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s President of Bank of Ann Arbor’s Technology Industry Group (BOAA TIG), I’ve had a front row seat for nearly two decades to the accelerated growth of Michigan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. More specifically, I’ve seen the development of Ann Arbor’s technology, life sciences and venture capital community into a nationally recognized center for innovation. During the 2000s, while the state of Michigan was still grappling with the fall-out of its dominant industry—automotive—falling into recession, Ann Arbor was leading a recovery through diversification and entrepreneurship. There were many contributing factors, importantly including a renewed sense of purpose at the University of Michigan in playing a leadership role in the state’s economic future.
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