Ara chats with<a href="https://kzfv.com/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> Daniel Jeffries</a>, Managing Partner at <a href="https://kzfv.com/venture-capital" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kalamazoo Forward Ventures</a>. They digs into how Kalamazoo Forward Ventures is helping high-growth startups—especially thoseled by underrepresented and mission-driven founders—get off the ground. From funding and mentorship to building connections, their work is creating real impact in Kalamazoo and beyond. This marks Michigan VCtalk&#39;s 50th episode since its inception! Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series produced by <a href="https://michiganvca.org/">⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Venture Capital Association⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> (MVCA) and hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA. This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://michiganrise.com/">⁠⁠⁠⁠Michigan Rise, Pre-Seed Fund III⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>.

Justin Kosmides, Co-Founder, Bloom, S3, E51

Michigan VCtalk is a podcast series (launched in 2020) developed by the Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA). Each episode will focus on guests such as investors, entrepreneurs, and other thoughtful leaders that are making a difference in the Michigan ecosystem. Hosted by Ara Topouzian, Executive Director of MVCA.