Jerry Paffendorf is cofounder and CEO of Loveland Technologies, which creates Land Grid, a nationwide property data and mapping tool. The Loveland Technologies team works with government, developers and community members to help put the nation on the map, parcel by parcel. In Detroit, they’re equipping people with tools to battle tax foreclosures a…

Luis Ali is the founder, president and CEO of AGI Construction Solutions, a construction company based in Detroit. A former Air Force engineer, Luis has won the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon, and he now aims to empower other veterans and Native Americans. AGI Construction is building innovative, su…

Amina Daniels is the founder and owner of Live Cycle Delight, a contemporary fitness studio in SE Detroit. With a passion for making health and fitness more accessible, she’s seeking to promote healthy lifestyle choices, connect the community through wellness events and raise awareness about bicycle safety. After a successful luxury retail manageme…

Bo Cheng has over 10 years of technology experience in providing software, logistics and manufacturing solutions for Fortune 500 companies and municipalities. Right now he's president and cofounder of Altovista, an artificial intelligence based risk management system used by the Detroit Police Department. With a goal to make our communities safer a…

A self-driving shuttle provider based in Ann Arbor, May Mobility works with communities to make transportation safer and more personal. Formerly the head of the innovation pipeline at General Motors and investment manager at GM Ventures, Alisyn has tons of past experience in leading automotive engineering teams and autonomous strategy. Behind the s…

Corey Williams is a self-proclaimed urban place-maker. He takes urban blight, revitalizes it, and creates spaces for people out of them. Detroit Startup Week is a free five-day celebration of entrepreneurship in the Detroit community, and even though Detroit is in the name, everyone in our community is welcome to attend, volunteer, and even speak. …

Brooke Dunwell is the Founder of Boj, a mobile app that connects current college students and graduates to job opportunities within companies that hire recent college grads and or interns. It is simple and easy for college students to create a profile, upload their resume, and submit a self-video.Detroit Startup Week is a free five-day celebration …

After getting her Bachelors of Fine Arts from the Kendall College of Art and Design, Rachel moved from Grand Rapids to the Detroit area. After a variety of gigs as a design consultant and interior designer, she started RL Concetti with her business partner, Lauren DeLaurentiis. Their goal, through design, is to capture the gut feeling you get when …

After leaving her job at Ford Motor Company, Stephanie started Hype Digital Innovations after seeing the need small businesses had for their own mobile app. Detroit Startup Week is a free five day celebration of entrepreneurship in the Detroit community, and even though Detroit is in the name, everyone in our community is welcome to attend, volunte…

Gaurav Mukhi has over a decade of experience in multimedia and marketing. He's a self-taught digital marketer, and he's here to help you grow your brand! Detroit Startup Week is a free five day celebration of entrepreneurship in the Detroit community, and even though Detroit is in the name, everyone in our community is welcome to attend, volunteer,…

Today’s guest is Jevona Watson, Owner of Detroit Sip. Detroit Sip is a coffee shop and community magnet for the University District in Detroit. Detroit Startup Week is a free five day celebration of entrepreneurship in the Detroit community, and even though Detroit is in the name, everyone in our community is welcome to attend, volunteer, and even …