Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in Detroit.
Founder Velvet Ape • Worked at @go-com, @blue-lithium • Studied at @bethany-college
Problems drive me, Challenges motivate me, Hard work is my lifestyle!
Founder Soovious
A few start-ups under my belt in sales/marketing/project management roles. B2B & B2C. Detroit Bred Hustler.
Founder of @sisasa | Work experience in Tanzania, India, Nicaragua, UK, and USA | Astrophysics BA | Studied @wellesley-college and @university-of-oxford.
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
Real Estate, Media, Client Relations, Hustler, Production, Copywriting
Works @hewlett-packard, @snapfish-com . Worked @yahoo, @ Mail.com, @ Wired Digital • Studied @michigan-state-university | Now: Munich | Next: ?
Analyst at Deloitte Consulting, Michigan 2012
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
Co-Founder & Director of Sales @ Cargobase
Digital world entrepreneur; passionate social problem solver; intelligent brander, strategist, and researcher; MBA from @university-of-michigan
Worked at @deloitte-consulting, @allied-metals • Studied at @university-of-michigan, @stern-school-of-business
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 ReadySoft, Founder of Patriot Services Corporation • Studied at @michigan-state-university
Full-Stack Web Developer (Rails is my go-to framework) • Studied at @BakerCollege. Web Development Freelancer and bad dancer.
http://detroitrails.co
Digital Technologist
CEO and Co-Founder of @reel-deal
@wheeling-jesuit-university Accounting/Pre-Law '14
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/
Proven Sales Professional
Seasoned executive who has started businesses for 3 Fortune companies and co-founded two startups. Recognized leader on alternative workforce strategies.
Worked at @bodman-plc, @flagstar-bank • Studied at @eastern-michigan-university, @wayne-state-university
Hard-working, fast-learning college student. Interested in business, design, and technology.
International Marketing Professional - HEC Paris
All about results and Impacting revenue into a company. Starts with Sales
Harvard Sociology B.A., Spanish teacher and Teach for America alum. Worked at SGA Youth & Family Services, Chicago Public Schools, Harvard College CityStep.
Mechanical engineer; looking for a challenge; varied competencies including mechanical design/testing, software/hardware skills and implementation.
Strong business strategy background, passion for building new things. Looking for high intensity, rapid pace, awesome people! Currently working at the Boston Consulting Group
Strong background in legislative affairs at the state level, non profit management, program management and development
Skilled communicator looking for an innovative role with a cutting-edge company.
Seasoned sales and product management executive. Have run $225M business unit for Fortune 500 company. Now cofounder of internet startup.
High performing sales executive, launched and sold 2 successful software startups.
Dynamic, results driven Enterprise Solution Sales Executive with 10 years’ experience with a stellar record of leading high performance technology sales teams.
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.
Hard working, and motivated young entrepreneur.
Interested in investing & coaching/mentoring startups. My experience in technical program/ large project management, product releases, team building might help.
Learn the people, feed them food. Tikkun Olam.
Results-driven Marketing, Sales, Account Management, Project Management Pro; Agency-side & Client-side experience. Worked with DCI, GM, Nissan, RedBull, AT&T
Northwestern graduate; human capital consultant; project management experience
http://challengedetroit.org/blog/elizabethmachesky/
Founder @cabbygo, and a bunch of other private projects•, Pitt grad. 3rd Best Broker in the Nation 2004
I am a sales guru / technology enthusiast / supply chain graduate with a passion for intersecting business and technology.
Worked at @startup-institute with a Partner project at @bucketfeet, • Studied at @spelman-college
Wayne state university student.
Award Winning Medical Sales Professional with a track record of 10 years of sucess
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
ENTHUSIASM SPECIALIST
Ex waitress
Undergraduate student at Duke University, seeking summer internships
UAV/UAS Operator, designer, integrator, trainer, developer, salesman, demonstrator with military, firefighting, and EMS experience seeks sales position.
Business Leader focused on customer engagement, an engaging employee experience, and providing profitable business results.
Founder Endless Crowds LLC
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
I'm customer friendly and is ready to take on any challenges you offer.
Hard worker, excellent problem solver, efficient
will play video games for money
5 year MBA/BA / University Advancement Student Assistant/ NCAA Division 1 soccer player/ Fluent in Spanish
Founded supply the shave
http://supplytheshave.org/
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.
Entrepuenur
I can help achieve sales and revenue objectives
Sales and Operations Socialply LLC. Strong business background. Investor and successful Entrepreneur of retail stores and restaurants.