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Join Us: Entrepreneurship Panel & Networking | Feb 24 at TechTown

1/23/2026

Whether you're launching a venture, scaling a business, or simply looking to connect with others in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, you're invited to an evening of insight and exchange at TechTown Detroit on Tuesday, February 24. See who is already registered for this event, below.

Co-hosted by the Cranbrook Kingswood Alumni Association in collaboration with Detroit Country Day, The Roeper School, and University Liggett School, this joint alumni event brings together entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and investors for a dynamic evening of conversation and community. The program includes a moderated panel discussion with alumni from each school, followed by dedicated time for professional networking.

Tuesday, February 24 | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
6:00–7:00 p.m. (Panel Discussion)
7:00–8:00 p.m. (Networking Reception)
TechTown Detroit
440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI 48202
Click here to register

We welcome alumni at all stages—those building or launching new ventures, and those with valuable experience to share. Whether you're looking for partners, inspiration, talent, or your next big idea, this event is designed to spark meaningful connections and mutual opportunity across the entrepreneurial community.
Here are some of the alumni and friend registered for the event already (listed by class year)

Susan	Aikens	Post	1978
Mark		Thibodeau	1983
Margie	Brophy	Kowal	1985
Jason		Eddleston	1995
Brian		Razzaque	1996
Tarian		Marks	1997
Vincent		Fulton	2000
Parker		Lynch	2002
Ivan		Herndon	2003
Ian		Perkins	2005
Monica		Rodriguez	2007
Nicola		Reasoner	2011
Belvin		Liles	2014
Annie		Chen	2014
Seeneen		Meroueh	2015
Victoria		Nartey	2016
Richard		Lamb	Former Faculty
Jeffrey		Suzik	Director of Schools

Panelist Jason Eddleston '95:

Rooted in entrepreneurship and cultivated at the dinner table, Jason Eddleston’s business instincts are a study in both nature and nurture. Raised in Metro Detroit by parents who built companies from a flower shop to oil, gas, and trucking, Jason began solving real-world business problems long before they became a career. He studied Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management at Wharton and launched his early career in New York City across sports, music, and consumer brands. He later returned to Michigan to grow his family’s businesses and expand into ventures ranging from real estate to sustainability. In 2022, Jason brought a lifelong dream to life when he acquired Ray’s Ice Cream, using his operations and marketing expertise to preserve a beloved neighborhood brand while expanding its wholesale reach.

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