Founder 2 Founder Ingrid Green

Jerry Paffendorf is cofounder and CEO of Loveland Technologies, which creates Land Grid, a nationwide property data and mapping tool. The Loveland Technologies team works with government, developers and community members to help put the nation on the map, parcel by parcel. In Detroit, they’re equipping people with tools to battle tax foreclosures and running an ongoing survey of property conditions to help fight blight.

Today is DAY 5. This is the final episode of this year's Detroit Startup Week-- season 2. It's been a joy to host this podcast. Keep an eye open for new episodes as we continue to feature founders in Detroit. Until next time...  ~ IG

Detroit Startup Week

Landgrid

Luis Ali is the founder, president and CEO of AGI Construction Solutions, a construction company based in Detroit. A former Air Force engineer, Luis has won the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon, and he now aims to empower other veterans and Native Americans. AGI Construction is building innovative, sustainable projects for the next generation while also intentionally supporting an underserved population. He’s a real one.

Amina Daniels is the founder and owner of Live Cycle Delight, a contemporary fitness studio in SE Detroit. With a passion for making health and fitness more accessible, she’s seeking to promote healthy lifestyle choices, connect the community through wellness events and raise awareness about bicycle safety. After a successful luxury retail management career in The Big Apple, Amina returned home to Detroit to launch her own cycling studio. She’s the definition of a powerhouse and we’re thrilled to have her share a few thoughts.

Detroit Startup Week

Live Cycle Delight

Bo Cheng has over 10 years of technology experience in providing software, logistics and manufacturing solutions for Fortune 500 companies and municipalities. Right now he's president and cofounder of Altovista, an artificial intelligence based risk management system used by the Detroit Police Department. With a goal to make our communities safer and promote transparency and accountability, Altovista offers Arx Alert to investigate, report on, resolve and predict incidents through a centralized platform.

Detroit Startup Week

Altovista

A self-driving shuttle provider based in Ann Arbor, May Mobility works with communities to make transportation safer and more personal. 

Formerly the head of the innovation pipeline at General Motors and investment manager at GM Ventures, Alisyn has tons of past experience in leading automotive engineering teams and autonomous strategy. Behind the scenes, Alisyn is also owner of Corktown Studios, a small artists collective in Detroit that includes a gallery and studio space.

Detroit Startup Week

May Mobility