Detroit Startups List
Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Detroit.
Amanda Darish
Michigan Ross graduate; Marketing guru (including Director at Burger King, brand management at Nestle), currently Director at Detroit-based startup
Ramee Naja
CEO and Co-Founder of @reel-deal
@wheeling-jesuit-university Accounting/Pre-Law '14
Bob Lyons
Seasoned executive who has started businesses for 3 Fortune companies and co-founded two startups. Recognized leader on alternative workforce strategies.
Philip Mshelbwala
CMO and Co-Founder of @reel-deal
@wheeling-jesuit-university Business Admin '13
Entrepreneur, Passionate, Creative and a Big Thinker
Ashley Lauren Dickinson
Social Media & Marketing Manager. On-air host. Public Speaker. Communications Coordinator.
Thane Richard
Founder of @jaunt-1 . Worked at @mahindra-mahindra. Studied at @brown-university. Living in ground zero of Detroit's resurgence.
http://indiansandcowboys.wordpress.com/
Justin DeLay
Co-Founder, @tempodb. UX Design at @grubhub-inc-1, Marketing at @kraft-foods. Design & Business at U of Michigan.
http://justindelay.tumblr.com
Jeff Ponders II
Monica J Wheat
Voracious Knowledge Seeker; Digital Strategist, Marketer & Product Manager; Founder, Digerati Girls/Digerati Kids; Fmr. Global Social Lead for Ford, agency side
Jordan Skole
Data-driven director of marketing for @ambassador.
David Goldschmidt
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
Brandon Eagle
Senior at University of Michigan looking for full time position working as a business or marketing analyst.
Arthur Kesteloot Jr
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
Matthew Neagle
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
Michael Collins
Two time entrepreneur, 17 yrs in product marketing/management, strategy and technology.
Erick Bzovi
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/
Steve Rozanski
A few start-ups under my belt in sales/marketing/project management roles. B2B & B2C. Detroit Bred Hustler.
Tim Varner
CMO and strategist at Notice Software. Digital marketing background with previous startup experience with Givt and the TrueHoop Network, an ESPN-affiliate.
Bill Rice
Digital Marketing - Web, Email, and Social Media
http://billrice.com
Michael C. Burrows
Works @hewlett-packard, @snapfish-com . Worked @yahoo, @ Mail.com, @ Wired Digital • Studied @michigan-state-university | Now: Munich | Next: ?
Zach Hines
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
Frank Manning
Sophomore studying finance at @hillsdale-college • Worked at @gochime, @forbes • Founded TutorZap.com •
Paula Seville
Analyst at Deloitte Consulting, Michigan 2012
Walter Blake Knoblock
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
Joey Silvian
Contract Chief Marketing Officer for over 15 startups. Worked for large companies Mattel, IBM, Chrysler and Large Ad Agencies
Adam Jake Steinberg
Real Estate, Media, Client Relations, Hustler, Production, Copywriting
Edie Ofstedal
Hard-working, fast-learning college student. Interested in business, design, and technology.
Jim Powell
Executive at @general-motors • BS/MS ME at @stanford-university, MBA @university-of-michigan
Sola Obayan
Principal @bto Solutions. President/Exec. Director @Social Media Association of Michigan.
Daniel Cohen-Arcamone
Strong business strategy background, passion for building new things. Looking for high intensity, rapid pace, awesome people! Currently working at the Boston Consulting Group
Joe Kim
Founder Soovious
Matthew Curtis
Digital world entrepreneur; passionate social problem solver; intelligent brander, strategist, and researcher; MBA from @university-of-michigan
Zhelinrentice Scott
Digital Technologist
Deborah Tien
Founder of @sisasa | Work experience in Tanzania, India, Nicaragua, UK, and USA | Astrophysics BA | Studied @wellesley-college and @university-of-oxford.
Brandy Wimberly
Founder of @buyvite. Experience carefully crafting and creating Internet marketing campaigns for major brands. BA Film MA Journalism. Much love for ecommerce.
Hubert Sawyers III
Principal at SORSAW; Marketing Optimization Specialist; Customer Acquisition and Retention Geek; Strong Fundraising Experience
http://fryinginvein.com
Dwight Zahringer
CEO of TM Productions, TruReview and Reviewmy.co. Serial entreperneur. Strong business, marketing and development background.
Michael Beaton
Digital Strategy Leader for Large Ad Agency at Major Automotive Company; Led Startup B2B Retailer into Hockey Stick via Digital Marketing Efforts
Phillip Fattore
Sports and lifestyle writer for Sports Media 101, MIPrepZone.com and "Bloomfield Hills Living" magazine. Founder of SpeakeasyDetroit.com.
http://www.pistons101.com
Evan Bontrager
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.
Kevin Bell II
Problems drive me, Challenges motivate me, Hard work is my lifestyle!
Garth C. Koyle
Co-founder @ @event-espresso; winner of the $40k 2011 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge. Prior Marketing Manager. MBA, MHA.
Amber Coffman
Digital Strategist. Fine-tuned skills working with for-profit schools.
Brandon Schram
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
Marcus Eagan
Learn the people, feed them food. Tikkun Olam.
Kelsey Ellefson
Strategist with global and domestic experience on several blue chip clients. Employs journalism background to solve marketing problems.
Pete Mohan
Co-Founder and Marketing Hustler for @portable-scores and @bushwhack-apps.
Creating product buzz and connecting with brilliant people
Cid Szegedy, MBA
Joshua Mastracci
JD student at @tulane-university. BA in economics from @boston-college.
Hursh Narain
Native yooper, proud Spartan. Likes to build things
Drew Harrison
Entrepreneur, polymath and founder of multiple businesses. Currently focused on developing the bitcoin and other block chain based ecosystems.
Dan Davis
Honors Student. D1 Athlete. UK Experience. Passion for brands
Matt Geiger
Founder 6th Man Apps • Studied at @depaul-university
Bradley J Baker
Senior at EMU looking for future employment.
Lauryn Stallings
Business and lifestyle journalist. Representative of Media Therapy TV. Media training via Missouri School of Journalism.
http://rynashley.com/musings/
Michael Quane
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!
Michele Cox
Corporate Storyteller | Strategic Marketer | Brand Journalist | Customer Insight Development | Strategic Leadership | Brand Vision
Alex Dudick
Mechanical engineer; looking for a challenge; varied competencies including mechanical design/testing, software/hardware skills and implementation.
Mike Kochis
Founder Axe Packs • Worked at @toyota, @eprize • Studied at @kettering-university
Brittni Carter
Michigan State University Master’s Degree, Advertising, & four-time college soccer Division I champion; in both situations “scored, defended and led a team.”
Josh Radtke
International Marketing Professional - HEC Paris
Shay S.
Recent University of Notre Dame Grad
B.S. Biological Sciences '13
M.S. Engineering, Science, and Technology Entrepreneurship '14
Jesse Dorsey
Founder @dream-monster, Indiepoint • Worked at @compuware-corporation • Studied at @michigan-technological-university, @wayne-state-university
http://blog.jessedorsey.com
Vincent Massimino
I can talk a cancer patient into buying cigarettes.
Elizabeth Machesky
Northwestern graduate; human capital consultant; project management experience
http://challengedetroit.org/blog/elizabethmachesky/
Jeff Rogers
Asst. Account Executive at Lowe Campbell Ewald • Former student-athlete at Northwestern University
Andrew Krebs
Strong background in legislative affairs at the state level, non profit management, program management and development
Bill Richards
Sean Ely
Director of Video Production at IWearYourShirt.com. Strong marketing background (Michigan State University). Star of "The Social Media Pessimist" series.
http://blog.iwearyourshirt.com
Sarah Sherman
Graphic Designer
Kevin Jorge
Wayne state university student.
Sara Fritz
Marketing professional for a fast-growing digital media startup in Detroit. Seeking Chicago career opportunities.
Nick Bognar
Social & Content guy. I like writing, building and learning. Currently at an Interactive Marketing Agency focusing on Automotive in the Motor City.
Jason Niewoit
Motivated, driven, and a dedication to life long learning.
Joseph Malinowski
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.
Thomas Gregovich
MSU graduate, well-versed in email marketing and front-end development. Wide background knowledge makes me a good team player.
Jordan Hiller
Digital Marketing Analyst. Strong eCommerce and Business accumen.Detroit Startup Background.Lover of new marketing technology.
Brandon Morson
Results-driven Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Project Management Pro; Agency-side & Client-side experience. Worked with DCI, GM, Nissan, RedBull, AT&T
Isabel Little
Recent grad in Entrepreneurship. Worked at Vimbly and Revolution Prep. Current freelance startup consultant. Seeking opportunities in marketing and operations.
Patrick Pylypuik
Dynamic, results driven Enterprise Solution Sales Executive with 10 years’ experience with a stellar record of leading high performance technology sales teams.
Tiff LeGreair Jordan
Successful College Student
Kyle Pressley
Skilled communicator looking for an innovative role with a cutting-edge company.
Patrick Hayes
I create my own breaks. Digital marketing obsessed and focused. Co-Founded @EnvolveClothing.
Kyle Steiner
Founded supply the shave
http://supplytheshave.org/
Holly Brinkman
Worked at @meeple @greenopedia @switchcam @shaker • Studied at @columbia-college-chicago
Kevin O'Connor
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.
Teia Harris
I am a LOVE Connoisseur... I work at @LovePublicity helping small businesses build their brands + Creating a new Love product for women. Serial entrepreneur.
Tony Hoban
Entrepuenur
Todd Sedlak
UAV/UAS Operator, designer, integrator, trainer, developer, salesman, demonstrator with military, firefighting, and EMS experience seeks sales position.
Chuck Wheeler
Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Software UI/UX Expert, Co-founded Interactive Food Industry Software Company, Digital Production Producer and Director.
Katie Curry
Scott Hauman
Namer + Brand Strategist + Account Planner + Market Researcher = Big Idea Generator | Co-founder of http://brandlingo.com | Partner in http://thenewfoundry.com
Apara Sivaraman
Undergraduate student at Duke University, seeking summer internships
Main Line Entertainment
Nathan Mazur
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
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Josh Walker
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
Andrea Calvert
University of Michigan graduate, three years in the bridal industry, pluviophile with a knack for whimsical musings
Joe DeAngelo
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.
jason miller
will play video games for money
Brittany Osiborski
Event Coordinator; Bachelor in Communication with Event Management & Hospitality minors; Strong organizational skills; diverse professional background.
Cassandra Buss
Mick Bassett
Jackie Palmer
Worked at @startup-institute with a Partner project at @bucketfeet, • Studied at @spelman-college
Dannie Lynn Fountain
Marketing | Tax Preparation | Entrepreneur
http://campus.albion.edu/students
Allan Zamierowski
Hard worker, excellent problem solver, efficient
Brian Hehir
Jesus Ginez
5 year MBA/BA / University Advancement Student Assistant/ NCAA Division 1 soccer player/ Fluent in Spanish