Timothy M.

TruBrain is a Venture Capital-backed functional food and beverage brand that delivers improved mental endurance and verbal fluency, validated by biomarker data. We use QEEG neurotechnology to measure the brainwaves of Athletes, CEOs, Artists, and Lawyers under high-pressure conditions to understand the brainwave patterns behind their best days and also their worst days. We gauge how various factors (stress, diet, distraction) affect performance. We believe that neurotechnology can have a big say in improving how we live. As a digitally-native, vertical brand, we do it all: from formulation and manufacturing, to marketing and web development, to fulfillment and shipping, TruBrain delivers the world’s first nootropic food and beverage products with a relentless emphasis on quality and service. TruBrain is backed by a syndicate led by Sherpa Ventures, Blueberry Ventures, Brightstone VC, and 500 Startups.

Studio Tumo is a full service interior design, project management, and design/build firm located in the outskirts of Los Angeles, California. We focus primarily on the psychology of design to assure that our client's space is their own and fit their needs exactly how they imagine.

Incorporated a century ago in 1921, the City of Royal Oak (population 51,195) is 12-square miles located in Southeastern Michigan. This prime location is about 10 minutes from a revitalized Detroit, 20 minutes from Canada, and 45 minutes from Ann Arbor. Royal Oak has maintained the appeal of a small town, while affording many amenities of a large metropolis. The City offers outstanding public facilities, parks, services, flourishing neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, and award-winning schools. The population represents a diverse mix of individuals, age groups, and incomes that make anyone feel at home. The City has 1,000+ employees and retirees that work(ed) in various departments to assure the City runs properly. With nine union contracts and several benefit packages, the City looks to attract and retain top talent. To join our team, or to see open career opportunities, please visit romi.gov/careers!

Meet your new small business bestie! Shophand is an AI and people-powered concierge platform that connects small businesses to the tools they need to help them succeed and grow.

The Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan program is virtual/hybrid and open to all industries and all founders globally. This accelerator is designed to recruit and provide equitable access, funding, and support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American, and/or Pacific Islander. Applications Are Open! Apply Today!

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)