About Loren Townes:
Director of Entrepreneurial Services at Ann Arbor SPARK
Loren has a decade of experience in entrepreneurship and innovation, workforce development, design thinking, and corporate and community engagement across various sectors, including higher education. He has developed and distributed valuable programs and resources to business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, faculty and students, and other diverse groups – driving growth, creativity, and economic mobility.
About Lauren de Vries:
Capital Programs Associate at Ann Arbor SPARK
Lauren is responsible for analyzing and evaluating investment opportunities; portfolio management; market research and analysis; and reporting. She brings her passion for business strategy, entrepreneurship, and data-driven insight to the role. Previously, Lauren held the position of Data Analyst with SPARK’s Entrepreneurial Services team where she drove analysis and research, providing critical information and services to startup and business executives and the Michigan ecosystem.
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