140 Proof is growing its presence in Detroit. The social media advertising startup has grown its Motor City staff to three people after making a couple of hires this year.
"It's been a huge year for us because social media and big data are big parts of our business," says John Manoogian III, founder & CTO of
140 Proof.
The 4-year-old company is based in San Francisco. One of its big claims to fame is serving as one of the early development partners with Twitter. It currently employs 30 people, including a handful in the
Elevator Building.
140 Proof was one of the first tenants in the Elevator Building, a century-old warehouse turned loft-style office building overlooking the intersection of the
Detroit RiverWalk and the
Dequindre Cut. It has recently hired two sales professionals for its office here. It also has served as a sponsor of the
Detroit City Football Club this year.
"We love being in the Elevator Building," Manoogian says. "We have great neighbors here. It's nice being in a creative space down there on the waterfront by the Detroit River."
Source: John Manoogian III, founder & CTO of 140 Proof
Writer: Jon Zemke
Read more about Metro Detroit's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem at SEMichiganStartup.com.
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