An expert on motivating performance, personal empowerment, accountability and leadership, Dr Gabel's entrepreneurial spirit has led several successful organizations.

Accio Energy is making distributed wind energy systems scalable, reliable, and affordable with Aerovoltaic energy systems that directly convert wind energy to electricity without any moving parts.

Fabienne leads a think tank that synthesizes user needs research, future trends and business factors into opportunities statements and concept explorations, charting paths for potential innovations.

Dr. Aaron Crumm's Adaptive Materials is leading the portable power revolution by developing and manufacturing fuel cells that run off of propane, LPG and butane.

Ending human suffering as it relates to technology

Entrepreneur, Agile pioneer, CEO, Mentor, Student, Passionate Tech Guy who has chosen the path less traveled and having a blast. Frustration is my greatest motivator.

Chazz founded Public Art Workz to stimulate community growth, provide a creative outlet for children and instill an appreciation of the arts. PAWZ offers enrichment programs in art and technology and helps to drive academic achievement.

Matt is a disruption artist who has started six enterprises, both for-profit and non-profit. He thrives on change, simplicity, nature and micro-brewed IPAs.

A true entrepreneur and social media marketing expert, Derek is passionate about helping companies and individuals embrace digital technology.

I enjoy building something from the ground. I like to create an environment where people feel like they can succeed and thrive. I pride myself on being direct with people, life's too short to not tell the truth.

Issue Media Group publishes online magazines focused on growth, investment and remarkable new economy talent in Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Baltimore with Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Toronto launching soon.

Blair has toured the U.S., South Africa and Germany sharing the stage with Stevie Wonder, Michael Moore, Wilco & more. He is a National Poetry Slam champ and recipient of the Bent Mentor Award for Queer Writers.

S3 Entertainment Group is a film production company bringing film productions to Michigan, financing many of these projects, and helping filmmakers get everything that they need in Michigan to have a successful production experience.

In his memoir, Turning White, four-time Emmy Award-winning television broadcaster and journalist Lee Thomas chronicals the battle he is waging with Vitiligo -- a skin disorder that is literally turning him white.

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In the 1st Grade, Pj played a duck in the Christmas Pageant. Now he runs Go Comedy! Improv Theater in Ferndale. In between Pj improvised a lot. Sometimes on purpose.

One of the largest women's business forums in the United States, with over 2,000 members. Inforum provides opportunities for businesswomen to connect, forge alliances, discuss vital civic and business issues, and advance as leaders.

Some coach. Some consult. Terry guides. He is a hub in the Detroit area business scene. Terry helps his clients be known to themselves and then the people who need them.

Curve Detroit is a marketing strategy and creative design firm helping brands grow faster. Charlie spends his time chatting about branding, marketing, social media and motivation with business professionals.