The Founders and Funders of Color: Detroit Edition 2024 conference exemplified the unwavering dedication of local entrepreneurial ecosystems to providing underrepresented groups with access to capital and business-building resources. This small, intimate gathering offered founders a unique opportunity to engage directly with angel investors and venture capitalists, explore alternative fundraising strategies, and gain insight into how investors are navigating investment decisions in a tough economy. Many founders expressed enthusiasm about forming lasting relationships with the connections they made and highlighted the invaluable knowledge shared throughout the event.

The event brought together innovative early-stage founders, ecosystem builders and investors all focused on healthcare, fintech, climate, mobility tech, supply chain and tech companies.  

This two-day event was aimed at enabling candid conversations around the current blockers towards innovation today, removing barriers through targeted education and bridging the relationship gap amongst investors, ecosystem builders and founders all looking to optimize impact.