C - Level Talent
Action OutcomeDevelop a pool of C-level talent in the region to assist companies and secure funding needed to pay for their services. Status
Action Champion(s)To be determined. Action ManagerTo be hired from federal grant funds. For information contact Tony VanDerworp at vanderworpa@ewashtenaw.org. |
Action Description
Connecting startup companies to C-level talent is critical to ensuring initial success and continued expansion. Entrepreneur in Residence and Manager in Residence programs offer C-level talent to new and expanding companies. A pool of C-level talent in the region needs to be identified and recruited to assist companies, and funding needs to be in place to pay for their services.
Action Team (Potential Members)
LeAnn Auer, Michigan Venture Capital Association
Amy Cell, SPARK
Dr. Aaron Crumm, Adaptive Materials
Michael Finney, SPARK
Cindy Harrison, Chelsea Hospital
Anna Hornyak, Adaptive Materials
Ken Nisbet, UofM Tech Transfer
Dave Mielke, EMU Business School
Trenda Rusher, Washtenaw County Employment Training and Community Services
Diana Wong, EMU Management
Metrics and Reporting
To be developed by the Action Team

