About Momentum
What is Momentum?
Momentum is a venture firm investing in web based technology start ups. We’re people who get excited about great ideas and new technology. There are millions like us, and we’re creating reasons for them to stay in Michigan.
We’re what every good idea needs at the start: Passionate geeks with a purpose.
Who’s behind Momentum?
A team of experienced entrepreneurs who act as mentors. The companies involved are business incubator, Pomegranate Studios; investment firm, The Windquest Group; and economic development organization, Lakeshore Advantage.
Lakeshore Advantage works hand in hand with businesses as they locate, launch and expand in West Michigan. Their own business incubator, the Lakeshore Business Garden, assists innovative tech ventures through early development.
- Rick Devos
- Momentum Founder
- Entrepreneur and founder of ArtPrize, Spout.com, TheCommon.org and a myriad of other companies working to create conversations and bring simple solutions to seemingly large cultural problems.
- Bill Holsinger-Robinson
- Momentum Executive Director; President, Pomegranate Studios and COO, Spout.com
- Bill has been a web entrepreneur, consultant, business owner, scholar, chef, and competitive cyclist. He is the COO of Spout.com and the President of a brand new incubator, Pomegranate Studios.
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- Amanda Chocko
- Momentum Program Director; Lakeshore Advantage
- Amanda has over 12 years of entrepreneurial and business management experience. She is a graduate of Davenport University and is certified by the Academy of Professional Small Business Consultants.
- Dayna Beal
- Momentum Mentor Director; Strategic guy, Elevator Up
- Dayna is an energy builder for people, projects and causes. He blends his business ownership, MBA, world travel and soccer experiences to build brands, motivate people and move products.