The 2025 SaaS Benchmarks Survey is officially open! 🎉 This year, we're diving deep into tried and true SaaS metrics along with emerging trends in generative AI, pricing, ops, and more. Take the survey to get early access to the report this fall 👉: surveymonkey.com/r/2025SaaSBenc…

You can’t fully innovate on what you build unless you innovate on how you build.

Chamber of Commerce: 80% of small businesses using AI hired more staff - Small businesses rapidly adopt AI, driving workforce growth and efficiency. US Chamber report shows crypto interest, regional tech trends, and regulatory concerns. start-midwest.com/news/us-chambe…

For the past month, I’ve been working on a project to map out and document the work of one of the most prolific storefront sign painters in the US - this is Detroit’s Ron Signs

Chicago based AI co is looking for a head of engineering. Building a two-sided marketplace in the IVF space to solve problems around fragmented provider systems, data transfer, and clinical decision making. Team of 7+ and growing Send me a dm to learn more!

🎉 Our biggest congratulations to our gBETA alum UptimeHealth team for the $17.5M Series B round! 👏 👨‍⚕️📑 UptimeHealth's online platform simplifies medical equipment service events, purchases and compliance practices through automation and predictive analytics.

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Is Deep Tech Quietly Exploding in the Midwest? - Deep tech is booming in the Midwest! Explore the data, definitions, and reasons behind this quiet explosion in innovation, from agritech to quantum. start-midwest.com/news/is-deep-t…

The rise of an emerging VC community in Minnesota? - Minnesota's junior VCs are building community. But how do they foster collaboration, deal flow, and talent retention? start-midwest.com/news/the-rise-…

Super great piece by Elise Riniker over on our site about a community to support emerging investors in VC funds.

Accurate.

The nation’s first accelerated semiconductor degree - Kettering University launches nation's first accelerated semiconductor degree, combining academics with co-op experiences to meet industry demand. start-midwest.com/news/universit…

Thriving in Spite of Wisconsin: a founder’s view of the Ecosystem - start-midwest.com/news/thriving-…

We appreciate you sharing your perspective Angela Damiani

Illinois Enacts First Midwest Crypto Consumer Protections - The state passes key crypto consumer protection laws to combat $272M fraud, regulating digital assets to safeguard residents. start-midwest.com/news/illinois-…

Autonomous Electric Bus route launches at Michigan State - MSU launches the first FMVSS & ADA-certified Level-4 autonomous electric bus in the US, enhancing campus mobility & advancing research. start-midwest.com/news/autonomou…

How can we bring creativity back to the boardroom? - Michelle Erikson of Plymouth Growth asks whether we should unlock more creativity in venture capital. Can widening investment apertures benefit the ecosystem? start-midwest.com/news/how-can-w…

Founder Stories: RJ Talyor of Backstroke - Ex-High Alpha Operating Partner and ExactTarget VP RJ Talyor's journey, from swim lessons to revolutionizing email marketing from Indiana. start-midwest.com/news/founder-s…

Michigan to host the nation’s richest state-based startup pitch comp - Michigan's PitchMI will be the nation's largest state-based startup pitch competition, offering $4M to MI companies. Discover regional strengths & more! start-midwest.com/news/michigan-…

In Ohio, Founders Win When Community Comes First - Tech events in Ohio: Black Tech Week, Ohio VC Fest, & StartupCincy Week, build strong founder communities, foster connections, & drive economic impact. start-midwest.com/news/in-ohio-f…