Startups

How coworking space Seat Detroit changed course to stay open during the pandemic

Less than a year after opening, coworking space Seat Detroit left their rental in Eastern Market to focus on building…

4 years ago

Your definitive guide to Detroit’s virtual events

With large indoor events still off the menu, we’ve rounded up the best discussion series, workshops, classes, performances and more…

4 years ago

These work-from-home Detroiters are productive — but they still miss office life

"I think there's going to be a lot of anxiety and a slow return," says Amanda Lewan, cofounder of coworking…

5 years ago

February 21: Lauren Bush Lauren at The Henry Ford

Feed your entrepreneurial spirit at a talk featuring social entrepreneur Lauren Bush Lauren at The Henry Ford Museum of American…

6 years ago

This Flint startup has upcycled 16,000 water bottles into glasses

By Erin Gold Ali Rose VanOverbeke and Jack Burns, co-founders of Flint eyewear startup Genusee, can measure their progress in…

6 years ago

These moms built a Facebook group into a thriving community

Our Made Here series gets real with Detroit entrepreneurs and digs into the lessons and learnings behind the business plans.…

6 years ago

Here’s why Detroit needs to get serious about supporting entrepreneurs of color

It's no secret that white, male-owned businesses generally make the most money. But the level of disparity for entrepreneurs in…

6 years ago

Detroit’s sneaker scene is all grown up and cashing in

On October 18, 1984, a Chicago Bulls rookie stepped onto the court at Madison Square Garden for a pre-season game…

6 years ago

Eat fugly food, save the world: Flashfood launches in Detroit

You know when you’re checking out some buzzy new app, only to get the “Sorry, not yet available in your…

6 years ago