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The Technology Leaders Group was a small group of innovation business founders designed to provide peer-to-peer knowledge and advice on group originated topics. The group meet on a monthly basis in the boardroom of Bank of Ann Arbor. As the group’s founder and chairperson, responsibilities included selecting and recruiting group members, setting meeting agendas, and chairing group meetings.

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What’s Next? is a small men’s group designed to help navigate career and life transitions. Members range in age from 55-75 and are located throughout the United States. Meetings are held virtually on a monthly basis. Annual group membership is by invitation only. This program has been designed and is co-managed by Rob Pasick, Ph.D., Executive Coach and Corporate Psychologist.

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In the early 2000’s there existed a significant need for angel investment activity in southeastern Michigan. The state was in the top five in the number of millionaires, the lifeblood of angel investing. However, much of this wealth had been created decades prior and was not participating at the entrepreneurial level. As founder and president of the Ann Arbor Angels group, a unique business plan was written which included collaboration with the University of Michigan and Bank of Ann Arbor. The group became recognized as the most active angel investment group in the state, investing millions annually and helping to spawn the successful Michigan Angel Fund managed by Ann Arbor SPARK.