Tag: detroit

  • What Is Detroit Venture Partners?

    After I posted about Josh Linkner, a bunch of Somethingburning.com readers emailed to ask about the VC Fund he runs with Magic Johnson, Dan Gilbert and Brian Kermelin — Detroit Venture Partners.   Launched in 2011, DVP backs purpose-driven seed and early-stage technology companies.  (You can view their portfolio by clicking here.)  In DVP’s words, its mission is “to help rebuild…

  • Josh Linkner, Louis CK & The Power of “Why?”

    Our new friend Josh Linkner stopped by last week.  Josh is a good dude; and with all the time I spend in Detroit, it’s a wonder it took us this long to meet. We had this funny moment in the big board room.  Josh was being introduced to the group before his presentation, and we all…

  • General Motors Announces Partnership with MTV’s “Creative SWAT Team” Scratch

    Last week, GM’s North America President, Mark Reuss, announced the company’s groundbreaking partnership with Scratch in Traverse City, Michigan.   The goal? Help transform Chevrolet to win with Millennials. Here’s an excerpt from Reuss’ speech: “We can re-establish Chevy as an automotive icon for those who remember the glory days, yes. But there are even more…

  • Going To Jimmy Kicks, Y’all

    Next time I’m in Detroit, heading straight to Jimmy Kicks…  

  • Detroit Will Live Again

    Johnny Knoxville and Palladium Boots show us a side of Detroit most of us haven’t seen yet–its potential and the beginning of its rebirth. Car manufacturers aren’t going to save Detroit. People are. Check this out.