Our Staff

Angela Kujava, Managing Director
Angela is responsible for the execution and development of the Desai’s business acceleration program, including mentoring and counseling startups and selecting and managing investments. She works closely with the region’s business communities for the benefit of not only the participating startups but also the broader entrepreneurial landscape. Her areas of expertise include strategic planning, creative direction, small business consulting, team management, technology marketing, UI/UX analysis, and content writing. Angela is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Katy Lind, Program Manager
Katy supports the execution and development of the program, including managing the internship program and mentoring the startups. Katy is the founder of Pincause, a purpose-driven platform and community that raised over $200K for non-profits since launching in January 2017. Her areas of expertise include startup marketing, customer activation, leadership development, event planning, and high energy. Katy graduated from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business with a M.B.A. in Entrepreneurship and Marketing and received her Dual Degree B.A. in Dance and Theatre from Scripps College.

Michael Godwin, Entrepreneur in Residence
During the 2017 cohort, Michael Godwin, Managing Director of Resonant Venture Partners, joined Desai as Entrepreneur in Residence. Resonant Venture Partners, based in Ann Arbor, makes seed stage investments in companies developing cloud infrastructure, hardware, software, and services. Michael currently serves on the board of directors of Accio energy and Filament. He has worked with venture-backed startups in the software, consulting, wireless and online commerce industries since 1996.

Satish Malnaik, Entrepreneur in Residence
Satish Malnaik is a technology and venture creation enthusiast driven by a passion for innovation. He is CEO and co-founder of NextServices, leading a global team delivering a cloud health technology platform and knowledge-based revenue cycle services. Satish is also a co-founder at Fantelope, a collaboration marketplace for personalities, designers and charities.