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Marlin Williams
VIDEO: Marlin Williams of Sister Code Detroit on the importance of diversity in programming

Earlier this year, four Detroit entrepreneurs told their stories of business ownership at Startup Story Night. The final entrepreneur to take the stage was Marlin Williams of of Sisters Code Detroit, which has a mission to educate women of all ages in coding and technology.

Jeanette Pierce
VIDEO: Jeanette Pierce of Detroit Experience Factory on what makes Detroit special

Jeanette Pierce, founder of the Detroit Experience Factory, spoke at Startup Story Night's event in 2018. Watch her story of business ownership and submit your own to tell at 2019's event. 

Hamissi Mamba
VIDEO: Hamissi Mamba of Baobab Fare on the challenges and thrills of business ownership as a refugee

Four Detroit entrepreneurs told their stories of business ownership at Startup Story Night this year. The second entrepreneur to take the stage was Hamissi Mamba of Baobab Fare, an East African restaurant concept started by Mamba and his wife.

Kim Gamez, co-founder of Mi Padrino
VIDEO: Kim Gamez of Mi Padrino on the challenges of juggling a business and family

On Friday, Feb. 16 this year, four Detroit entrepreneurs told their stories of business ownership at Startup Story Night, sponsored by Model D and the New Economy Initiative.

Video: Alex Clark of Bon Bon Bon at Startup Story Night

Earlier this year, five metro Detroit entrepreneurs performed stories about challenges they have overcome to grow their businesses. Watch Alex Clark of Bon Bon Bon tell hers.

Joe Spencer, owner of Louisiana Creole Gumbo
Video: Joe Spencer of Louisiana Creole Gumbo at Startup Story Night

On Thursday, January 19 five metro Detroit entrepreneurs performed stories about challenges they have overcome to grow their businesses. Watch Joe Spencer of Louisiana Creole Gumbo tell his.

Video TechTown SWOT City spreads opportunity to neighborhood businesses

SWOT City empowers neighborhood businesses, providing them with expert analysis to help them identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

Video Stories from the new economy: Michigan Women’s Foundation

The Michigan Women's Foundation's mission is to transform the state to achieve equality and empowerment for women and girls.

Video Stories from the new economy: Technology Commercialization at Wayne State University

Wayne State University's Office of Technology Commercialization is responsible for protecting and commercializing the intellectual properties developed at Wayne State, helping researchers and practitioners translate bedside and laboratory discoveries into products that can change lives.

Video Stories from the new economy: D2D business connect

By helping large Detroit institutions and corporations purchase goods and services within the city of Detroit, D2D is creating an environment where all Detroit-based businesses can thrive.

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