Andrew Johnson

Global Entrepreneur in Residence Program Manager @Global Detroit

Grand Rapids, MI, US

Lead the statewide expansion of the Global EIR program, onboarding new university partners (GVSU, MSU), deepening existing institutional relationships, and cultivating strategic partnerships with regional and national stakeholders including Grand Rapids Chamber and Gener8tor-Direct founder recruitment and global outreach, engaging international startup ecosystems, incubators, and accelerators to source high-potential entrepreneurs. Oversee vetting of hundreds of applications and application queries, resulting in placements in collaboration with university stakeholders and an expert advisory board made of local, regional, national, and international stakeholders-Coordinate legal and immigration collaboration with universities and national leading immigration counsel experts to support cap-exempt H-1B placements. Guide internal hiring processes, role scoping, technical systems alignment, visa approvals, and case management for international founders-Oversee onboarding, compliance, and performance tracking, capturing KPIs such as jobs created, capital raised, and immigration milestones. Led the creation of Global EIR’s statewide outcomes report to visualize founder impact and strengthen communications with funders, policymakers, and university partners-Manage program budgets and lead fundraising, including donor campaigns and competitive state and philanthropic grant applications. Develop proposals and budgets, engage partners, and secure letters of support to strengthen funding submissions.

DePaul University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

The University of Texas at Austin

Certificate of Health Information Technology

University of Denver - Josef Korbel School of International Studies

Master’s Degree

Kellogg Executive Education

Executive Scholar Certificate in Growth & Innovation