Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Detroit.
I've Held a Variety of Roles - CEO, CTO, COO, CMO & Co-Founder of SignageGenerators, SME.vc, Drop.mx, Buildatron 3D Printers,
Studied at @rensselaer-polytechnic-institute, @tongji-university Shanghai - RPI Rowing - www.ZachHines.com
COO @ 3d-travel, Inc., Dir Strategic Acct Mgt @ AOL Advertising, Regional Sls Mgr and Product Dev at The Walt Disney Internet Group ,University of Michigan MBA
CMO and Co-Founder of @reel-deal
@wheeling-jesuit-university Business Admin '13
Entrepreneur, Passionate, Creative and a Big Thinker
Voracious Knowledge Seeker; Digital Strategist, Marketer & Product Manager; Founder, Digerati Girls/Digerati Kids; Fmr. Global Social Lead for Ford, agency side
Cofounder @buycentives, Founder @greatfamilyrentals-com. CMO @intrago.
MBA Marketing Michigan (Ross).
Also @frog-design, @leo-burnett, @jwt, and Saturn.
http://www.google.com/patents/US20100280700
Sr. Product Manager at Amazon Kindle. Worked at Google, AIESEC. Early stage start-up and investment experience. MBA and BSE from University of Michigan.
http://www.metromodemedia.com/blogs/posts/Google3056.aspx
CMO and strategist at Notice Software. Digital marketing background with previous startup experience with Givt and the TrueHoop Network, an ESPN-affiliate.
Data-driven director of marketing for @ambassador.
Social Media & Marketing Manager. On-air host. Public Speaker. Communications Coordinator.
Senior at University of Michigan looking for full time position working as a business or marketing analyst.
A few start-ups under my belt in sales/marketing/project management roles. B2B & B2C. Detroit Bred Hustler.
CEO and Co-Founder of @reel-deal
@wheeling-jesuit-university Accounting/Pre-Law '14
Works @hewlett-packard, @snapfish-com . Worked @yahoo, @ Mail.com, @ Wired Digital • Studied @michigan-state-university | Now: Munich | Next: ?
Sophomore studying finance at @hillsdale-college • Worked at @gochime, @forbes • Founded TutorZap.com •
Two time entrepreneur, 17 yrs in product marketing/management, strategy and technology.
Seasoned executive who has started businesses for 3 Fortune companies and co-founded two startups. Recognized leader on alternative workforce strategies.
Founder of @jaunt-1 . Worked at @mahindra-mahindra. Studied at @brown-university. Living in ground zero of Detroit's resurgence.
http://indiansandcowboys.wordpress.com/
Digital Marketing - Web, Email, and Social Media
http://billrice.com
Co-Founder, @tempodb. UX Design at @grubhub-inc-1, Marketing at @kraft-foods. Design & Business at U of Michigan.
http://justindelay.tumblr.com
Co-founder of @healpay. Previoulsy co-founded OutsideHub ad network. Grew network to $5mm in revenue, 350 pubs, 8 mm uniques
http://blog.healpay.com/
Michigan Ross graduate; Marketing guru (including Director at Burger King, brand management at Nestle), currently Director at Detroit-based startup
Mover and shaker looking to leverage my experience and diverse skill set to grow and grow with a disruptive company. Willing to relocate preferably to LA/SF/SD.
Principal at SORSAW; Marketing Optimization Specialist; Customer Acquisition and Retention Geek; Strong Fundraising Experience
http://fryinginvein.com
Digital Strategy Leader for Large Ad Agency at Major Automotive Company; Led Startup B2B Retailer into Hockey Stick via Digital Marketing Efforts
Sports and lifestyle writer for Sports Media 101, MIPrepZone.com and "Bloomfield Hills Living" magazine. Founder of SpeakeasyDetroit.com.
http://www.pistons101.com
Executive at @general-motors • BS/MS ME at @stanford-university, MBA @university-of-michigan
CEO of TM Productions, TruReview and Reviewmy.co. Serial entreperneur. Strong business, marketing and development background.
Problems drive me, Challenges motivate me, Hard work is my lifestyle!
Analyst at Deloitte Consulting, Michigan 2012
Founding team at House of Marley (consumer products company in partnership with the family of Bob Marley) - biz/brand dev, head of sales, led distribution strategy; Opened (and since closed) Maple, a men's retail store in Detroit - by far biggest failure
Founder Soovious
Founder of @sisasa | Work experience in Tanzania, India, Nicaragua, UK, and USA | Astrophysics BA | Studied @wellesley-college and @university-of-oxford.
Digital Technologist
Founder of @buyvite. Experience carefully crafting and creating Internet marketing campaigns for major brands. BA Film MA Journalism. Much love for ecommerce.
Digital world entrepreneur; passionate social problem solver; intelligent brander, strategist, and researcher; MBA from @university-of-michigan
Real Estate, Media, Client Relations, Hustler, Production, Copywriting
Digital Strategist. Fine-tuned skills working with for-profit schools.
Strong business strategy background, passion for building new things. Looking for high intensity, rapid pace, awesome people! Currently working at the Boston Consulting Group
Co-founder @ @event-espresso; winner of the $40k 2011 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. Prior Marketing Manager. MBA, MHA.
Principal @bto Solutions. President/Exec. Director @Social Media Association of Michigan.
Published The Great Lakes Book Project in Feb 2013, sold 2k copies by 2014, Founded I READ BOOKS brand, combined merchandise in over 100 stores in 3 countries.
http://www.felixexi.com
Hard-working, fast-learning college student. Interested in business, design, and technology.
Contract Chief Marketing Officer for over 15 startups. Worked for large companies Mattel, IBM, Chrysler and Large Ad Agencies
I can talk a cancer patient into buying cigarettes.
Mechanical engineer; looking for a challenge; varied competencies including mechanical design/testing, software/hardware skills and implementation.
JD student at @tulane-university. BA in economics from @boston-college.
Strategist with global and domestic experience on several blue chip clients. Employs journalism background to solve marketing problems.
Founder @dream-monster, Indiepoint • Worked at @compuware-corporation • Studied at @michigan-technological-university, @wayne-state-university
http://blog.jessedorsey.com
Corporate Storyteller | Strategic Marketer | Brand Journalist | Customer Insight Development | Strategic Leadership | Brand Vision
Founder 6th Man Apps • Studied at @depaul-university
Northwestern graduate; human capital consultant; project management experience
http://challengedetroit.org/blog/elizabethmachesky/
International Marketing Professional - HEC Paris
Asst. Account Executive at Lowe Campbell Ewald • Former student-athlete at Northwestern University
Business and lifestyle journalist. Representative of Media Therapy TV. Media training via Missouri School of Journalism.
http://rynashley.com/musings/
Mobile Lifestyler with passion for connecting peoples lives to reality. Location-based Advertising Pioneer with a flair for making things happen. Able to take back of napkin design to market. Exceptional with customers and consumers...I am one too!
Learn the people, feed them food. Tikkun Olam.
Honors Student. D1 Athlete. UK Experience. Passion for brands
Founder Axe Packs • Worked at @toyota, @eprize • Studied at @kettering-university
Entrepreneur, polymath and founder of multiple businesses. Currently focused on developing the bitcoin and other block chain based ecosystems.
Michigan State University Master’s Degree, Advertising, & four-time college soccer Division I champion; in both situations “scored, defended and led a team.”
Senior at EMU looking for future employment.
Co-Founder and Marketing Hustler for @portable-scores and @bushwhack-apps.
Creating product buzz and connecting with brilliant people
Recent University of Notre Dame Grad
B.S. Biological Sciences '13
M.S. Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship '14
Native yooper, proud Spartan. Likes to build things
Jack of all trades with extensive experience in A/R, payroll, invoicing, social media, and non profits. Young, hard working young professional looking to grow.
Wayne state university student.
Digital Marketing Analyst. Strong eCommerce and Business accumen.Detroit Startup Background.Lover of new marketing technology.
I create my own breaks. Digital marketing obsessed and focused. Co-Founded @EnvolveClothing.
Director of Video Production at IWearYourShirt.com. Strong marketing background (Michigan State University). Star of "The Social Media Pessimist" series.
http://blog.iwearyourshirt.com
Dynamic, results driven Enterprise Solution Sales Executive with 10 years’ experience with a stellar record of leading high performance technology sales teams.
Social & Content guy. I like writing, building and learning. Currently at an Interactive Marketing Agency focusing on Automotive in the Motor City.
Results-driven Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Project Management Pro; Agency-side & Client-side experience. Worked with DCI, GM, Nissan, RedBull, AT&T
Founded supply the shave
http://supplytheshave.org/
Marketing professional for a fast-growing digital media startup in Detroit. Seeking Chicago career opportunities.
Graphic Designer
Skilled communicator looking for an innovative role with a cutting-edge company.
Worked at @meeple @greenopedia @switchcam @shaker • Studied at @columbia-college-chicago
Strong background in legislative affairs at the state level, non profit management, program management and development
MSU graduate, well-versed in email marketing and front-end development. Wide background knowledge makes me a good team player.
Recent grad in Entrepreneurship. Worked at Vimbly and Revolution Prep. Current freelance startup consultant. Seeking opportunities in marketing and operations.
Results-driven, dynamic executive with 20+ years of fast-track, progressive experience in managing and growing businesses; strong cross-industry qualifications with proven financial, marketing, executive and entrepreneurial experience.
Motivated, driven, and a dedication to life long learning.
I am a LOVE Connoisseur... I work at @LovePublicity helping small businesses build their brands + Creating a new Love product for women. Serial entrepreneur.
Successful College Student
University of Michigan graduate, three years in the bridal industry, pluviophile with a knack for whimsical musings
will play video games for money
Undergraduate student at Duke University, seeking summer internships
Entered management field out of high school. Founded Brighter Fire Apparel in early 2013. Moved onto start Brighter Fire (Creative Agency) in late 2013.
http://www.brighterfire.com/journal
Founder @mazur-senior-care-services. Entrepreneur since age 18. Lover of problem solving & Sales/marketing. Sold my company and looking for a new opportunity.
http://www.nathanjmazur.com
Experienced sales/marketing professional looking for a position where I can meet and exceed sales goals, maintain excellent customer service, and grow the company's client base.
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UAV/UAS Operator, designer, integrator, trainer, developer, salesman, demonstrator with military, firefighting, and EMS experience seeks sales position.
Worked at @startup-institute with a Partner project at @bucketfeet, • Studied at @spelman-college
Marketing | Tax Preparation | Entrepreneur
http://campus.albion.edu/students
Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Software UI/UX Expert, Co-founded Interactive Food Industry Software Company, Digital Production Producer and Director.
Hard worker, excellent problem solver, efficient
Namer + Brand Strategist + Account Planner + Market Researcher = Big Idea Generator | Co-founder of http://brandlingo.com | Partner in http://thenewfoundry.com
Event Coordinator; Bachelor in Communication with Event Management & Hospitality minors; Strong organizational skills; diverse professional background.
5 year MBA/BA / University Advancement Student Assistant/ NCAA Division 1 soccer player/ Fluent in Spanish
Entrepuenur