We were honored to participate in this year's Michigan Tech Week - the most highly attended and anticipated founder-focused event in our state. Genomenon's CEO, Mike Klein participated as a panelist sharing insights on the topic...
Looking Back: Last MTW
A week of innovation, connection, & growth with 100+ speakers, startups, and a thousand attendees.






1,500+
attendees
300+
startups
300+
investors
5+
regions
$500k+
awarded
100+
speakers

featured sessions

early stage founders making moves
Emerging founders share how they’re turning bold ideas into real traction and building momentum from the ground up.


Using Venture to close the equity gap
featuring dr. freada kapor klein



Dr. Freada Kapor Klein explores how intentional investing can drive equity, inclusion, and lasting impact in venture capital.

HOW TO RAISE SMART MONEY
featuring dug song
Learn how to attract strategic investors who bring more than money to the table.


Fueling female founders brunch
featuring melissa butler



A powerhouse room of trailblazing women, game-changing insights, and raw, unfiltered conversations on building and scaling success.

outdoor innovation spotlight
Where bold ideas meet the great outdoors. Founders reimagining adventure, sustainability, and technology take the stage to pitch the future of outdoor innovation.


founder-led dinners
Intimate, invite-only dinners where founders share real stories, hard lessons, and candid conversations over good food and great company.

and many more...
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Opening reception

Mff venture together comp

black women raising millions in michigan

BUILDING A BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS

coming back to michigan to invest

the state of venture capital in michigan and beyond

So you’re considering joining an accelerator?

(Real) lives of a successful michigan founder: at growth & Exit
featured speakers
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Dr. Freada Kapor Klein

Mike Duggan

Songe LaRon
MTW Gallery
Relive the moments from Michigan Tech Week. From packed keynote halls to buzzing networking sessions, here are some snapshots of the energy and creativity.









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Creating and supporting an ecosystem is no easy feat, but yesterday's speakers did a fantastic job at bringing the audience's attention to some of the key factors involved in doing so.
As we wrap up October, I am reflecting on the great time we had at Michigan Tech Week, where we watched many of our founder friends speak throughout the week attended a series of activations around Detroit, all celebrating MI Innovation...






