An unprecedented virtual collaboration to create enduring solutions for Detroit. Explore the weekly topics, meet participants, browse team highlights, and learn what's in store as the summit unfolds here: Under30Summit
Throughout June, Forbes is harnessing the creativity of its Under 30 community and joining forces with Detroit to design solutions to pressing challenges facing the city. Four teams of Under 30 listers mentored by industry icons will convene virtually each week to tackle issues across supply chains, small business and the digital divide. As each week’s brainstorming concludes, participants will meet with city leaders to present actionable ideas for powering innovation and resilience in Detroit.
Below, explore the weekly topics, meet participants, browse team highlights and learn what's in store as the summit unfolds. The pandemic disrupted the city’s supply chains, leaving industries from auto manufacturing to restaurants facing extra strain. What cutting-edge solutions could support more equitable and sustainable product flows—and ultimately lift the city from record unemployment?, a conversation with Vista Partners CEO Robert Smith and Cadre Founder Ryan Williams.
A lifeline of Detroit’s economy, small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in the wake of the pandemic—a challenge that disproportionately impacts the city’s minority-owned companies. This week, participants will generate solutions for rebuilding and adapting businesses as Michigan reopens, with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs of color.
This week’s objective is to bridge the community's digital divide, a disparity highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis. With an estimated 70% of the city’s students lacking internet access at home, what bold ideas could democratize digital access and promise a connected future for all Detroit residents?
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