Techweek Podcast

Ned Staebler is the CEO of TechTown Detroit as well as the Director of Economic Development for Wayne State University. Ned chats with host, Brendan McCarthy about the intersection of education, tech, and the revitalization of Detroit. Ned shines a light on the grit and perseverance of the Detroit community. The local high school students in community programs are intelligent, capable, and hungry to build a better city. Ned also offers advice to young innovators based on his experience in academia. Ned points out the animosity between "new" and "old" citizens of Detroit. He concludes with a call to action, inviting techies from across the nation to consider Detroit as a home for their business. Listen, download, and subscribe to the Techweek Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and SoundCloud. New episodes every #techtuesday!