Phillip Coleman
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Derek F. Turner
In startups especially, it is critical to have a team of people who are not only competent and independent, but also contribute meaningfully to the company’s culture. Phill did a great job with his responsibilities in social media, marketing, and operations, but where he truly differentiated himself was in how he brought his bright and positive personality to the business. He created our
Derek F. Turner
In startups especially, it is critical to have a team of people who are not only competent and independent, but also contribute meaningfully to the company’s culture. Phill did a great job with his responsibilities in social media, marketing, and operations, but where he truly differentiated himself was in how he brought his bright and positive personality to the business. He created our
Derek F. Turner
In startups especially, it is critical to have a team of people who are not only competent and independent, but also contribute meaningfully to the company’s culture. Phill did a great job with his responsibilities in social media, marketing, and operations, but where he truly differentiated himself was in how he brought his bright and positive personality to the business. He created our
Derek F. Turner
In startups especially, it is critical to have a team of people who are not only competent and independent, but also contribute meaningfully to the company’s culture. Phill did a great job with his responsibilities in social media, marketing, and operations, but where he truly differentiated himself was in how he brought his bright and positive personality to the business. He created our
Experience
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Pagoda
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United States
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Blockchain Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Entrepreneur In Residence
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Jan 2022 - Present
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1871
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Entrepreneur In Residence
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Feb 2021 - Present
BLKtech is designed to inspire, equip, and support Black-founders so that they maximize their key leadership strengths, overcome obstacles, and build relationships with experienced founders and mentors who are dedicated to supporting them.This program complements the 1871 PYROS programming, with exclusive events and resources that address specific Black-founder challenges.The program includes peer-learning and problem-solving with fellow Black-founders, leadership development workshops, one-on-one coaching with a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and a variety of community and networking events.
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Program Director
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May 2019 - Feb 2021
Co-created curriculum for 1871’s new PYROS program. Piloted in September 2019 with 75 companies. Launched in January 2020 with 150+ companies participatingCo-designed and executed recruiting process for participating companies, top tier presenters and mentorsExecute day-to-day operations of experiential events, workshops, panels, field trips, etc. for all PYROS initiativesDeveloped and executed strategy to secure partnerships to support efforts to help founders build community, achieve milestones and goals
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Ann Arbor SPARK
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Engagement Manager
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
We execute roughly 150 events a year, including workshops, tours, committee meetings, meet ups, and larger events such as Tech Trek, Tech Talk, Tech Homecoming, Entrepreneur Boot Camp, etc. Ann Arbor has long been a hotbed of innovation, and innovative businesses continue to accelerate our economic prosperity. Driving industries are being fueled by new innovations across all sectors, including mobility, virtual reality, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. This diversity of businesses and jobs collide here to pave the road forward for companies, talent, and our economy. Events are a fundamental way Ann Arbor SPARK helps create economic growth and prosperity in the Ann Arbor region. These marquee events attract and retain talented knowledge workers by showcasing the variety and density of innovation-based businesses and job opportunities. Large impact events executed by SPARK: -A2 Tech 360 -A2 Tech Trek -Tech Talk -Tech Homecoming -Entrepreneur Boot Camp (Fall & Spring cohorts) -SPARK.ed Meetups/committees supported and sponsored by SPARK: -A2 NewTech -BioArbor -New Enterprise Forum -Machine Learning: Data Science and Industry -Ann Arbor R User Group -Ann Arbor/ Detroit NLP (A2D-NLP) -A2 Game Designers -Predictive Analytics - S.E. Michigan -Girl Develop It Ann Arbor -Grand Circus Detroit -Ann Arbor Deep Learning Conference: a2-dlearn -Ann Arbor FinTech -Michigan Ethereum / Blockchain -American Statistical Association (ASA) -A2 Mobility
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Once Around Detroit
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Greater Detroit Area
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Founder
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Jan 2015 - 2016
Once Around is a fleeting look into the minds of Detroit's most creative people. With each episode we hope to inspire the “Creative" in all our viewers, as we applaud those working hard to make Detroit an eccentric, vibrant, and unique place to live. Once Around is a fleeting look into the minds of Detroit's most creative people. With each episode we hope to inspire the “Creative" in all our viewers, as we applaud those working hard to make Detroit an eccentric, vibrant, and unique place to live.
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Invest Michigan
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500 Griswold Suite 1640
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Administration
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2015
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Warrior Fund Associate
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2015 - 2015
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Grand Circus
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Dec 2013 - Aug 2014
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Tech Town, Wayne State University
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Wayne State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Assistant
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
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Hotcards
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United States
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Printing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2008
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Education
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Wayne State University
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