Founders : neighborhood based

Noam Kimelman is the co-founder & CEO of Fresh Corner Cafe, a startup that works to make fresh, healthy food available in Detroit corner stores.

Questions with Noam Kimelman

Marianne Burrows is the co-founder of Urban Fable Studios, an artist enclave in Hamtramck.

Questions with Marianne Burrows

Brian Ambrozy is the co-owner of Icrontic, an online magazine based in Detroit's Woodbridge neighborhood.

Questions with Brian Ambrozy

Veronika Scott is the founder of The Empowerment Plan, a clothing start-up based in Detroit.

Questions with Veronika Scott

Phil Jones is the general manager of Colors Restaurant, a workforce training eatery in downtown Detroit.

Questions with Phil Jones

Jerry Paffendorf is the founder of LOVELAND Technologies, a software start-up based in Detroit.

Questions with Jerry Paffendorf

Omar Hernandez is a recognized entrepreneur, founder of Mexicantown Bakery.  The bakery is located in the restored 1894 Odd Fellows Hall, just across from Clark Park.  Omar comes from a family of successful business owners, the Hernandez family, owners of Armando's restaurant, also located in the heart of Mexicantown in Detroit.

Questions with Omar Hernandez

Rufus Bartell is the founder & CEO of R.B.I Group, a marketing firm based in Detroit's University District. He also owns Simply Casual clothing store.

Questions with Rufus Bartell