The Northern Michigan Angels hosted an October Event at the newly constructed Innovation Hall on NMC’s campus. The event was a day of learning, discussion and pitches. NMA was joined by Patti Glaza EVP, Venture and MD, of Invest Detroit Ventures. ID Ventures has invested over $21mil in 200+ companies with 14 exits to date (Patti’s Bio) Patti shared ID’s diligence process and what they’ve learned over time, walked us through some case studies of success and failures with diligence and managing an investment and took questions from the group.

The day also included a panel discussion with NMA members led by John Zaloudek, a discussion with NMC President, Nick Nissley and a tour of the Innovation Center.

 

Photo Credits to Paul Yezbak of Idea Stream