Brittni joined TechTown Detroit’s Catalyst Angel Program in the spring of 2022. She believes programs like the Catalyst Angel Program truly help investors learn how to be knowledgeable and have due diligence with their companies.
Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month takes place Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 every year and is a month-long celebration of the culture, history and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people. Southwest Detroit, also known as Mexicantown, is a vibrant community filled with diverse Latinx-owned businesses, many of whom are TechTown clients and alumni. TechTown recognizes the significant…
TechTown was recently named to Crain’s Detroit Business’ 2022 Cool Places to Work list! While our company tagline is “We Mean Business” based on the work that we do supporting entrepreneurs, at the end of the day we are all about our team. Learn about some of the benefits the TechTown team receives and initiatives…
By: Vicki Sitron, Associate Gift Officer A partnership in the making The relationship between Ally Financial and TechTown Detroit has been in the making for more than two years. Picture it (Sophia Petrillo-style): it’s early January 2020 in Detroit. Cold and windy weather, the entire world about to change in two months (unbeknownst to us),…
The Comerica Hatch Detroit Contest powered by TechTown celebrated the 2022 competition season at the Hatch Off on Thursday, July 21. The community gathered at the WSU Industry Innovation Center to watch the five finalists pitch their business concepts and to enjoy an evening of local food, drinks, music and networking. After a judges’ deliberation,…
June is Pride Month, a time for the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community, culture and activism. It’s also a great time to support LGBTQ-owned small businesses and organizations in metro Detroit – like Motor City Pride, a TechTown tenant! About Motor City Pride Motor City Pride is a volunteer-driven…
The hottest new Detroit businesses and those in the next wave of openings have used TechTown Detroit to propel their businesses forward. Learn from three alumni how TechTown is supporting their journey to open a storefront. Donate to TechTown and make a big difference for small businesses. Want to hear from our alumni LIVE? Save…
By: Lindsay Robillard, Fund Development Officer Last year, we asked Detroit’s community of business boosters to come together and chip in to create a future where anyone can launch a grow a business by establishing the TechTown Startup Fund. You answered with a resounding YES! One hundred and thirty-eight donors contributed gifts…
Angel investors are people who risk their own financial capital to invest in early-stage businesses–typically businesses that are unable to secure other types of financing. They often provide advice and support to the companies they invest in.
Dr. Cleamon Morer and Samer Alfahad of American Advantage Home Healthcare And the winner is… American Advantage Home Healthcare! The votes are in, and the inaugural Start Studio MVP People’s Choice Award Demo Day winner is American Advantage Home Healthcare. They received a prize of $1,500 to further develop their business and product EyeCare for…