David Lin
What educational, entrepreneurial or business development programs, if any, have you taken advantage of?I am working toward a MBA from the
Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Who was your first customer and where did you find them?Bubble Island, which I own.
Where did you find your first employee?Adrian Fortino was a friend at business school and we decided a long time ago to do a business together.
Where have you turned to find capital to grow your company and which institutions have provided it?Personal connections in the angel investor community.
What are some of the advantages to doing business here?Around Ann Arbor is an ever-increasing community of entrepreneurs. Programs out of
Ann Arbor SPARK, SBTDC, Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and others are helping to make entrepreneurship accessible to more and more people.
What advice would you give to someone who was thinking about opening a business here?Do your homework, and find a mentor to help get you connected.