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I got on my plane to NY after 48 hours in Detroit with tears in my eyes. Why was I so moved by the people, entrepreneurs, and start-ups I met during such a short visit? Trips to London, Milan, Los Angeles and San Francisco have never affected me in such a way. I realized what I was feeling was complete admiration for all of the people whom I met-- from new college grads who had forsaken six-figure jobs in major cities to grown-and-bred Detroiters who have refused to give up on their beloved city.
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