INNOVATE STATE: Dan Gilbert | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY26

INNOVATE STATE: Dan Gilbert | Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FY26

Dan Gilbert is the founder and chairman of Rocket Companies and a visionary entrepreneur known for transforming the mortgage industry through innovation, technology, and customer-first thinking. As a prominent business leader and philanthropist, he has played a major role in revitalizing Detroit and shaping the future of fintech and real estate.
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The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Michigan State University empowers students to lead lives of impact through entrepreneurship. With an education-first approach, we equip Spartans with the mindset, experience, and community they need to create meaningful change.​