# David Washburn

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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 Lansing, where Adrenaline Interactive received a $1 million investment.Pete…

MBN On The Road: PitchMI Finals Event - David Washburn, MSU Research Foundation - Host Competition

Originally uploaded April 14, reloaded May 6, 2026. MBN was on the road to cover PitchMI's Finals competition on Tuesday, April 7. The MSU Research Foundation hosted the event at Grewal Hall in Lansing from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Before catching up with the contestants, we spoke with David Washbur…

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 differences between innovation ecosystems in the Midwest and Boston.Lesle…

Rooted In The Foundation That Holds, (11:00 Unified) June 14, 2026

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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, startups, and industry partners at Michigan State University.Jeff discusses …

Message | When Suffering Shakes Your Faith (Luke 7:18-23) | GOSPEL OF LUKE (David Washburn)

When suffering shakes your faith, it's easy to wonder if God is still at work. In Luke 7:18-23, John the Baptist wrestles with doubt from a prison cell, and Jesus responds by pointing him back to the evidence of God's faithfulness instead of changing his circumstances. Discover how to hold onto wha…

Michigan Business Beat | David Washburn, MSU Research Foundation: Rosenberg Center Fuels Innovation!

Originally loaded June 25th, reloaded July 10th. Chris Holman welcomes David Washburn, CEO, MSU Research Foundation, East Lansing, MI. The Rosenberg Center represents a $20 million investment in innovation infrastructure. Why is now the right time to make this investment, and what economic impact …

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 supporting entrepreneurs across Michigan. Jeff reflects on the s…

Michigan Business Beat | Mackinac Policy Conference 2026 - David Washburn, MSU Research Fdt - #MPC26

Chris Holman speaks with David Washburn, from Media Row, at the Grand Hotel, while at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference. Dave Washburn, head of the MSU Research Foundation, described the 54-year-old nonprofit's mission to commercialize university research through tech transfer, licensing, startu…

Michigan Business Beat | Pete Martin, MSURF & Alison Todak, MEDC - PitchMI Growing Michigan Startups

Chris Holman welcomes Pete Martin, Director of Portfolio Management at the MSU Research Foundation, and Alison Todak, VP of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at MEDC, to discuss PitchMI, Michigan's statewide startup competition. Topics include why their organizations are investing in the competition, t…