So many times Detroiters have faced conflict when it comes to entrepreneurship. From discriminatory lending practices that shut out Black-owned businesses to fragmented support networks that left good ideas stranded, the struggle to launch and sustain has been constant. Even now, when Detroit is often celebrated as a hub for innovation, many founders say the path still feels like a maze with no clear map.

A new platform called Round Here, launched in August, is trying to rewrite that story. Built in Detroit and designed for Michigan’s entrepreneurial community, the platform consolidates the resources founders need into a single space. For Matthew Burnett, the Detroit native behind the project, the mission is personal.

“Starting a business is hard. Getting the right support shouldn’t be,”

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