The Innovate State Speaker Series at MSU is a collaborative program designed to connect forward-thinking speakers with students and professionals interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Topics include startups, new business creation, leadership and team-building, customer acquisition, fundraising and other special topics.
Held monthly through the academic year, this speaker series is held at 6 p.m. in the Erikson Hall Kiva on Farm Lane | MAP
2018-2019 Series
Fall
September 18, 2018: Shaniqua Davis | CEO & Founder, Noirefy
October 3, 2018: Jeff Ellman | Founder, Urbanbound and Hireology
October 16, 2018: Marissa Siero | Workplace Director, Lodgic Everyday Community
November 7, 2018: Justin "Bugsy" Sailor | Founder & Owner, Upper Peninsula Supply Co., LLC
November 20, 2018: Denise & Mike Busley | Founders, Grand Traverse Pie Company
Spring
January 23, 2019: Dave Zilko | CEO, FUEL Leadership
February 5, 2019: Zoe Zappitell | Product Manager, Zynga
February 19, 2019: Mike Kalis | Founder & CEO, Marketplace Homes
March 13, 2019: Tracy Garley | CEO, Zarkpa's
March 26, 2019: Jillian Lorenz | Co-Founder/CEO, The Barre Code