Jodie comenzó a consultar con pequeñas empresas cuando ella era una voluntaria del Cuerpo de Paz en Nicaragua. Despues, ella trabajó para marcas grandes y administró la estrategia y la implementación de marketing en el área de viajes y turismo. Ahora, como directora de Standby Marketing, Jodie trabaja con una variedad de tipos de empresas para crear y refinar su enfoque de marketing. Su experiencia en marketing, red amplio de recursos, y el pensamiento inovador.

B2B I Accounting Systems I Consulting Services I Tax Prep I Cashflow Projections

Dale Grant is a CPA, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and Owner of Ashton Business Consulting, PLLC, an accounting firm that specializes in business accounting, tax and advisory services. Ashton BC a full service accounting firm designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals, non-profits and business owners throughout Southeastern Michigan.

Zonas de Especialidad: Bilingüe I Recursos Comunitarios I Planificación de Eventos

Originalmente de Durango, México, Mayté lleva más de 25 años viviendo en Michigan. Ella trae una red enorme a TechTown, cultivada sobre más de 20 años de servicio a las comunidades del suroeste a través de una mezcla de desarrollo comunitario y económico. Su experiencia permite un conocimiento de las circunstancias biculturales únicas de la comunidad.

Software + Web Development I Data + Analytics I MVP Prototype

A native Metro Detroiter, co-founder and CEO of Development By Futures, Brandyn offers expertise in software development. He can provide insight in web and software development and solutions, database development and solutions, analytics, and IT solutions. Development by Futures specializes in startup prototypes and MVP's, with a passion for helping you get your ideas up and moving!

Customer Experience I Consulting I Customer Journey Mapping I Customer Success

Jennifer Ashman is a global (CXPA Certified Customer Experience Professional) with over 20 years of experience in marketing and bringing the consumer voice to life. She is the president of CX Amplified, a boutique consulting firm that provides consulting, customer journey mapping, and CX training to help companies of all sizes deliver best in class customer experiences.

Manufacturing / Distribution | Operations | Space Design | Strategy + Business Development

Shane serves as Director of Engineering for Seraph Biosciences, Inc. drawing upon 10+ years of laboratory research, engineering design, + business management. As the founder + president of the Sustainable Consulting Group, Shane successfully managed engineering design efforts for both startup companies + established medical device + engineering clients throughout the United States as well as Eastern Africa.

For more than 20 years, I have concentrated my practice in the areas of intellectual property, commercial litigation, contract drafting and negotiation, and corporate transactions, representing clients that include large publicly-held companies, privately-held companies, startups, artists and entertainers, and individuals.

My intellectual property work involves trademark and copyright protection, negotiation of publishing and recording contracts, commercial contracts, technology licenses.

Corporate Law I Contracts + Negotiations I Trademark + Copyright I Operating Agreements I Intellectual Property

Hadi A. Harp is the founding attorney of HARP LAW, a Los Angeles and Detroit based law firm providing legal services to startups and small businesses, bridging the access to justice gap. He specializes in corporate law, trademarks, copyrights, and contract negotiation. Hadi studied public policy and economics at U of M and received his law degree from the UCLA School of Law.

Branding I Strategy + Business Development I Social Media Marketing I Communications

A native Detroiter, Pamela is the owner and senior consultant of The Hill Street Group, a marketing consultancy focusing on supporting small businesses with communications skills and strategy. With an extensive background in marketing and communications, she has expertise in supporting startups as they develop and practice presentations, creating powerful first impressions that foster lasting professional relationships.

Digital Design I Branding I Visual Design I B2B + B2C I Strategy + Business Development

Hien (like the ketchup with the z) Lam is the Chief Prophesy Fulfiller at Huck Finch - a strategic branding studio distilling a brand's purpose into messaging and visual design that's scroll-worthy and vibrant. His goal is to grow the digital presence and design for small businesses. Hien specializes in supporting startups that are purpose-driven.

Marketing I Market Research

Kay Reisen provides marketing, market research, website development, and search engine optimization (SEO) for start-up and existing businesses. She has 20+ years’ successful experience in consulting businesses on all facets of starting and running a business and is a certified small business consultant.

Art | Marketing + Advertising | Branding | Public Relations | Digital Design

Jodie first started consulting with small businesses as a Peace Corps in Nicaragua. She later joined corporate America and managed multi-faceted marketing strategy and implementation for large brands in the travel industry. Now, as the Principal of Standby Marketing, Jodie works with a variety of business types to create and refine their marketing approach.

Multicultural Marketing | Brand Development | Digital Marketing | Diversity + Inclusion | Content and Marketing Strategy | Communications | Copywriting

Lydia Michael is the Owner of Blended Collective, a multicultural marketing and brand consultancy. Her 14-year experience spans various industries to international project work with Deloitte and L’Oréal. Lydia has consulted 50+ small businesses on their marketing efforts during the pandemic.

Sukhi is currently finishing his third year of medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the cofounder of Nutroit LLC, a startup company that is investigating the effectiveness of personalized micronutrition as a means of recovery for patients with cardiovascular disease. Sukhi has extensive experience organizing clinical research studies, performing study enrollments, and managing research teams.

Stacey Frankovich is a Program Manager in the southeast Michigan business and entrepreneurial ecosystem and adjunct faculty at Oakland University. Frankovich has an impressive career in economic development and building programs that are aimed at driving economic impact.

Nick is a fractional CEO/COO/CIO who helps start-ups with strategy, operations, culture, and growth. He works with clients in healthcare, information technology, advertising/marketing, and light manufacturing. His superpower is creating alignment and purpose! He does that by turning strategy into something that everyone in the organization can connect with, so the team knows why their role is important and feel connected to something bigger.

Human Capital Optimization I Organizational Design I Work-Life Balance

Dena Pflieger is a people and performance champion with demonstrated leadership in establishing vision, purpose, strategy, and systems that help organizations and individuals thrive. She spent most of her career at Dow, recently as Corporate Strategy Leader – Employee Wellbeing and Global Engagement Leader – Sustainability. Dena has an MBA from Northwood University.

Retail I Operations I Visual Merchandising I Business Strategy I Brick & Mortar Operations I Pop-Up Support

Christina provides support to small business owners as they strengthen business concepts, open physical locations, and continue to grow. She has over 20 years experience in retail management, operations, product development and non-profit leadership. Her areas of specialty include business strategy, operations, staff training, visual merchandising, pop-ups, and inventory management.

Retail I Brick + Mortar Operations I Retail Pop-Up Support I Visual Merchandising I Customer Service

Carrie comes to TechTown with 20+ years of professional experience in various industries including wholesale distribution and retail. Having been on the front lines in her shop for 12 years, Carrie brings a high level of understanding and experience in retail operations including, but not limited to: product pricing, visual merchandising, inventory sourcing and management, and pop-up development/strategy.

Retail I Visual Merchandising I Space Design I Sales Analysis I Design Process

With over 7 years experience in visual merchandising, Amanda's passion is supporting small businesses in creating unforgettable retail experiences. She works with clients to use sales analysis data to guide merchandising decisions. Amanda has extensive experience in planning, designing, and staging retail spaces. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Interior Design from Western Michigan University.

Sukhi is currently finishing his third year of medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the cofounder of Nutroit LLC, a startup company that is investigating the effectiveness of personalized micronutrition as a means of recovery for patients with cardiovascular disease. Sukhi has extensive experience organizing clinical research studies, performing study enrollments, and managing research teams.

Stacey Frankovich is a Program Manager in the southeast Michigan business and entrepreneurial ecosystem and adjunct faculty at Oakland University. Frankovich has an impressive career in economic development and building programs that are aimed at driving economic impact.

Retail I Brick + Mortar Operations I Retail Pop-Up Support I Visual Merchandising I Customer Service

Carrie comes to TechTown with 20+ years of professional experience in various industries including wholesale distribution and retail. Having been on the front lines in her shop for 12 years, Carrie brings a high level of understanding and experience in retail operations including, but not limited to: product pricing, visual merchandising, inventory sourcing and management, and pop-up development/strategy.

Retail I Operations I Visual Merchandising I Business Strategy I Brick & Mortar Operations I Pop-Up Support

Christina provides support to small business owners as they strengthen business concepts, open physical locations, and continue to grow. She has over 20 years experience in retail management, operations, product development and non-profit leadership. Her areas of specialty include business strategy, operations, staff training, visual merchandising, pop-ups, and inventory management.

Areas of Specialty: Bilingual | Community Resources | Event Planning + Outreach

A native of Durango, Mexico, Mayté has lived in Michigan for over 25 years. Mayté brings a tremendous network to TechTown from over 20 years of service to Southwest Detroit communities through a mix of community and economic development. Her background allows for an understanding of the unique bicultural/bilingual circumstances of the SW community. Because of this, she is able to personally connect with entrepreneurs.

Originalmente de Durango, México, Mayté lleva más de 25 años viviendo en Michigan. Ella trae una red enorme a TechTown, cultivada sobre más de 20 años de servicio a las comunidades del suroeste a través de una mezcla de desarrollo comunitario y económico. Su experiencia permite un conocimiento de las circunstancias biculturales únicas de la comunidad. Debido a esto, ella se connecta personalmente con los empresarios.

Event Planning | Best Practices | Brainstorming | Choosing/Using Virtual Platforms

Whether you need to educate, train, inform, connect or engage your team or attendees, planning is the key to smooth-running events and meetings. Michelle brings to TechTown 10 years of planning and executing events in many types of settings, most recently, virtually. Events involve keen attention to detail and Michelle can provide insight from ideation, to choosing online platforms and tools, and creating a run of show.

Jaunice has over 15 years of experience working in the financial services industry. During her time working with financial institutions she has held positions in the Banks’s Retail, Operations, Trust, Middle Market, Community Reinvestment, Compliance and Public Affairs departments. Prior to joining Tech Town as a Capital Strategist, she served as a Financial Coach for a local non-profit agency.
a Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Development and MS Degree in Administration from Central Mich.

Mack obtained a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Computer Science from Oakland University. He has worked for large Silicon Valley-based companies for most of his 20-year career, including 5 years at Sun Microsystems and 10 years at Oracle Corporation. In parallel, Mack has built companies in the restaurant and technology sector. His current focus areas are Unified Communications, DevOps and Distributed Technologies such as Blockchain.

Jamesha brings a one-of-a-kind perspective to her role here at TechTown. Her experience as a small business owner in the city is amplified by nearly 10 years of business account management, strategy and relationship management. Prior to launching her retail business which includes an e-commerce platform, she was an advertising strategist for Google. Jamesha was adopted by Detroit after receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Clark Atlanta University and beginning her career.

Areas of Specialty: Web/Mobile Apps | Growth | Strategy

David has a rich background in tech with a deep focus on software. Over the last 20 years, he has helped small businesses to Fortune 100 companies build and maintain critical software apps on various platforms. In 2008, he realized his dream of entrepreneurship + started a B2B consulting firm servicing small to medium-sized businesses in Web and iOS product development. In March of 2015, David became the 4th employee at StockX.