Letter — Michael Hopkins, M3D, on Michigan House Bill 5031

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This is a letter addressed to the Michigan House of Representatives from Michael Hopkins, who identifies as the founder and CEO of M3D, a medical imaging startup based in Ann Arbor and a client of Ann Arbor SPARK. The letter expresses support for Michigan House Bill 5031 and encourages moving the legislation forward. It says that through Ann Arbor SPARK the company has received guidance, grant support, and introductions. It lists ways continued investment in the ecosystem helps startups, including attracting and retaining talent and unlocking private investment.

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m3dimaging.com
1-800-585-3304

Dear Members of the Michigan House of Representatives,

My name is Michael Hopkins, and I’m the founder and CEO of M3D, a medical imaging startup
based in Ann Arbor and a client of Ann Arbor SPARK. I’m writing to express my support for
Michigan House Bill 5031 and to encourage you to move this legislation forward.

Building a technology company in Michigan requires more than a good idea. It requires access to
mentorship, early-stage capital, and a strong support network. Through Ann Arbor SPARK,
we’ve received guidance, grant support, and introductions that have materially helped us grow.
For companies like ours, these programs aren’t theoretical — they directly impact our ability to
hire, raise capital, and keep our company rooted in Michigan.

HB 5031 represents a practical investment in Michigan’s innovation economy. Early-stage
companies face significant risk as we move from R&D to commercialization. State-backed
entrepreneurial support helps bridge that gap, making it easier to attract private capital and scale
here rather than looking elsewhere.

From a founder’s perspective, continued investment in this ecosystem:

   •   Helps startups attract and retain high-quality talent.
   •   Reduces early-stage risk and unlocks private investment.
   •   Encourages companies to build and scale in Michigan.
   •   Drives job creation and long-term economic growth.

Michigan has made real progress in strengthening its startup ecosystem, particularly in Ann
Arbor. Legislation like HB 5031 ensures that momentum continues.

On behalf of our team at M3D, I respectfully ask for your support of HB 5031 and your
continued commitment to Michigan entrepreneurs. Investments in innovation pay long-term
dividends for our state.

Thank you for your consideration and leadership.

Sincerely,
Michael Hopkins
Founder & CEO, M3D


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