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.

Welcome in. This community is built for people who want to connect, collaborate, and create something meaningful right here in Metro Detroit. Whether you’re a founder, creator, leader, or someone simply looking to plug into real local momentum, you’re in the right room. As the new Mayor, my focus is simple: build a space where relationships come first, opportunities flow naturally, and Detroit’s energy shows up in how we support each other. This isn’t just another online group...this is the front door to real-world connection. Inside you’ll find: - A place to meet other Detroit-area builders - Local events and meetups you can actually show up to - A community that helps you rise, not just scroll - Space to share your work, your wins, your goals - And yes…a little Motor City flavor in everything we do Jump in, say hello, and let people know what you’re working toward. The magic of this space shows up when voices get loud, ideas get shared, and collaboration becomes the norm. We’re here to build something that feels like Detroit—real, gritty, heart-driven, and full of possibility. Let’s get moving. The city doesn’t wait.