Nicholas Slappey
Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.
- Role
- Program Manager at TechTown Detroit
- Location
- Detroit, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Slappey
Professional with over 10 years\' experience working in both the public and private…
Experience
Program Manager
Aug 2021 — Present
I\'m the Tech Program Manager at TechTown Detroit, responsible for nurturing tech-based startups and fostering innovation. My role involves recruiting founders and developers, managing ecosystem events, showcasing startups, offering guidance, facilitating funding, and improving program processes.Key Responsibilities:1. Founder and Developer Recruitment:Identify and engage potential founders and developers.Build relationships with local talent networks.Collaborate to match startups with suitable team members.2. Ecosystem Events Management:Plan and execute workshops, seminars, and networking events.Attract industry experts for knowledge-sharing.Support Detroit\'s entrepreneurial ecosystem.3. Showcase, Demo Days, and Pitch Competitions:Organize startup showcases and pitch events.Create programs to attract investors.Assist startups with pitch preparation.4. Milestone and Roadmap Guidance:Work with startups on milestones and roadmaps.Provide mentorship for key milestones.Monitor progress and adjust as needed.5. Funding Facilitation:Identify funding opportunities and grants.Assist with funding applications.Connect startups with investors.6. Process and Procedure Development:Implement efficient program processes.Maintain records and track metrics.Continuously improve program efficiency.
Education
Southfield-Lathrup High School
High School Diploma
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor's degree
Kentucky State University
Bachelor's degree
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