The leaders behind the Detroit movement released this website on Monday, luring recently laid off Yahoo employees to Detroit where there are currently hundreds of technology jobs.
"Detroit is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best kept secrets when it comes to technology, Internet and mobile-related jobs," said Josh Linkner, CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners, a Detroit-based high-tech venture capital fund. "We know that there is a great deal of talent inside of Yahoo – especially in marketing and web development, and we're encouraging those who have been impacted by job cuts to consider Detroit as the next stop in their career."But it's not only about the jobs. As Bill Emerson correctly points out, taking a job in Detroit means seizing a unique opportunity that exists no where else in the country. The opportunity to play a pivotal part in reinventing an entire city.
"We are creating an exciting urban core for young, energetic and creative professionals who want to affect the outcome of an entire region," said Bill Emerson, CEO of Quicken Loans, who has consistently ranked in the top-10 of Computerworld's 'Best Places to Work in Technology' over the past decade. "Not only does Detroit make for a great place to start or grow a business, but it's also a great option for those who want to be on the ground-floor of rebuilding and reinventing a great American city."The Detroit conversation is changing from one of death to that of rebirth. Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (we hope for better things; it shall rise from the ashes)
http://techcrunch.com/2012/04/09/valley-to-detroit-motor-city-woos-laid-off-yahoo-employees/
Hi Dave! Current CA student here. I meant to ask you after you presented to our class, but do you know the Mango Languages guys? I think they are also in Detroit.
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