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I will be Representing Detroit at TED 2012 #excited

I feel like a kid on Christmas who just found out they are going to Disney. Earlier this week I received some awesome news, that I would be attending TED 2012 in Long Beach, CA 02/26-03/02.  I am very excited … Continue reading

Can @BrooksPatterson and the Elite 40 Winner @HajjFlemings Create a Platform for Young Professionals?

On Wednesday, February 8th at the Oakland County – State of the County address I was selected as the inaugural recipient of the L. Brooks Patterson Elite 40 Under 40.  Nearly 400 of the brightest minds in Oakland County were … Continue reading

@brookspatterson #Elite40 Finalist @HajjFlemings on @local4news Talking about the Future of Detroit

  The inaugural L. Brooks Patterson Elite 40 Under 40 Contest committee selected me as a finalist from a pool of 400 nominees.  It is a hugh honor and one that I don’t take lightly.  This contest provides a tremendous … Continue reading

CNN’s #BlackInAmerica 4: Silicon Valley & Detroit Entrepreneurship Discussion in Southfield, MI

Come and join me at the Skyline Club in Southfield for lunch and a lively discussion about the CNN documentary and the Detroit Entrepreneurship community. Event: CNN’s Black In America 4: The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley Discussion and The … Continue reading

Support @RedTailsMovie by George Lucas, since Hollywood won’t. #redtails #23yrs #$58M

Red Tails the movie opens Friday, January 20, 2012 and tells the story of World War II heroes, ‘The Tuskegee Airmen.’   The movie is produced by George Lucas the creator of the Star Wars who has spent 23-years of his … Continue reading

Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: ‘Dream Big, but Execute Bigger’! #mlk

On August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered ‘I have a Dream’ one of the most influential speeches in American history.  This 17-minute speech is etched in the minds of millions and is still being talked about 48-years … Continue reading

The Startup Economy: Is it a Subculture or Economic Sector?

How would you define economy?  Most people would use the historical definition, which according to Wikipedia is the economic system of a country or other area.  Recently, the term has been used to define sectors of the economy in the … Continue reading

The Power of Storytelling: Does your Story Tell Your Story?

“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” - Andy Warhol We all have a story!  But not all stories are equal.  The opportunities of the future will go to those that are able to communicate their story in an … Continue reading

What is your #12in12? The Most Important Things You are Focused On!

No more resolutions.  Just one question!  In our personal and business lives we all have limited resources, but the same amount of time.  We all have 24-hours in everyday!  With new potential projects being pitched to us, business opportunities coming … Continue reading

The Startup You Economy: Creating Your Footprint

Do you exist?  The context of my statement is not do you have a pulse and is blood pumping through your veins, but where and how do you exist.   Everybody has a footprint. It validates your identity in the real … Continue reading