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The Growth (and Risks) of Investing in Detroit, Explained (with Chris Rizik)

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The Growth (and Risks) of Investing in Detroit, Explained (with Chris Rizik)

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One of the areas that Detroit is seeing more action and activity is investment.. from real estate to venture capital. It's have a real impact on the ground, but what is making it tick? What's good, and what still needs work?

Chris Rizik of Renaissance Venture Capital joins us on the show, and brings decades of experience. He's seen the lows, and the rise up we're experiencing now and levels with us on the the good, the bad, and the ugly.

01:40 - Venture Capitalist Chris Rizik talks about why capital is needed to drive innovation and growth in Michigan, Metro Detroit, and the City of Detroit

07:13 - Why is Detroit an attractive place for capital investment?

09:02 - What are current risks for residential and business development?

11:50 - What verticals are our state best positioned for in the near future?

15:46 - How does Chris balance multiple projects?

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