DNewTech-Sep 2023

**Hello DNT community!**

Join us for our DNT ONSITE meetup!! (Wednesdays; 7-8:30p EST)

Hope to see you soon! **Please RSVP** – Let’s *get inspired and get going!*

**Special shout out to our sponsors** **[VELN](https://www.velnlegal.com/)** | **[Collider](https://collider.altimetrik.com/)** and our **community supporter** **[1Million Cups Metro Detroit](1millioncups.com/metrodetroit)**!

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***We welcome our featured entrepreneurs for an evening of pitch presentations, community conversation, and networking.***

**Guest speaker: Julien Vanier | Director of Software Engineer at Particle**
I’m a computer engineer turned entrepreneur.
After working on embedded gasoline engine controls, I started my own company doing web development and connected car devices. This lead me to Particle where I’m now leading a team of smart and talented engineers.

1. **Jaremy Pyle, Founder of Techthusiasm™**: A growing YouTube channel that is focused on home theater and hi-fi audio and the living room and dedicated home theater spaces I have built for myself. I may also talk about other tech, such as my Tesla, computing and mobile, digital comics, video games, and other technology-based entertainment. I love electronics, audio/video, hardware, and software. I have been doing home theater for 20+ years. I work in technology as well with a 20+ year career as a Computer Engineer, currently managing multiple global desktop software teams. Please like, subscribe, share, and comment on my videos! Thank you for any and all support as well! >([@Techthusiasm/about](https://www.youtube.com/@Techthusiasm/about))
2. **Christopher Jones, Founder of MyBirthdayDoll™**: Created and customized with LOVE, MY BIRTHDAY DOLL was designed to encourage the celebration of these precious childhood milestones. MY BIRTHDAY DOLL is a “HUGGABLE MEMORY!” > ([Mybirthdaydoll.com/](https://mybirthdaydoll.com/))
3. **Charissa Grant – Owner of Me Myselfie & I Selfie Studio™** – Me Myselfie & I Selfie Studio has curated over 20 interactive photo installations. Here you are given the space to create. Visit our studio for fun & vibrant photos to use for your social media & more.> ([www.memyselfieandistudio.com](https://www.memyselfieandistudio.com/))