Tech Strategy Report

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TACTIC 03 Providing opportunities to connect established enterprise companies in West Michigan with local startups to provide advice, resources, and support.

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Creating cohesive pathways for entrepreneurs and startups to navigate and access local resources and encouraging collaboration and collective impact.

Increasing funding and investment opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups by:

Developing a Tech Mentorship program in partnership with The Right Place Technology Council.

a. Developing connections with investors for seed and venture capital funding in major metro areas, including Silicon Valley, Chicago, New York, and Detroit, to capitalize on the greater accessibility of capital post-pandemic. b. Partnering with regional and state venture capital leaders to attract more national venture capital. c. Encouraging local tech company investment in early state ventures.

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