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@Gen_Startup captures struggles & triumphs of young entrepreneurs #LearningToFail & #RedefiningSuccess as they build startups in #Detroit. Now on Netflix!

Joined February 2016
"As an entrepreneur, you never stop learning." - @TheSharkDaymond #GenerationStartup
"I’ve taken on too much, I shouldn’t have spent money on something. Or I should eat healthier but this burger is great. I’ve made those decisions and now they’re coming back to bite me, and it’s really annoying to know that I caused myself pain." - Dextina #GenerationStartup
"It's such a small thing to introduce people to each other, but it can have a huge impact. That's all the business and career world is: relationships. And so the best thing we can do is connect each other and mentor and support each other across all industries." -Kate
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“True leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed.”- Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook #GenerationStartup
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As eager as founders might be to scale up their company, doing it too quickly can hurt their growth and success. #GenerationStartup
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"The media loves to talk about the fancy food, pingpong tables & parties. The truth is the unrelenting hours, tremendous uncertainty and juggling of multiple tasks all the time. Kudos to those who have the dedication & courage to take this path!" -Cheryl Houser #GenerationStartup
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We salute #women around the world for being bold and making things happen. #InternationalWomensDay #GenerationStartup
In the U.S, immigrant entrepreneurs now account for almost 30% of all new entrepreneurs. #GenerationStartup
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"It’s frustrating because I will have an extremely valid point and for three weeks I will make that point and it won't be heard until someone else says it. How do you deal with that?" - Dextina #GenerationStartup
"The critical ingredient is getting off your butt and doing something." - Nolan Bushnell #GenerationStartup
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A computer science major can earn 40% more than the average college grad. #GenerationStartup
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