Matthew Whitaker, Director of Mobility Innovation Platform at Michigan Central, recently spoke on a panel focused on Advanced Aerial Mobility during the “New Climate Futures” event at Newlab Brooklyn. The discussion covered topics including future mobility and transportation opportunities, projected growth, and insights from Matt’s experiences leading Michigan Central’s Advanced Aerial Mobility Region in Detroit.
Michigan Central
Technology, Information and Media
Detroit, Michigan 13,129 followers
Changing the world for the better takes the world’s best, working together, at Michigan Central.
About us
Michigan Central is a hub in Detroit dedicated to advancing new technologies and programs that address barriers to greater social, economic, and physical mobility. Anchored by the iconic, reimagined Michigan Central Station, Michigan Central is both a convening place and a call-to-action - for city, regional and international inventors and investors, academics and entrepreneurs, civil society voices and government leaders, and business owners and corporate partners - to advance a more sustainable, equitable future through a community-based approach to mobility solutions. This vibrant 30-acre site nestled between the Corktown and Southwest Detroit neighborhoods will serve as a destination for Detroiters and visitors alike - inviting people to shop, dine out, attend concerts and live events, and participate in educational programming, while innovators create in purpose-built spaces with smart infrastructure and embedded technology. Building on Detroit’s rich history as an engine of change, the transformative project aims to strengthen the city’s existing fabric of community and electrify its economy, while inspiring collective action on the most pressing challenges at the intersection of mobility and society worldwide. The right mobility solutions have massive potential to change the world for the better. Creating them will take the world’s best minds, working together, at Michigan Central.
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https://bit.ly/MichiganCentral
External link for Michigan Central
- Industry
- Technology, Information and Media
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Detroit, Michigan
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- Partnership
- Founded
- 2018
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Primary
2001 15th St
Detroit, Michigan 48216, US
Employees at Michigan Central
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Jessica Sharpe
Operations Leader | Customer Engagement Professional | Revenue Generation Stratagist
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Kelley Singler
Executive Operations Leader ◊ Adaptable & Agile, Fostering an Environment of Operational Resilience ◊ Curious Learner
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Mark de la Vergne
Economic Innovation and Policy at Michigan Central
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Lauren Ruffin
Arts @ Michigan Central | Worldbuilding & Visualizing Futures @ ASU | Co-Founder @ Crux | People motivator | Witty dinner partner | Basketball always
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Thank you, Mayor Mike Duggan, for stepping onto our stage on Day 2 of Michigan Tech Week and sharing how Detroit is transforming into a hub for founders, startups, and innovation. 🚀✨ We’re excited to see what the future holds for the ecosystem, and it all starts right here at Michigan Tech Week! 🔥💡 #MichiganTechWeek #Innovation #Startups Newlab Michigan Central City of Detroit
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We closed out the 14th annual Detroit Month of Design with an event highlighting the Michigan Central x Newlab Art + Technology Artists in Residence. Themed "Michigan Central by Design," it was a celebration of both creativity and innovation. Attendees enjoyed a sneak peek into the works of our Inaugural Artists in Residence, alongside the ON AIR OFF GRID Sound and Music Activation by Ash Arder and Solar Party Detroit. It was an event that reinforced the intersection of art and technology in Detroit's design community, leaving all inspired for the future.
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This morning I had the honor of kicking off Michigan Tech Week #MichiganTechWeek with the Female Founders Brunch hosted at the Michigan Central Station. As we build the most diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem here at Michigan Central #MichiganCentral, it is my hope that gatherings like this will inspire more women to become entrepreneurs. Throughout the week, we will welcome hundreds of founders, investors, innovators, and students through our doors as part of Michigan Tech Week and I am proud to have Michigan Central serve as the place where collaboration, innovation, and community come together.
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Let’s Go! 🚀 Join us today at the beautifully restored Michigan Central for Michigan Tech Week, running through Friday, for the state's greatest gathering of high-growth entrepreneurs! Don’t miss the 1 pm Innovation Sessions and the 5 pm Opening Ceremony. It’s a week packed with innovation, networking, and inspiration! 🙌 #MITechWeek #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #MichiganTechWeek #LetsGo
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🎉 🎈 Happy Michigan Tech Week to those who celebrate 🎈 🎉 (grab your tickets: https://lnkd.in/etD9YHFc) Midwest House is again proud to be partnering w/ World Business Chicago to bring founders from around the Midwest to Detroit this week to participate in all the festivities as part of the #MidwestFoundersExchance Together with our friends at Venture 313, Cooley LLP, & ActiveCampaign we're welcoming the following (5) founders to connect and get inspired by all the energy that Michigan's startup ecosystem will be producing this week: Rafael R. - Falco Systems - Chicago Karishma Bali - Drip - Chicago Aichelle White - MuSample - Milwaukee Paulina K Sanchez - FullFace - Chicago Charlotte Cialek, PhD - Firelight Biosciences - Indy We'll be hanging with these founders and making introductions all week, so please don't hesitate to holler at us if you'd like to get connected. We continue to believe that a connected Midwest is a dynamic Midwest, and this week will continue in that mission. Happy tech week, y'all!!! Corey Hart Nicole McCarthy Elle Ramel Arantxa Valverde Abin Kuriakose Belvin Liles III Caleb Conley Alya Adamany Woods Gregory Grossman Anna Beckett Rishi Moudgil Pete Martin Christina Drake Hiền Lâm Amanda Lewan James Edward Feagin IV Michigan Founders Fund Michigan Central
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Having an amazing time at the Fueling Female Founders Brunch during Michigan Tech Week at the beautiful Michigan Central ! It's so inspiring to be surrounded by incredible women driving innovation. Happy to be here with my TechTown Detroit team—feeling more motivated than ever to keep empowering female founders and supporting Detroit’s entrepreneurial community! #MichiganTechWeek #Entrepreneurship Isabella Kiser, Shaun McGuire, Raina White, Amanda Benno, Asia Woodward, Michelle DiMercurio, Jacquelene Barnes
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We're excited that Michigan Tech Week 2024 is hosted by Michigan Central! Michigan Central is dedicated to innovation and community-driven solutions, which mirror the core values of Michigan Tech Week. As a pivotal part of Detroit’s tech ecosystem, it is instrumental in shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Join us in celebrating their leadership and support in making this year’s event possible! #MITechWeek #Innovation #TechEcosystem #DetroitTech
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Take your seat at Michigan Tech Week and dive straight into the action. With powerhouse speakers like Melissa Butler, Jason Raznick, Freada Kapor Klein, and Jon Oberheide lined up, this week is packed with amazing opportunities to learn and grow. From hands-on workshops to startup pitch competitions with $300K on the line, Michigan's tech ecosystem is thriving. Whether you're here to connect with investors, catch a glimpse of the latest innovations, or simply be where the industry’s future is being shaped—don’t miss out. Get your tickets at www.michigantechweek.com.
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