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INNOVATE STATE: Pallavi Sharma | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY26

Pallavi Sharma is the Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of witOmni AI Marketing, a pioneering firm that helps businesses transform their go-to-market strategies through artificial intelligence. With over two decades of experience leading marketing and brand strategy at global companies such as GE and HP, she brings a deep understanding of how innovation and technology intersect with business growth.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change.​ […]

Inside the Nonprofit Hub: Melik Interviews Cindy Hales of Capital Area Community Foundation

Building Stronger Communities Together: Inside the Nonprofit Hub at Child and Family Charities
The hum of conversation, the sound of shared purpose, and the steady energy of connection filled the air at the recent open house for the new Nonprofit Hub at Child and Family Charities. The event wasn’t just a tour of a new space—it was a celebration of collaboration, a tangible reflection of what happens when mission-driven organizations come together under one roof.
Standing among familiar faces and new friends, Cindy Hales, Vice President of Community Investment at the Capital Region Community Foundation, spoke with the […]

DEAN SPEAKER SERIES: Judge Sean Cox

We’re thrilled to welcome back alumnus Sean F. Cox (’83).
Join us as the Retired Chief Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan shares insights from his career.

CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – Bridges to Hope: Family Growth Center Volunteer of the Year

Child and Family Charities loves honoring those who donate one of the most precious resources a person has: Time. After utilizing the services at the Family Growth Center, Carole Swayze chose to pay that kindness forward by becoming a volunteer herself.

MISSION CONTROL: How One Michigan Nonprofit Is Redefining Giving with Jessica Johns

When it comes to tackling poverty across Michigan, few organizations have captured the spirit of collaboration and innovation quite like **Storehouse for Community Resources**. Featured on the *Mission Control* podcast with host **Paul J. Schmidt**, Executive Director **Jessica Johns** shared how this remarkable nonprofit has grown from a humble idea into a statewide force for good—connecting resources, organizations, and communities in ways that truly multiply impact.

### A Mission That Multiplies Good

At its heart, Storehouse has a clear and ambitious purpose: **to decrease poverty and increase prosperity in communities across Michigan.** It’s a mission rooted in practicality and […]

INNOVATE STATE: Matt Maloney | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY22

Matt Maloney is a proud Michigan State University alumnus and the co-founder and former CEO of Grubhub, one of the leading online food delivery platforms in the U.S. After earning his master’s degree in computer science from MSU, Maloney went on to revolutionize the way people order food by combining technology, convenience, and entrepreneurship.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change.​