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We want to thank all our current mentors who have helped our start-ups reach the next level of success in their business. These mentors help point our start-ups in the right direction for seeking capital, funding options, mentors, and educational opportunities.
  • Christine Baker, CPA

    Christine Baker, CPA

    CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

    Focus: Finance and Raising Capital

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    Christine Baker, CPA

    Christine Baker, CPA

    CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

    Focus: Finance and Raising Capital

    Specialties: accounting, taxes, financial statements, valuations

    LinkedIn

  • Andy Bass

    Andy Bass

    Founder

    Focus: Technology

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    Andy Bass

    Andy Bass

    Founder

    Focus: Technology

    Founder of Netnerd Ventures

    Technology Development, Artificial Intelligence

    LinkedIn

  • Matthew Curtis

    Matthew Curtis

    SouthBank Legal

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    Matthew Curtis

    Matthew Curtis

    SouthBank Legal

    SouthBank Legal

    LinkedIn

  • Jim Hotary

    Jim Hotary

    Future. Shaped.

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    Jim Hotary

    Jim Hotary

    Future. Shaped.

    Future. Shaped.

    LinkedIn

  • Robert Huber

    Robert Huber

    Networks Studio

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    Robert Huber

    Robert Huber

    Networks Studio

    Networks Studio

    LinkedIn

  • Joe Lampen

    Joe Lampen

    WAKESTREAM VENTURES

    Focus: Finance and Raising Capital

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    Joe Lampen

    Joe Lampen

    WAKESTREAM VENTURES

    Focus: Finance and Raising Capital

    Specialties: accounting, corporate finance, raising capital, negotiating partner relationships

    LinkedIn

  • Dana Lowell

    Dana Lowell

    Networks Studio

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    Dana Lowell

    Dana Lowell

    Networks Studio

    Networks Studio

    LinkedIn

  • Dan Morrison

    Dan Morrison

    Collective Idea

    Focus: Software Development, Apps, Prototypes

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    Dan Morrison

    Dan Morrison

    Collective Idea

    Focus: Software Development, Apps, Prototypes

    LinkedIn

  • Jeff Muller

    Jeff Muller

    MULLER DESIGN & MARKETING

    Focus: Marketing and Branding

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    Jeff Muller

    Jeff Muller

    MULLER DESIGN & MARKETING

    Focus: Marketing and Branding

    Specialties: Market Research & Strategy, Brand Identity and Positioning, Increasing Awareness, Generating and Nurturing Leads, Digital and Print Communications, Analytics

    LinkedIn

  • Eric Post

    Eric Post

    Varnum

    Focus: Legal

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    Eric Post

    Eric Post

    Varnum

    Focus: Legal

    Eric Post, Varnum

    Legal

    LinkedIn

  • Ashley Sloat, Ph.D.

    Ashley Sloat, Ph.D.

    AURORA PATENTS

    Focus: Legal

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    Ashley Sloat, Ph.D.

    Ashley Sloat, Ph.D.

    AURORA PATENTS

    Focus: Legal

    Patent application and portfolio strategy; Patent application drafting, filing, and prosecution (US and International); Patent searching and competitive landscape monitoring; Issued patent maintenance; Patent administration – deadline management, filing services, monitoring reports, and portfolio

    LinkedIn

  • Robert Tennant

    Robert Tennant

    Macatawa Advisors

    Focus: IT Startups, Health Tech, Small Business Leadership

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    Robert Tennant

    Robert Tennant

    Macatawa Advisors

    Focus: IT Startups, Health Tech, Small Business Leadership

    LinkedIn

  • Dean Whittaker

    Dean Whittaker

    Whittaker & Associates

    Focus: Business Strategy

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    Dean Whittaker

    Dean Whittaker

    Whittaker & Associates

    Focus: Business Strategy

    Whittaker & Associates

    Business Strategy

    LinkedIn

  • Jeff York

    Jeff York

    DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC

    Focus: Legal

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    Jeff York

    Jeff York

    DICKINSON WRIGHT PLLC

    Focus: Legal

    Specialties:  Business structure, contracts, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions

    LinkedIn

Reach out if you are interested in learning more about supporting the SURGE ecosystem.

Owen Sette-Ducati

Entrepreneurship Program Manager

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