Your new HQ for connection, collaboration, and Motor City energy. It’s an honor to officially welcome you to the SKOOL IRL: Detroit community. This space is designed to be our collective launchpad, where relationships are formed, ideas get traction, and the unique spirit of Metro Detroit fuels everything we build together. I’m deeply invested in this region. Detroit isn’t just a dot on the map—it’s a case study in resilience, innovation, and reinvention. We’re sitting at the crossroads of legacy and future disruption: - A city that built the world through automotive manufacturing and now leads the charge in mobility, automation, and advanced tech. - A culture that never quits, grounded in blue-collar grit, entrepreneurial courage, and the kind of community loyalty you can’t fake. - A creative ecosystem that spans Motown, street art, architecture, design, and a sports culture that runs straight through the city’s bloodstream. - Metro Detroit—from the burbs to the riverfront... where the diversity of people, talent, and industry creates one of the most dynamic business and creator environments anywhere in the country. This community is here to bring that energy into one place. Here’s what this space is designed for: - Meaningful in-person connection with people who actually want to collaborate, not just collect contacts. - Local knowledge-sharing—business, tech, leadership, art, culture, and everything in between. - Events, workshops, and meetups that drive actual value, not just social noise. - A rising-tide ecosystem where creators, founders, builders, and professionals support each other’s missions. As we kick this off, drop an introduction below. Share who you are, what you’re building, and what part of Metro Detroit you call home. Let’s start mapping the network that will shape what SKOOL IRL: Detroit becomes. This city has a legacy of building things that matter. Now it’s our turn. Welcome to the community—let’s make something powerful together.

Last night my wife, daughter and I had the opportunity to try a new (new to us) place in Marine City. I've driven by a number of times, heard from a number of friends that this place is great. So now that the move is done we finally had the chance to check it out. It's called Gars and is located on Water Street in Marine City. I had the bacon cheeseburger which was cooked to perfection, weighing in and 1/2 pound of beef and an enormous amount of flavor. We also got an order of french fries to split, and mozzarella sticks. The mozzarella sticks came with 9 which I thought was really good to share, and the basket of fries was enough for the three of us and we had left overs. If you get a chance to check it out, you won't regret.

Here's the breakdown for points in the 7 day challenge! @Leigh Ann Hello - 2 Points @Cindi Holland - 7 Points @Dr. Melissa Partaka - 7 Points @Georgiana D - 7 Points Just a reminder, each point is an entry into the drawing that will be held at our next IRL event in May. Looking forward to finding out who the winner is.

Here's an idea for one of our IRL events, possibly next winter when we're all stuck indoors again. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DV9ViffFD1t/?igsh=bGQwNTg5bHl0NG4y

Last question — and yes, this one's on theme: Detroit and Flint both claim to have invented the Coney Island hot dog. But what is the name of the signature sauce/topping that makes a Michigan Coney dog unique? Drop your answer below 👇 After today, I'll be tallying up everyone's entries. Each correct answer this week = 1 entry into the live prize drawing. 🎉 The winner gets drawn LIVE at our next IRL meetup next month — so if you want to be there when your name gets called, make sure you show up! More details on the event coming soon. See you there. 🙌 — Rob