innovation, and funding in Cyprus. Panayiotis shares how CyRIC became the country’s first startup incubator, why only one in hundreds of startups succeed, and how choosing the right founder can make or break a company. They dive into the impact of AI, IoT, and university-driven innovation, and discuss what it truly takes to build and fund successful startups in a fast-changing global market. A must-watch for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, investment, and the future of innovation.

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What exactly can a legal clinic do for founders—and where are the limits? In this episode, 3L caseworker Sarah sits down with Jason Gautier, Supervising Lawyer at Compass, to unpack how clinics bridge access to legal information, the difference between legal info and legal advice, and the real questions startups bring to Compass. Whether you’re a student curious about joining the clinic or a founder wondering how Compass might help, this conversation offers practical insights and candid stories from the frontlines of startup law.

What Legal Clinics Can (and Can’t) Do - A Conversation with Jason Gautier

Whether you're a founder, investor, service provider, business professional or simply curious about the local startup scene, there's something at 1 million cups for everyone - literally caffeinating an entrepreneurial nation every week! Zachary Draper is the West Regional Representative for 1 Million Cups where he leads and supports community organizers in 12 states.
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Heavybit is the leading early-stage investor in enterprise infrastructure. Since 2013, we've helped launch and scale visionary technical startups—from DevSecOps and feature flagging to AI code generation and beyond. We go hands-on from day 0, backing founders as they turn code into companies and build the future of software from the bottom up to the top down.

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Join Cheri Hill, “Wealth Protection Diva” for an array of fascinating topics centered on what it takes to start, grow, and maintain a successful business.
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