The following copy is an excerpt from a recent article I published on Medium. Check out the full version here.
Sometimes our greatest creations come out of our darkest hours. The constraints we face are often the impetus for new and creative ideas.
In 2008, the world witnessed a recession cripple some of the nations most industrious cities and hard-working families. There was no American city hit harder than Detroit. With over one quarter of the workforce unemployed, many considered the city a desert for growth and innovation.
The future for Detroit seemed bleak. There were many who doubted the city’s recovery; and with a troubled financial and political network, many wondered if Detroit could ever come back.
While the outside world watched in horror as a great American city collapsed at its hinges, native Detroiters rallied. You see, Detroit is the innovation capital of the world.