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Venue Connect

An enlightened networking and speaker series

Sponsored by A2 Spark
Venue Connect October 23 2024

Visionary Voices with Rishi Moudgil

It's official! The next Venue Connect is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/23/24.

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Join us for the next Venue Connect!
Wednesday, October 23rd // 5:00 - 6:30 PM


Venue Connect // Visionary Voices
Featured Guest: Rishi Moudgil, Executive Director of Michigan Founders Fund, will share will share his story along with his vision for growing the entrepreneurial community in Michigan.

We are excited to host Rishi, ED, of the Michigan Founders Fund, who will be sharing more about his role and vision for the entrepreneurial community in Michigan! Additionally, he will be recruiting and talking about the launch of a new Pre-Accelerator, which combines gener8tor’s successful gBETA startup programming with Michigan Founders Fund’s network and funding for participants.

Michigan Founders Fund is a network of entrepreneurs and investors who have pledged 1% of equity or carry to support Michigan’s social sector. Michigan Founders Fund aims to grow the presence of successful high-growth ventures and advance civic leadership throughout the state.

Date: Wednesday 10/23/24 | 5-6:30 PM

5:00pm - 5:40pm - Networking Happy Hour (Sponsored by SPARK!)
5:45pm - 6:30pm - Speaker
6:30pm - FREE HAPPY HOUR ENDS but feel free to keep the networking going over dinner at Venue!

Location: Venue 1919 S. Industrial HWY Ann Arbor, 48104

Cost: FREE! Thank you to Ann Arbor SPARK for your sponsorship!


This event is free to attend. While registration is required, walk-ins are also welcome. Venue Connect is an enlightened networking and speaker series hosted by Venue and Ann Arbor SPARK.

Venue by 4M, a women-owned small business with a focus on fostering community through networking, events, sponsorships, housing, and hospitality.

Ann Arbor SPARK is a local non-profit that drives economic development, growth, and prosperity by supporting entrepreneurs and established businesses looking to expand in the southeast Michigan region.

We created Venue Connect to support the flourishing and vital community of professionals and entrepreneurs here in Ann Arbor. This quarterly event is open to the public and free for all to attend.

What to expect:

  • Sponsored happy hour with free (!) drinks

  • Networking with vibrant, engaged, and energized professionals

  • Opportunities to connect with representatives from local and regional professional organizations who can help guide your career and make the right connections

  • Learn something new and takeaway vital skills to directly apply to your professional development

  • A speaker and/or expert panel

YOUR HOST is Venue by 4M, a women-owned small business with a focus on fostering community through networking, events, sponsorships, housing & hospitality.

YOUR SPONSOR is A2 SPARK, a community resource that helps drive economic growth in service of prosperity for all.

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