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Monday, June 17
 

12:00pm EDT

(Lear - Main Floor) The Future of 5G
What is 5G? When will it be adopted? How will it be used? These questions and more will be answered during this panel discussion focused on the future of 5G and how its application will benefit mobility, fixed wireless and provide real-world opportunities in Detroit.

Speakers
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Chris Thomas

Co-Founder & President, Detroit Mobility Lab & Business Consultant, QLCF
Chris Thomas is a Co-Founder of the Detroit Mobility Lab, an entity dedicated to helping Detroit become one of the world’s foremost future mobility ecosystems. Prior to the Detroit Mobility Lab he co-founded Fontinalis Partners and worked to build it into one of the premier investment firms... Read More →
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Marc Hudson

Co-Founder & CEO, Rocket Fiber
 Marc Hudson is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rocket Fiber, a game-changing Detroit-based company launching a high-speed Internet service that’s up to 100 times faster than the current residential average. He is a member of the Federal Communication Commission’s... Read More →
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Ricky Singh

Chief of Products & Solutions, Sprint Corporation
 As a part of the IoT leadership team at Sprint, Ricky leads the strategic direction, development and execution of the Sprint IoT product and solutions portfolio. Bringing together deep industry knowledge and business acumen, Ricky is tasked with developing market-leading horizontal... Read More →


Monday June 17, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Lear Innovation Center - Main Floor - Quicken Loans Basecamp
  Technology, Entrepreneurship

3:00pm EDT

(Lear - 4th Floor) The Future of Education Technology
Technology is changing education -- but what is its real promise, and what is just hype? This panel of educators, entrepreneurs, and administrators will highlight some of the most interesting new models and challenges for technology in K-12 and higher education learning environments in Detroit and around the world.

Speakers
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Ray Batra

CEO, Shift_Up
I'm the founder of Shift_Up, a startup building "learning gyms" -- physical spaces and communities for online learners. I previously worked for the Entangled Group, a San Francisco-based venture studio that builds, invests, and consults in higher education, and for EdSurge, an education... Read More →


  Technology, Entrepreneurship
 
Tuesday, June 18
 

11:00am EDT

(Lear - 2nd Floor) Open Office Hours with TechTown: Tech-Based Entrepreneurship
Please register for an 30-minute appointment with a member of the TechTown team here:https://techtownopenofficehours.as.me/DetroitStartupWeek2019.

Would you like to connect with an expert or get an opinion on your big idea? Could you use some direction on how to secure funding, line up resources or make connections in Detroit’s small business network?

TechTown Open Office Hours are available to neighborhood small businesses at all stages during Detroit Startup Week. At your Open Office Hour, a TechTown team member will discuss your goals and guide you to the appropriate programs and resources, based on your particular business needs. These may be TechTown services or programs, they may be other resources within Detroit’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, or a combination of both. Our goal is to match you with the resources that best fit your needs at this stage in your startup or small business’ growth.

Please register for an 30-minute appointment with a member of the TechTown team here:https://techtownopenofficehours.as.me/DetroitStartupWeek2019.

2:00pm EDT

(Lear - 3rd Floor) Future of Gig Work Panel
Side hustles are easier than ever to turn into a stream of revenue or a full time gig. Join us for a panel discussion on the present challenges and future innovations for gig workers. These founders and creators or working in the world of gig technology or have found their own full time success freelancing.

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Dwain Watkins

Founder and CEO, Gig Mobile
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Sergio Rodriguez-Valenzuela

Co-Founder and CEO, ToDoolie
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Rose Hackman

full time freelance journalist


  Technology, Entrepreneurship

3:00pm EDT

(Lear -2nd Floor) Intro to Coding Workshop
Learn, build, and laugh at this free Intro to Coding Workshop! Get ready for a fast-paced, project-based workshop, hosted by Shift_Up, a Detroit startup that helps you teach yourself to code. You might just have the same reaction as a recent attendee: "We built that all in an HOUR?"



Speakers
avatar for Ray Batra

Ray Batra

CEO, Shift_Up
I'm the founder of Shift_Up, a startup building "learning gyms" -- physical spaces and communities for online learners. I previously worked for the Entangled Group, a San Francisco-based venture studio that builds, invests, and consults in higher education, and for EdSurge, an education... Read More →


 


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