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3 Motor City CEOs Share Lessons From Their Biggest Hits And Misses: 'Always Be Ready To Shoot Your Shot'
Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 12:24pm | 1454"CEO" is one of the most challenging job titles in the world of business. When a firm is performing well and things are going well, the praise goes to the top. But if things go wrong and a company isn’t closing deals or bringing in enough revenue, the consequences of missed...
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Michigan Startups Shift Into Third Gear: State Venture Capital Association Sees 'Entrepreneurial Hub' Taking Shape
Monday, July 2, 2018 - 1:23pm | 908In an office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Maureen Miller Brosnan is working on a $224-million problem. The figure represents the difference between the estimated $627 million in funding that venture capitalists need to raise to support the growth of Michigan’s new and existing startups in the next...
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Detroit Apparel Startup Ash & Erie Lands $150,000 From Mark Cuban On 'Shark Tank'
Monday, October 23, 2017 - 4:23pm | 1073Mark Cuban made the ultimate short investment on “Shark Tank” Sunday. Ash & Erie, a Detroit startup with a clothing line for men 5-foot-8 and under, is the recipient of a $150,000 investment from the billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner, who receives a 25-percent stake in the company...