Crain's Detroit Business
In 2006, Crain's picked its inaugural class of 20 in their 20s.
The concept is something of a riff on our 40 under 40, with a twist: Instead of looking for nuts-and-bolts business success as a primary qualification, we sought young people making their marks in creative fields and demonstrating innovation.
Kenneth Anderson, 30
Artist director and vice president, Mosaic Youth Theatre
Detroit
Was one of nonprofit's first students 14 years ago. Came back direct Mosiac's programs, including establishing a singing program there.
Qasim Basir, 26
CEO and founder, Qproductions L.L.C.
Detroit
Writer, lead actor, director of "1 Nations 2 Worlds,'' a full-length movie shot in Detroit in 2004. Screenings and speaking engagements from the movie turned into a full-time job.
Austin Black II, 26
Sales and marketing associate, Detroit Urban Living L.L.C.
Detroit
Helped to create City Living Detroit, a nonprofit that promotes the city as a vibrant urban center.
William Cartwright, 28
Co-owner and general manager, The Woodward
Detroit
Wanted to open restaurant after helping a relative do the same thing in Florida. Found investors to back his restaurant, which has an interior he designed.
Newcombe Clark, 26
Associate, Bluestone Realty Advisors
Ann Arbor
An advocate for keeping young people in Ann Arbor. Hosts art and cultural exhibitions in his loft.
Matthew Clayson, 26
Project manager, Tourism Economic Development Council, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Detroit
Used grassroots organizations and bloggers to improve the "World is Coming, Get in the Game'' campaign for Super Bowl XL.
Natalie Finn, 26
Account executive, Campbell-Ewald
Warren
Created a package of ads for Chevrolet that features the Detroit hip-hop duo Slum Village that ran on Def On Demand, a Comcast pay channel that targets the hip-hop audience.
Darren Hitz, 29
Founder and owner, Adventure Bachelor Party L.L.C.
Franklin
Turned idea of planning bachelor parties around adventures such as rafting and skydiving into a full-time business.
Elizabeth Isakson, 25
Curator and vice president, Cubegallery Inc.
Hamtramck
Created a line of T-shirts called Trophy Wife Clothing. Built online art gallery to show off up-and-coming artists.
Jason Jones, 29
COO, Urban Innovation Group
Detroit
Acquires and renovates residential properties in the city of Detroit. Projects include the 72-unit Islandview Apartments and the 112-unit Savarine.
Jay Kakaty, 28
Attorney, Einheuser & Associates P.C.
Royal Oak
Developed firm's entertainment practice. Represents up-and-coming Detroit entertainers.
Kelli Kavanaugh, 30
Writer, Model D Media
Development consultant, Gateway Communities Development Collaborative
Detroit
Her advocacy for the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit led to streetscape improvements and new streetlights on Michigan Avenue.
Sarah Lurtz, 25
Director/designer and co-owner, Pure Detroit Design Lab/Wound Menswear
Detroit
Co-founded Pure Detroit Design Lab and has her own line of clothes. Hosted fashion show on the Detroit People Mover.
Annie Martin, 30
Acquisitions editor, Wayne State University Press
Detroit
Spotted a market for Michigan writers and developed a series for Wayne State University Press called the Made in Michigan Writers Series. Found funding for the project.
Christen McArdle, 29
Executive director, Ann Arbor Film Festival Inc.
Ann Arbor
Worked for three years at a Los Angeles film production company before leading the revitalization of the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Rebecca McGrane, 30
Project manager, General Dynamics Land Systems
Sterling Heights
Overseeing the development of a "concept tank''' for the U.S. Army Future Combat Systems, a $22 million project.
Bryce Moore, 30
Co-owner, Context Furniture L.L.C.
Royal Oak
Began building furniture while attending the University of Montana. Started furniture company in 2002 and built reputation as a designer.
Jeremy Nelson, 28
Chief information architect, Washtenaw Community Health Organization
Ypsilanti
Created an electronic health record system called Encompass for four c ounty community mental health agencies. System has saved money, identified additional Medicaid coverage and improved office visits.
Erin Norton, 29
Owner and head designer, Retro Rags Collection
Rochester
Developed a line of T-shirts that feature long-gone Detroit bars and is marketing the concept in other cities.
Kate Richard, 29
Owner, Shoe La La L.L.C.
Birmingham
Started women's clothing store and designer shoe boutique. Leads greater Detroit chapter of Ladies Who Launch.
The concept is something of a riff on our 40 under 40, with a twist: Instead of looking for nuts-and-bolts business success as a primary qualification, we sought young people making their marks in creative fields and demonstrating innovation.
Kenneth Anderson, 30
Artist director and vice president, Mosaic Youth Theatre
Detroit
Was one of nonprofit's first students 14 years ago. Came back direct Mosiac's programs, including establishing a singing program there.
Qasim Basir, 26
CEO and founder, Qproductions L.L.C.
Detroit
Writer, lead actor, director of "1 Nations 2 Worlds,'' a full-length movie shot in Detroit in 2004. Screenings and speaking engagements from the movie turned into a full-time job.
Austin Black II, 26
Sales and marketing associate, Detroit Urban Living L.L.C.
Detroit
Helped to create City Living Detroit, a nonprofit that promotes the city as a vibrant urban center.
William Cartwright, 28
Co-owner and general manager, The Woodward
Detroit
Wanted to open restaurant after helping a relative do the same thing in Florida. Found investors to back his restaurant, which has an interior he designed.
Newcombe Clark, 26
Associate, Bluestone Realty Advisors
Ann Arbor
An advocate for keeping young people in Ann Arbor. Hosts art and cultural exhibitions in his loft.
Matthew Clayson, 26
Project manager, Tourism Economic Development Council, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Detroit
Used grassroots organizations and bloggers to improve the "World is Coming, Get in the Game'' campaign for Super Bowl XL.
Natalie Finn, 26
Account executive, Campbell-Ewald
Warren
Created a package of ads for Chevrolet that features the Detroit hip-hop duo Slum Village that ran on Def On Demand, a Comcast pay channel that targets the hip-hop audience.
Darren Hitz, 29
Founder and owner, Adventure Bachelor Party L.L.C.
Franklin
Turned idea of planning bachelor parties around adventures such as rafting and skydiving into a full-time business.
Elizabeth Isakson, 25
Curator and vice president, Cubegallery Inc.
Hamtramck
Created a line of T-shirts called Trophy Wife Clothing. Built online art gallery to show off up-and-coming artists.
Jason Jones, 29
COO, Urban Innovation Group
Detroit
Acquires and renovates residential properties in the city of Detroit. Projects include the 72-unit Islandview Apartments and the 112-unit Savarine.
Jay Kakaty, 28
Attorney, Einheuser & Associates P.C.
Royal Oak
Developed firm's entertainment practice. Represents up-and-coming Detroit entertainers.
Kelli Kavanaugh, 30
Writer, Model D Media
Development consultant, Gateway Communities Development Collaborative
Detroit
Her advocacy for the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit led to streetscape improvements and new streetlights on Michigan Avenue.
Sarah Lurtz, 25
Director/designer and co-owner, Pure Detroit Design Lab/Wound Menswear
Detroit
Co-founded Pure Detroit Design Lab and has her own line of clothes. Hosted fashion show on the Detroit People Mover.
Annie Martin, 30
Acquisitions editor, Wayne State University Press
Detroit
Spotted a market for Michigan writers and developed a series for Wayne State University Press called the Made in Michigan Writers Series. Found funding for the project.
Christen McArdle, 29
Executive director, Ann Arbor Film Festival Inc.
Ann Arbor
Worked for three years at a Los Angeles film production company before leading the revitalization of the Ann Arbor Film Festival.
Rebecca McGrane, 30
Project manager, General Dynamics Land Systems
Sterling Heights
Overseeing the development of a "concept tank''' for the U.S. Army Future Combat Systems, a $22 million project.
Bryce Moore, 30
Co-owner, Context Furniture L.L.C.
Royal Oak
Began building furniture while attending the University of Montana. Started furniture company in 2002 and built reputation as a designer.
Jeremy Nelson, 28
Chief information architect, Washtenaw Community Health Organization
Ypsilanti
Created an electronic health record system called Encompass for four c ounty community mental health agencies. System has saved money, identified additional Medicaid coverage and improved office visits.
Erin Norton, 29
Owner and head designer, Retro Rags Collection
Rochester
Developed a line of T-shirts that feature long-gone Detroit bars and is marketing the concept in other cities.
Kate Richard, 29
Owner, Shoe La La L.L.C.
Birmingham
Started women's clothing store and designer shoe boutique. Leads greater Detroit chapter of Ladies Who Launch.
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