John
Born outside of Chicago, John moved to the Metro Detroit area at the age of 3. At a young age his parents began telling him, "You're going to create something that will impact the world." Those words have stuck with him throughout his life forming a mindset that constantly drives him to strive for change around him. During his college experiences, he discovered that real change comes through the ability to change lives. Seeing people like Andrew Carnegie and Bill Gates creating masses of jobs by donating their fortunes inspired John to change lives by becoming an entrepreneur. While attending Oakland University in his final year, he was told about Bizdom U and immediately recognized the potential of the program. John plans on entering into the food service industry and later diversifying into other areas of business once he completes the Bizdom U program. Transforming the economic and cultural landscape of Detroit stays on the forefront of his life goals.
Rena
Rena was born in Detroit and graduated from Wixom's Walled Lake Western High School with honors in 2003 after brief stays in Redford and Novi. She has attended Schoolcraft Community College and holds strong educational values. Rena also holds an intense work ethic. She acquired her first full-time job at 14 and has held many jobs in the food, beverage, and childcare fields. Rena has wanted to be an entrepreneur since she was a little girl. Her first memory as an entrepreneur was the shoe store she began out of her mother's closet. From there, she launched a lemonade stand, jewelry company, and daily babysitting service. Rena has an intense amount of determination, desire, and drive to excel as a developing entrepreneur. She strives to make Detroit a better place for all of us.
Harry
Harry was born and raised in the City of Detroit. He graduated from Cass Technical High School and attended Michigan State University where he studied Social Science. As a youngster he had a drive and passion to own his own business. He added to that dream as he got older by wanting to help employ the citizens and to rebuild the economic structure of Detroit. Through dedication, hard work and unwavering faith he will graduate from Bizdom U and put forth the same efforts in starting, maintaining and sustaining strong businesses for Detroit.