Listen "Lead to Succeed - Jim Baker and Jim Tenzillo of Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Lead to Succeed, host Steve Arwood talks with Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund’s Jim Tenzillo and Jim Baker. The conversation covers how the fund is fueling early-stage companies focused on improving the outdoor experience through technology. With a statewide focus and deep roots in the Upper Peninsula, the fund has already backed 20+ startups and is helping make the U.P. a hub for innovation. Learn how flexible financing, targeted investment, and a new second-stage fund are opening doors for founders, and what it could mean for the region’s economic future.Learn more about InvestUP at https://www.investupmi.com. Connect with us on social media at https://www.linkedin.com/company/invest-up-mi/.
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