Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson is a Lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Zell Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies within the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He also serves as Faculty Managing Director of the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund (ES702). His expertise spans entrepreneurship, venture capital, technology, and the future of healthcare.

• Education:
  • MD and MBA from University of Michigan
  • BA in English from Duke University

His research and professional focus centers on bridging technological innovation with healthcare solutions through entrepreneurial frameworks. At Ross, he teaches courses like Entrepreneurial Business Basics and Healthcare Startups: Understanding Needs and Creating Ventures in Healthcare, guiding students in developing healthcare-focused ventures.

Dr. Johnson previously led the Midwest office of Flagship Ventures, a life science venture capital fund. He is actively involved in initiatives such as the Zell Lurie Commercialization Fund and the newly launched Pinkert Healthcare Accelerator, which aims to revolutionize healthcare through student-led startups.