Detroit Startup Week 2017 (Rolling Program Additions): Full Schedule

9:00am EDT

Small Business Legal Academy Detroit

The Small Business Legal Academy is meant to help small business owners and entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.

There will be four, hands-on panels covering the basic legal issues that business owners need to know. These include:

· Intellectual Property
· Real Estate
· Employment
· Business structure, formation, and funding

You will have the chance to hear from some of Detroit’s leading attorneys. Each panel will include a chance to interact with the speakers and ask questions.

The Small Business Legal Academy will provide direction and general information relevant to early stage businesses and entrepreneurs, but not representation. For private legal consultations, participants should register for the Small Business Legal Clinic.

Speakers

Jeff Aronoff

David Berry

Michelle Crockett

Douglas Kelin

Attorney, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

Casey Koppelman

Michael Melfi

Partner, Bodman Law

Michael S. Melfi, J.D., MBA, is an attorney who represents emerging companies and established businesses in a wide array of technology and corporate matters. He has extensive experience mentoring, counseling, and securing funding for entrepreneurs, inventors, startups, and small businesses... Read More →

Peter Sugar

Richard Warren

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Wendy Richards

Principal and Pro Bono Counsel, Miller Canfield

Wendy Richards is a Principal and Pro Bono Counsel at Miller Canfield in Detroit. Earlier in her legal career, Wendy focused on complex civil litigation including class actions, securities, and intellectual property matters. From 2013-2016, Wendy worked at a Detroit-based nonprofit... Read More →

Map Parking Structures for SBLA pdf

SBLA Panel 1 Organizational Issues and Funding pdf

SBLA Panel 2 Employment pdf

SBLA Panel 3 IP pdf

Saturday May 20, 2017 9:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Wayne State Undergraduate Library 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202

All Attendees Civic Innovation Design & Art Entrepreneurship 101 FinTech Food-preneurship Growth Stage Entrepreneurship IoT MedTech Mobility Music Place-Based Entrepreneurship Retail Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Technology Women

8:00am EDT

Coffee / Breakfast, Networking + Open Coworking

Monday May 22, 2017 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Opening Session Sponsored By Chase for Business

Monday May 22, 2017 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3rd Floor Chapel | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

All Attendees Civic Innovation Design & Art Entrepreneurship 101 FinTech Food-preneurship Growth Stage Entrepreneurship IoT Marquee Event MedTech Mobility Music Place-Based Entrepreneurship Retail Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship

9:00am EDT

Free Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?

Whatever your reason for wanting a new head shot, we're providing FREE* shots during Detroit Startup Week at Chase Basecamp (500 Temple St, Detroit, MI 48201) from 9am-2pm May 22-26, 2017. Sign up for a time below via the provided link.

http://slotted.co/dsw17headshots

*First come, first serve. Sign up via the link above.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Derien Stephens

Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp, WhooSaid LLC

Ryan Lally

Programming - Mentorship Office Hours (Google/ Chase / Small Business Legal Academy)

Tech-savvy Metro-Detroit Real Estate Professional, committed to working smarter and harder than the competition; specializing in the Grosse Pointes and neighboring communities. Husband. Father. Military veteran with special operations background.

Monday May 22, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Pose It, Solve It, Pay It Forward - Detroit Startup Week Ideas Wall 2.0

Live Ideas Wall @ Detroit Startup Week Base Camp!

Join Detroit Startup Week in shaping the future of Detroit's Startup Ecosystem
Attendees from all sessions and events are invited to come and submit ideas in three key areas:

"Pose It” // Challenges / Problems (Pain points you don’t know how to fix)
“Solve It” // Solutions (Doesn’t need to make money... Innovative solutions to problems we see)
"Pay It Forward” // (Got A Business You Won’t Build… Give it to the ecosystem! New App? New Project? Leave your email if you want to be involved)

The best of the ideas will be posted to social media. #IdeasWall #DETSW17

Results from the wall will be tallied, compiled and seed an annual Detroit Startup Week - Detroit Startup Ecosystem analysis and report with measured steps and goals for growth and solution progress.

Monday May 22, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

11:00am EDT

Rebrand Cities - Launch Initiative for 10,000 Small Businesses

Rebrand Cities is a global design and technology initiative focuses on closing the divide divide and telling the story of cities through through the lense of diverse small businesses. 46% of the small businesses in America operate without a website. We will share our bold plan to get 10,000 small businesses online by 2019.

Attendees will learn about program objective of solving the Digital Divide for Neighborhood Businesses

Speakers

Hajj Flemings

Founder, Brand Camp University

Hajj is a leading brand strategist; speaker and tech entrepreneur that travels nationally inspiring people and brands to build, launch and grow their ideas.Hajj was featured in CNN’s Black In America 4: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley with Soledad O’Brien which was viewed... Read More →

Program Partner

Rebrand Cities

The Rebrand Detroit project is the brainchild of Hajj Flemings, Founder of Brand Camp University, and is funded by the Knight Foundation as one of the inaugural winners of the 2015 Knight Cities Challenge.

Monday May 22, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6A | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

11:30am EDT

Lunch @ #ChaseBasecamp

Food sponsored by #ChaseforBiz and provided by FoodLab Detroit

Monday May 22, 2017 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

Creating a LinkedIn Profile for Sales and Business Development

LinkedIn has over 450 million business professionals interested in connecting with other professionals. If your profile isn’t designed to attract them, why even have one? I will show you exactly how to craft your profile and position yourself as a leader in your field. We will dissect each section and add in the verbiage to attract your ideal customer.

Attendees will learn the tactics pros use to attract highly qualified prospects on social media.

Speakers

Cynthia Barnes

Founder and CEO, Barnes Sales Institute

CYNTHIA BARNES IS THE FOUNDER OF BARNES SALES INSTITUTE, AN EXECUTIVE SALES COACHING FIRM BASED IN DETROIT. BARNES SALES INSTITUTE WORKS WITH BUSINESS OWNERS TO ACCELERATE REVENUE GROWTH. SHE IS ADEPT AT ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING LASTING, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS... Read More →

Monday May 22, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6A | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

The Power of Podcasting: Not A Passing Fad

According to Edison Research over 57 million Americans listened to podcasts in the every month. It’s clear that the resurgence of podcasts is not a passing fad, but rather a unique way to approach and deliver content to an ever-growing audience of highly educated and affluent users.

This panel will increase attendees knowledge of the power of voice and how to use podcast formats to spread news, sports talk, entertainment and business information. Learn from successful podcasters tips and tricks for success. You will learn best practices, podcast monetization, marketing strategies, inexpensive equipment tricks to get started and more.

Moderators

Alex Robinson

Lead and Be Legendary Podcast

Speakers

Matt Dibble

Producer, Final 5

Final 5

Francis Grunow

Producer, In This Place Podcast

In This Place Podcast

Antoine Jackson

Co-Founder, The College of Hip Hop App

The College of Hip Hop

Santoine Jackson

Co-Founder, The College of Hip Hop App

The College of Hip Hop

Tom Lawrence

Producer, The Tecknowledge

Lawrence Technology Services

David Phillips

Co-Founder, IT in the D, Podcast Detroit

Networking, podcasting, IT in the D, Podcast Detroit...

Monday May 22, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6B | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Panel

5:00pm EDT

Opening Celebration Hosted by Chase for Business

Please join the Detroit startup community and Chase for Business at Basecamp for community celebration to kickoff during Detroit Startup Week! Complimentary food and beverage will be provided. Registration for this event is required.

Monday May 22, 2017 5:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Free Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Derien Stephens

Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp, WhooSaid LLC

Ryan Lally

Programming - Mentorship Office Hours (Google/ Chase / Small Business Legal Academy)

Tuesday May 23, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6th Floor Hall 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Coffee / Breakfast, Networking + Open Coworking

Tuesday May 23, 2017 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Pose It, Solve It, Pay It Forward - Detroit Startup Week Ideas Wall 2.0

Tuesday May 23, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

10:00am EDT

Creative Entrepreneurship: The Art of the Hustle in Detroit's Creative Economy

PLAYGROUND DETROIT will host an interactive event featuring Detroit-based artists and creative entrepreneurs to network and explore collaboration opportunities through an experiential workshop format.

This workshop & networking event will share stories and insight into what it is like to be a "creative entrepreneur" living and working in Detroit and provide professional development skills and creative resources for artists and musicians or creative entrepreneurs.

Program Partner

Playgound Detroit

Co-founder & Executive Director, PLAYGROUND DETROIT

Tuesday May 23, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 2E Chapel | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Design & Art Entrepreneurship 101 Music

12:00pm EDT

Lunch @ #ChaseBasecamp

Food sponsored by #ChaseforBiz and provided by FoodLab Detroit

Tuesday May 23, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

The Insiders: Really I'm The Plug

This panel will discuss radio as a vehicle for developing artists, drawing a balance between internet, satellite, and terrestrial radio formats. Speakers will address issues such as: how to draw and sustain listeners, how to break artists through such diverse radio formats, radio campaigns, prmotional budgets, and how to properly submit music to radio program directors and DJ's.

Moderators

Diarra "Uncle P" Collazo

Founder / Producer, DetroitRap.com / Urban Ambiance

Speakers

Big Dawg Blast

iHeartMedia, WJLB, Street Hitta DJ's

Chris Campbell

Program Diector, The Progressive Underground / WDET

The Progressive Radio / WDET

DJ Gurt

Director of Marketing / DJ, 365 Live

DJ Don Q

In The Mix DJ WJLB, iHeartMedia / Conglomerate DJ's

Tuesday May 23, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Board Room | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Panel

3:00pm EDT

The Dumb Shit We Do Makes the Best Compost for What We Grow

This is one part panel, one part open mic, one part ritual sacrifice, one part absolution, one-part hands-on gardening. I've come to believe that shame--imagined or real, anticipated or experienced--is the greatest threat to our entrepreneurial (and personal) journeys. Entrepreneurs are human beings. We do some dumb shit. Not well-meaning shit, just plain dumb (although we may not see it at the time). When we allow shame to control us, we wallow alone. We don't face facts and reality in a way that allows us to grow smarter and wiser. We suffer in silence. We eventually give up. Ah, but the secret is this: Dumb shit makes great compost if we can let go of our shame and see the value in ourselves and what we do. In this program, we'll hear from a few entrepreneurs who will share their "dumb shit." Each participant will have a chance to share her or his own stories. Finally, every person will write down their "dumb shit" that they're holding onto. We'll shred it and add it compost that participants will add to potted plants they'll take home (to remind them of the lesson).

Who doesn't have some dumb shit they'd like to compost for growth? Who doesn't want to discover they're not the only one who makes bad decisions? Who doesn't want to know what it feels like to be free and facing forward again with a community of support? Shame (and self-isolation) is not A challenge for entrepreneurs, it is THE challenge for entrepreneurs. This session doesn't just give participants a method or tool, it gives them freedom and refreshment.

Speakers

BT Irwin

Founder, BT Irwin & Co.

Dad, husband, and social entrepreneur. Almost 20 years ago, I set out to "educate, equip, and empower leaders to work together to bring to life the promise in the world around them." My evolution in pursuit of that mission took me to management positions at several nonprofits before... Read More →

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6E1 | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

3:00pm EDT

Through The Lens: The Art of Creative Content Development - Music Videos, Webisodes and On Demand Content

Learn key music video directing, art direction, location and casting techniques from notable music video and creative content producers and directors. Learn how to submit your videos to major TV, online and cable channel outlets.

Information provided will increase attendees skill sets and explore video content distribution options.

Attendees will gain an inside look into various distribution deals, how to property tag content, learn who key producers are of original content creation regionally and nationally.

Speakers

Darren Brown

DF Films

Maximilian De La Garza

Producer, HBO

Viceland

Justin Ivory

C.E.O. + D.O.P., SpaceMonkey Productions

Yorg Kerasiotis

CEO, BROKEN BLANKET

Content Creation/Music Producers/Record Label/Publisher/Artist Development/Songwriters

Tuesday May 23, 2017 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 2W | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Panel

4:00pm EDT

I Wrote The Hustle: The Grind x Your Network = Endless Possibilities

A fireside chat with James Chapman author, speaker and entrepreneur. An inside look into what it takes to hustle, grind and go out and get yours. Learn what it takes to build a solid brand, attract influencers and investors.

Moderators

Justin Cook

Co-Founder, Pro:Up

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

James Chapman

Quicken Demo Day / Advisory Board, Rock Ventures

James Chapman is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He manages small business and entrepreneurship initiatives with Rock Ventures. He is originally from Chattanooga, TN.

Tuesday May 23, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3rd Floor Commandery Parlor | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

All Attendees, Fireside Chat | Music, Fireside Chat

4:00pm EDT

Google / Pixo Group / Grand Circus Virtual Reality Room

Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies are quickly evolving. Are you ready to experience the next level of technology? Join us for your chance to experience Virtual Reality with PIXO Group, Grand Circus and Google. You'll have the opportunity to engage with an array of technologies, and could even win some sweet swag along the way. PIXO Group is presenting their HTC Vive VR environment, Grand Circus is proud to launch a brand-new game using HTC Vive and Google will be on site with Daydream VR chairs.

Speakers

Peter Guenther

Instructor, Grand Circus

I teach adults to become software developers in intensive coding bootcamps.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

David Mehi

Cloud Solutions Architect, Google

David Mehi is a Software Solutions Architect for Google. He has been in the software industry for over 20 years, enjoys traveling and loves living in Detroit. Feel free to talk to him about Detroit, Technology, APIs, AI/ML, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, Crypto, Big Data and any new... Read More →

Jennifer Cline

DETSW Marketing Lead, Grand Circus

Kristin Hope

Marketing Team Lead - Social Media, PIXO Group

Program Partner

Grand Circus

Learn to code at Grand Circus and kickstart your tech career.

Google

Google is a multinational technology company specializing in Internet-related services and products. These include search, online advertising technologies, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Larry Page, co-founder of Google, grew up in the Lansing area and attended the University... Read More →

Pixo Group

PIXO Group builds human connections for a digital world. Our mission is to challenge companies to find the right experience that complements their brand and existing strategies. PIXO Group understands the benefits of technology, and our goal is to educate, then support our clients... Read More →

Tuesday May 23, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Board Room | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

4:30pm EDT

Happy Hour @ #ChaseBasecamp

Tuesday May 23, 2017 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

5:00pm EDT

Tacos & Tequila : Latinx Diversity, Identity & Inclusion

Tacos, Tequila & Tango: Latinx, Diversity, Identity & Inclusion
We named this event Tacos & Tequila purposely to play on your senses and were able to secure sponsorship to provide an authentic experience with a taco prepared by Taquería Nacimiento and a sampling of Detroit's own Tequila Cabresto!

PROGRAM:
1. Spanish? Hispanic? Latino? : identity in the Spanish-speaking world
a. Defining terms vs. Individual Identity
b. US vs. Latin America
2. It Takes Two to Tango: Tips for face to face & written communication
a. Body language can require translation
b. Personal information and sincere greetings
3. Spotlights on Hispanic Business-Owners

TARGET: Detroit entrepreneurs who would like to:
a. expand into Hispanic markets
b. hire from the Hispanic community
c. communicate better with Hispanic clients, customers, employees
d. be located in Southwest Detroit where 73% of Detroit Hispanic population is located.

OUTCOME: Participants will be able to immediately implement what they have acquired with their employees, co-workers, clients and strategic partners through direct application of the learned objectives. Each individual will be able to demonstrate the understanding of the diversity within the Hispanic population, the appropriate greetings for face-to-face meetings.

WHY: Cross-cultural communication is a critical aspect of effective business practices and marketing strategy. Ensuring cultural sensitivity and identifying opportunities will increase efficiency, profitability, and will improve employee and customer engagement. Our lesson offers tools for creating meaningful and lasting relationships within all aspects of the Hispanic population.

Speakers

Bridget Espinosa

Owner / Consultant, Puente Cultural Integration

Bridget Espinosa is a bilingual consultant providing cross-cultural training and Spanish language services including classes, translations and interpreting. A former educator, Bridget has been doing cross-cultural and translation contract work for almost 20 years. She has immersed... Read More →

Latinx Identity, Diversity and Inclusion pdf

Tuesday May 23, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3rd Floor Chapel | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Supporting the Intrapreneur: Be Your Own Boss and Have One Too

The stereotype of an entrepreneur is a millennial working out of their house or coffee shop. But more and more, corporations and the business community have begun to support and take interest in growing entrepreneurial spirit within their own workforce. With perspectives from corporate leaders, entrepreneurs turned CEOs, and intrapreneurs, this session is hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber and will explore the growing support for intrapreneurship among corporations. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from a panel discussion and network with both leaders in the business community and fellow entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to see how others have been successful implementing their ideas through an existing company or organization. A portion of this session will be dedicated to audience discussion and networking so entrepreneurs will also get to strengthen relationships with members of the traditional business community who are interested in supporting entrepreneurial spirit in their institution.

This session will have speakers from a variety of industries to illustrate the needs, challenges, and opportunities entrepreneurs can have in more traditional organizations. This cross section of speakers will enable members of the traditional business audience to think about entrepreneurs in their companies as an asset and to learn from managers/execs who have successfully fostered entrepreneurial spirit in their employees and have seen impactful results.

Speakers:
Melissa Price, DPOP Detroit
Jacquelyn Pogue, Talent Engineer, Disher
Jeff Ponders, Director of Innovation,Leo Burnett & Co-founder, Fido Labs LLC
Moderator: Mark S. Lee, Small Talk Podcast

Moderators

Mark S. Lee

Mark S. Lee is President & CEO, The LEE Group (TLG), MI LLC, an independent integrated marketing consulting firm focused on providing marketing, branding and communication solutions to clients. Additionally, TLG provides training & development to organizations in the areas of branding... Read More →

Speakers

Jeff Ponders II

Detroit Startup Week Speaker, better

Director of Innovation, Leo Burnett & Co-founder, Fido Labs LLC

Jacquelyn Pogue

Talent Engineer, DISHER

Jacquelyn has a BS in Integrated Leadership Studies/ Enterprise Leadership from Central Michigan University. She is originally from Alabama’s gulf coast region and enjoys indulging in southern cuisine regularly (any cuisine really). She enjoys watching sports and getting on the... Read More →

Melissa Price

Melissa Price is CEO of dPOP, Detroit’s premier corporate design company. Price is a champion of culture-centered and facilities-minded design. After imagining the interiors of Quicken Loans’ headquarters in downtown Detroit, Price founded dPOP in 2013 together with Jennifer Gilbert. Price’s... Read More →

Wednesday May 24, 2017 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6A | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Legal Office Hours / Small Business Legal Clinic

Shuttle Sign-Up

***Participation in the clinic requires an invidual appointment slot HERE***

Businesses and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity for free legal consultations with a team Detroit's leading legal professionals. Participants can get legal advice in a confidential setting.

You will be paired with a team of attorneys for 45 minutes to discuss your legal need. You must click HERE for an appointment. Please register only if you can committ to attending. Space is very limited.

This clinic is meant to help those who lack means to hire an attorney.To participate, there are eligibility requirements that must be verified at the clinic.

Wednesday's clinic will take place at the Ford Resource and Engagement Center at the Mercado, 9-noon.

Thursday's clinic will be at ChaseBasecamp, 1-4.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Wendy Richards

Principal and Pro Bono Counsel, Miller Canfield

Program Partner

Miller Canfield

Miller Canfield, P.L.C., doing business as Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, is a large American law firm based in Detroit, Michigan

TechTown Detroit

TechTown is Detroit’s most established business accelerator and incubator, offering a full suite of entrepreneurial services for both tech and neighborhood enterprises. We help startup and established businesses develop, launch and grow, while strengthening and diversifying the... Read More →

Bodman PLC

With more than 150 attorneys in offices throughout Michigan, Bodman PLC has delivered extraordinary results to our clients for more than 85 years. Our attorneys provide savvy business counsel to some of the region's most successful companies and individuals on a broad range of issues... Read More →

Legal Office Hours Forms pdf

Wednesday May 24, 2017 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Ford Resource and Engagement Center 2826 Bagley St, Detroit MI 48216

9:00am EDT

Free Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Derien Stephens

Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp, WhooSaid LLC

Ryan Lally

Programming - Mentorship Office Hours (Google/ Chase / Small Business Legal Academy)

Wednesday May 24, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6th Floor Hall 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Coffee / Breakfast, Networking + Open Coworking

Wednesday May 24, 2017 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Pose It, Solve It, Pay It Forward - Detroit Startup Week Ideas Wall 2.0

Wednesday May 24, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

12:00pm EDT

Lunch @ #ChaseBasecamp

Food sponsored by #ChaseforBiz and provided by FoodLab Detroit

Wednesday May 24, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

4:00pm EDT

Google / Pixo Group / Grand Circus Virtual Reality Room

Speakers

Peter Guenther

Instructor, Grand Circus

I teach adults to become software developers in intensive coding bootcamps.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

David Mehi

Cloud Solutions Architect, Google

Jennifer Cline

DETSW Marketing Lead, Grand Circus

Kristin Hope

Marketing Team Lead - Social Media, PIXO Group

Program Partner

Grand Circus

Learn to code at Grand Circus and kickstart your tech career.

Google

Pixo Group

Wednesday May 24, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Board Room | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

4:30pm EDT

Google / Grand Circus Happy Hour @ #ChaseBasecamp

Wednesday May 24, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Free Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Derien Stephens

Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp, WhooSaid LLC

Ryan Lally

Programming - Mentorship Office Hours (Google/ Chase / Small Business Legal Academy)

Thursday May 25, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6th Floor Hall 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Coffee / Breakfast, Networking + Open Coworking

Thursday May 25, 2017 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Pose It, Solve It, Pay It Forward - Detroit Startup Week Ideas Wall 2.0

Thursday May 25, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

10:00am EDT

Accelerate your startup growth with smart media partnerships

How entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs can grow faster by partnering with a media and entertainment accelerator.

A rare look into how to leverage the power of the media and entertainment industry to grow your startup.

Speakers

John Huffman IV

Founder, Creators Capital

Thursday May 25, 2017 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3W Tudor | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

10:00am EDT

Racks on Racks: Revenue Building + Sustainability for Startups and Creative Practitioners

Two-hour workshop focused on marketing and sales strategy.

Attendees will learn sustainability, marketing and sales best practices.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Amani Olu

CEO / Founding Director, Olu & Company and IMG SRVR / Detroit Art Week

Amani Olu is a serial entrepreneur with a background in exhibition-making and art writing. He is the co-founder of Humble Arts Foundation, an organization that supports and promotes new art photography; the founder of Olu & Company, a marketing consultancy for individuals, businesses... Read More →

Thursday May 25, 2017 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3rd Floor Commandery Parlor | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

12:00pm EDT

Lunch @ #ChaseBasecamp

Food sponsored by #ChaseforBiz and provided by FoodLab Detroit

Thursday May 25, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

Inside the Investor's Mind - How to get your venture funded

A panel of venture capital investors will be providing you with a "peek" inside their minds! What do they want? What are they looking for? How do you get their attention?!

Speakers:

Doron York
Joseph Savanyo
Kenneth Silver
Tim Hudson

Program Partners:

City Side Ventures
Sidepitch
Argonomo
Bamboo Detroit
Innovation Warriors WSU
Blackstone Launchpad - Wayne State University
Herculeze

Speakers

Tim Hudson

Managing Partner, S2

Joe Savano

Doron York

City Side Ventures

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

David Mehi

Cloud Solutions Architect, Google

Silvia Mansoor

Marketing Team #Silvia, Koussan Hamood PLC

Technology, startups, Detroit, the law, business concepts, and everything in between!

Thursday May 25, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 3W Tudor | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

Legal Office Hours / Small Business Legal Clinic

*Participation requires an individual appointment slot HERE*

Businesses and entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to have free legal consultations with a team of some of Detroit's leading legal professionals. Participants can get legal advice in a confidential setting.

You will be paired with a team of expert attorneys for 45 minutes to discuss your legal need. Click HERE for an appointment. Please register only if you can commit. Space is limited.

This clinic is meant to serve those who lack the money to hire an attorney. To participate, there are eligibility requirements that must be verified at registration.

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Wendy Richards

Principal and Pro Bono Counsel, Miller Canfield

Program Partner

TechTown Detroit

Thursday May 25, 2017 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp | Pink Parlor - Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

2:00pm EDT

Tour Life: Road Managers, Roadies and The Artist

Whether you have never toured and want to start but don’t know how, have an independent record deal with little to no tour support from the label, or have been on the road before and are looking for a better, more organized way to tour and maximize your profits, this panel will highlight tour planning and budgeting, to staying healthy and sane on the road.

Panelist will cover routing, mapping, booking, budgeting, publicity, health and safety, merchandising and road self-management. Music entrepreneurs or individuals seeking a career in the music business behind the scenes, will gain insight from movers and shakers in the concert touring industry.

Moderators

April Woodard

Music Track Captain, Digital Lungz

Owner / Senior Account Manager

Speakers

Marcus Devine

Da Furnace Entertainment

Mike Eckstein

CEO/President, Embarco

Clear Soul Forces

Group Members, Clear Soul Forces

Eric Gaston

Rainman Entertainment

Art Merriweather III

Manager, Engineer, Incredible Music Group

Nina Payne

Event Management, Production and Staffing, Foundation Management

Thursday May 25, 2017 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6B | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Panel

4:00pm EDT

Music Publishing 313 with Howard Hertz Esq.

Howard Hertz is one of Detroit's most notable entertainment attorneys, having represented clients that include Eminem, George Clinton, Russell Simmons, The Romantics, Marilyn Manson, O-Town, Pantera, Marcus Belgrave, The Go, Mike Posner and Atlantic Records. Come learn about the ever evolving world of music publishing, royalty collection, and much more.

Speakers

Howard Hertz

Hertz Schram PC

Howard Hertz formed the law firm of Hertz Schram PC with Bradley Schram in 1979. He specializes in entertainment law and is the lead attorney for Hertz Schram's Entertainment Practice Group. Since 1976, he has represented numerous artists and entities in the entertainment field... Read More →

Thursday May 25, 2017 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 2W | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Workshop

4:30pm EDT

Happy Hour @ #ChaseBasecamp

Thursday May 25, 2017 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

5:00pm EDT

Quicken Demo Day

ATTENDANCE REQUIRES SECOND EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION
www.eventbrite.com/e/quicken-loans-detroit-demo-day-tickets-32624363349

WeWork Creator Awards and Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day have combined forces. This one-day event on Thursday, May 25, 2017 will award and honor entrepreneurs through investments and prizes from WeWork's Creator Awards and Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day. WeWork will award its $1.5 million in grants and investments; Quicken Loans has committed to awarding $1M in interest-free loans.
The night will feature the top entrepreneurs that will pitch or demonstrate their business. A panel of judges will determine the winners and the audience will vote on the people's choice awards via mobile app. Pitches and awards will take place at the Gem Theater. Demonstrations and live-streaming will take place at Cadillac Square.
To cap off this celebration of entrepreneurship there will be a party and concert featuring a special musical performance at Cadillac Square!For more information, please visit Detroit Demo Day or WeWork Creator Awards.

Thursday May 25, 2017 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Cadillac Square 1025 Farmer St Detroit, MI 48226

9:00am EDT

Free Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp

New 'do? Lose weight? Hate the background?

#DETSW17 Organizing Team

Derien Stephens

Headshots @ #ChaseBasecamp, WhooSaid LLC

Ryan Lally

Programming - Mentorship Office Hours (Google/ Chase / Small Business Legal Academy)

Friday May 26, 2017 9:00am - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6th Floor Hall 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Coffee / Breakfast, Networking + Open Coworking

Friday May 26, 2017 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

9:00am EDT

Pose It, Solve It, Pay It Forward - Detroit Startup Week Ideas Wall 2.0

Friday May 26, 2017 9:00am - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

11:00am EDT

Are you really listening? Tools to deliver what your customers really need

If you find yourself always stating that better customer service is your competitive advantage, this workshop is for you. The workshop will feature multiple tools to gather actionable information from your customers including how to ask better questions, listen in new ways and identify your customer’s core need.

The goal with this workshop is to give business owners the tools to be more competitive and compelling by clarifying their target customer and how to meet their needs.

Speakers: Nydia Cardenas and Melissa Peet, Director of Integrative Learning and Knowledge Management, University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Speakers

Nydia Cardenas

Business Trainer, Prosper Us Detroit

Melissa Peet

University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Friday May 26, 2017 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - 6B | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

12:00pm EDT

Lunch @ #ChaseBasecamp

Food sponsored by #ChaseforBiz and provided by FoodLab Detroit

Friday May 26, 2017 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Lounge | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

1:00pm EDT

Futurism and Techno

A discussion with Techno’s originator, Juan Atkins and Physicist Dr. Stephon Alexander on their parallel trajectories as scientists and musicians. Created and moderated by Everard Findlay.

What do a small group of innovators in Detroit manipulating and repurposing physical tools such as record players and speakers, synthesizers and drum machines, have to do with world-renowned physicists working to crack open the matter mysteries of the universe?
These thought leaders will have a discourse on their parallel trajectories; of transport to alternate realms through experimentation, theory and practice, repeating and refining until breakthrough and transcendent revelation occurs. The evening will be an examination of the way this music relates to the universe itself, and of the ways in which Techno’s cosmic nature has formed such a compelling call to motion across the globe as we collectively contend with ever-accelerating global change.

Moderators

Everard Findlay

Everard Findlay LLC.

Everard Findlay creates strategies for a broad swath of world leaders, with the core value of creating opportunities for greater cross-disciplinary understanding and innovation.For the past 15 years, Everard Findlay LLC has been widely recognized as a global thought-leader, providing... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Stephon Alexander

Theoretical Physicist, Cosmologist, Musician, Author, Brown University, Professor of Physics

Physicist and musician Stephon Alexander has straddled the two worlds of theoretical physics and jazz music over the last two decades. He works on the connection between the smallest and largest entities in the universe pushing Einstein’s theory of curved space-time to extremes... Read More →

Juan Atkins

Metro Plex Records

Juan Atkins is generally recognized as one of the creators of techno music, which spawned a whole group of genres now known as electronica, and he was probably the first person to apply the word "techno" to music. His novel electronic soundscapes influenced nearly every genre of music... Read More →

Friday May 26, 2017 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - M-1 Board Room | Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Music, Panel

5:30pm EDT

Detroit Rock City: Closing Celebration & Music Showcase

Come celebrate the closing of Detroit Startup Week with the Detroit Rock City Music Showcase! Enjoy food and drinks with live performances by: Steffanie Christi'an, Mahogany Jones and Fadi Charif.

Speakers

Fadi Charif

https://soundcloud.com/fadicharif

Steffanie Christi'an

Steffanie Christi’an is a rock maven with magnificent presence. In an era where it is challenging for original music to gain and keep people’s attention, this singer/songwriter breaks through the ubiquitous white noise that crowds the musical landscape. Audiences willingly submit... Read More →

Mahogany Jones

Jones is a lyrical force, hailed internationally for her work, as a recording and performance artist, arts advocate, community activist and educator. Named the only four time undefeated Champion of BET’s 106 & Park “Freestyle Fridays” in 2001, Jones set about establishing herself... Read More →

Andre Terrell

The Cool DJ

http://streetvision.com/thecoolDJ/

Friday May 26, 2017 5:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
#ChaseBasecamp - Crystal Ballroom | Masonic Temple 500 Temple St., Detroit, MI 48201

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