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Rishi Moudgil has been named the next executive director of the Ann Arbor-based Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), bringing with him a wealth of experience in social impact and entrepreneurial roles. Moudgil previously served as the founding executive director of Greenlight Fund Detroit and launched both tech and community-based ventures in southeast Michigan. In his new role at MFF, Moudgil aims to support founders in building high-growth businesses in Michigan and giving back to their local communities.
Michigan Founders Fund Appoints Rishi Moudgil as Executive Director
The Michigan Founders Fund (MFF), based in Ann Arbor, has appointed Rishi Moudgil as its new Executive Director. Moudgil, with a background in social impact and entrepreneurship, brings fresh expertise to the role.
Moudgil was a key player at the Greenlight Fund Detroit and was instrumental in creating community investment funds aimed at enhancing the lives of Detroit families. He also pioneered tech and local community ventures in southeast Michigan earlier in his career.
As the new helmsman at MFF, Moudgil will leverage his experience to promote access to capital and talent. He also commits to uphold MFF’s organizational values of connection, culture, and community.
MFF members, a diverse group of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, have each taken the Michigan Pledge. This promise involves donating 1% of equity or carry to a Michigan-centric grant-making fund that financially aids impactful state-wide organizations.
Moudgil’s commitment to fostering economic access is clearly reflected in his new role. “I’m determined to support founders of all backgrounds in building high-growth businesses across Michigan while encouraging them to give back to their local communities,” he states.
Moudgil believes that MFF can foster a mission-driven community that helps entrepreneurs create scalable wealth, jobs, and opportunities in Michigan sustainably.
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