At Detroit Entrepreneur, our volunteer team is driven by a shared passion for supporting and enhancing the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in our hometown of Detroit. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and community development. We want to open doors for all because inclusivity and accessibility is critical to a growing region.
We would like to live in a city that inspires our young professionals to dream big, and stay here because the infrastructure exists to support business innovation. Our collective dedication to this mission stems from our deep-rooted love for the city and a commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs.
Kevin is Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Associate Professor, Teaching, Global Supply Chain Management. He is co-host of the Ilitch School Startup Technology Pitch Competition and faculty advisor for Warrior Ventures, our student-run venture capital
Kevin is Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation programs at the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University and Associate Professor, Teaching, Global Supply Chain Management. He is co-host of the Ilitch School Startup Technology Pitch Competition and faculty advisor for Warrior Ventures, our student-run venture capital organization,as well as Warrior Consulting Group. Kevin is the faculty lead for study abroad in France and Spain.
Kevin is also a former entrepreneur - he was leader for KMED Inventory, a healthcare inventory management company, and KMED Research, a clinical research site management company. He also led Kyrris Marketing, a healthcare marketing agency. When he's not contemplating all things entrepreneureship, Kevin enjoys biking, kayaking, skiing, playing basketball and cooking.
Email: krk@wayne.edu
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinketels/
Sydney Dinser is a finance and law student at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business with a passion for leadership, entrepreneurship, and the crossroads of business and law. She serves on the executive board of Wayne Women in Business and co-founded the WSU Labor and Employment Relations Association, where she currently
Sydney Dinser is a finance and law student at Wayne State University’s Mike Ilitch School of Business with a passion for leadership, entrepreneurship, and the crossroads of business and law. She serves on the executive board of Wayne Women in Business and co-founded the WSU Labor and Employment Relations Association, where she currently holds the role of Executive Vice President of Employee Relations. In addition, Sydney works as a Teaching Assistant in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department, where she contributes to curriculum research efforts, supports programming for aspiring entrepreneurs, and promotes departmental events.
Her professional experience includes wealth management and small business consulting at A New Path Financial in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she gained exposure to both client advising and operational decision-making. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue law school and ultimately build a career where finance and law intersect - particularly within the world of sports. Her long-term aspirations include specializing in contract negotiations and potentially establishing her own business representing athletes.
Email: sydneydinser@rwayne.edu
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-dinser
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