MSU Research Foundation Podcast
The MSU Research Foundation Podcast takes you behind the scenes of research and entrepreneurship within Michigan State University's ecosystem. Discover how ideas create impact, with stories from dedicated researchers, ambitious entrepreneurs, and the innovators shaping Michigan's future. From breakthrough discoveries to startup journeys, explore how the MSU Research Foundation helps fuel innovation and economic growth across the state.
MSU Research Foundation Podcast
Latest Episodes
Venture Creation, PitchMI, and Building a Top 10 Innovation State with Jeff Wesley
In this episode, David Washburn talks with Jeff Wesley, Executive Director of Ventures at the MSU Research Foundation, about the growth of the Foundation's venture creation and investment platform and the expanding network of programs supportin...
Building Tow Trucks for Space with Troy Morris
In this episode, Pete Martin talks with Troy Morris, co-founder and CEO of KMI, about building “tow trucks for space” and the company’s mission to keep space clear for future generations.Troy discusses the growing challeng...
Building the Rosenberg Center with Jeff Smith
In this episode, David Washburn talks with Jeff Smith, Executive Director of Research Parks at the MSU Research Foundation, about the Rosenberg Center, a new headquarters and innovation hub designed to support researchers, ...
Tech Transfer, Startups, and the MIT Ecosystem
In this episode, David Washburn talks with Lesley Millar-Nicholson, Executive Director of the Technology Licensing Office at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about university commercialization, startup creation, and the diff...
PitchMI 2026: From Quarterfinals to Championship with Pete Martin
In this episode, David Washburn talks with Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, about the PitchMI competition—from the quarterfinal events held across Michigan to the championship in...
