BUILD THE STORY
Highlighting founders, organizations, innovators, and community leaders driving change through technology, business, and culture.
STORIES FROM THE BTS ECOSYSTEM
FEATURED STORIES
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Brand Identity Director Tia James was told she’d fail for loving design. She built MonaDen Studios anyway — and now she’s making professional branding accessible to founders who need it most.
Tia James Built a Career Doing Exactly What She Was Told She Couldn't
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How Jenn Onwenu Is Giving Black Women Permission to Be Heard
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Geralyn Gaines Is Building the Blueprint Detroit's Leaders Deserve
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Joshua Ashford Is Building Detroit's First LAN Center for Its Youth
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Kierra Woodger Is Building the Infrastructure Communities Need to Stay Housed
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Dominick Lemonious Is Building Detroit's Blueprint at Liquor Basket Gratiot
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Why Detroit's Black Tech Saturday Matters
Bloomberg • April 2024
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Wakanda In Real Time: Black Tech Saturdays Empowers Communities Through Innovation
Ebony • June 2024
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Black Tech Saturdays brings Detroit startup network to Grand Rapids
Crains Grand Rapids Business • May 2026
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Black Tech Saturdays, U-M Launch ‘Bridge to Success’ to Connect Detroiters to Innovation Economy
Michigan Chronicle • May 2026
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Founder Stories
Capturing and amplifying the voices, wins, and journeys shaping the Black tech ecosystem. From founder spotlights to community moments, we turn the work happening across Black Tech Saturdays into stories that build visibility, momentum, and connection.
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Tech in The D with Fox 2 News
Hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist Josh Landon, each episode dives into engaging conversations, live demos, and powerful stories from the city’s thriving tech community.
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BTS Songs
From Detroit’s hustle to the global stage, these songs capture the spirit of Black Tech Saturdays; where innovation meets rhythm, and purpose meets power.
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Event Rewinds
Over the years, we’ve hosted thousands of attendees across Detroit and beyond through immersive events. Re-live the magic and explore our past events below.