Patti Glaza

Patti Glaza serves as the Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Invest Detroit Ventures, where she has been instrumental in funding and mentoring early-stage tech startups across the Great Lakes region. With over 30 years of experience in the tech sector, she focuses on accelerating high-growth companies by providing both guidance and investment capital. Her work has been pivotal in supporting the state's economy and fostering a robust startup community.

Prior to her role at Invest Detroit Ventures, Glaza managed the Michigan office for Arsenal Venture Partners, a multi-stage national venture capital firm. She began her career at Accenture, overseeing teams for Fortune 500 companies, and later held executive positions in healthcare IT, nanotechnology, and energy and environmental tech sectors. Her diverse background enables her to offer comprehensive support to entrepreneurs.

Glaza is actively involved in various organizations, serving as an advisor and board member for the Michigan Venture Capital Association, Techtown Detroit, the University of Michigan’s Innovation Partnerships National Advisory Board, and Ann Arbor SPARK. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Economics from Michigan State University.