Kidpreneur Demo Day
March 22, 2014 was Demo Day for this winter’s class of Kidpreneur students. Kidpreneur is the creation of Thanh Tran, a Detroit […]
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World Urban Forum Meeting April 5 in Medellin, Colombia
I don’t know if it’s because I’m looking or because the interest level is rising, but lately I’m seeing lots of information […]
Video: David Tarver Speech at U-M MLK Spirit Awards, January 20, 2014
On January 20, 2014, David Tarver was privileged to speak to the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) North Campus Community at the […]
TechTown Detroit Seeking Leader for Tech Entrepreneurship Programs
JOIN THE TEAM TechTown Detroit seeks managing director, technology-based entrepreneurship. This role is responsible for overseeing the execution of all TechTown technology-based […]
David Tarver to Speak at Detroit Public Library on March 26
Birmingham, MI – Many Michigan young people are familiar with Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and Steve Jobs—but not many know about the technology […]
“Joyland” Denied
I received several e-mail responses to my “Ham Sandwich” story which reminded me that my youthful encounter with racism was not unique, […]
Keynote Address for Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce JumpStart Conference
On February 27, 2014, the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce brought upwards of 200 entrepreneurs and business service providers together at […]
Ruth Mott Foundation welcomes successful Flint entrepreneur to board of trustees and appoints interim director
Flint, Michigan, December 9, 2013 – Flint native W. David Tarver, who founded Telecom Analysis Systems Inc. in his basement and sold it […]
Back to the Flint, Michigan Schools
A few weeks ago, I had the distinct honor of presenting to student assemblies at all three Flint high schools. I was […]
Boosting Entrepreneurship in the D
This spring, I participated in two new TechTown Detroit programs aimed at producing more entrepreneurs, and hence more economic activity, in the […]