BasBlue
They are FUTURE FOUNDERS! 💙
What happens when young women are given the tools, mentorship, and confidence to dream bigger?
Basblue’s Future Founders Program is helping students rewrite what’s possible. Through mentorship, financial literacy, entrepreneurship education, industry exposure, and meaningful networking opportunities, participants are gaining the skills and confidence to pursue ambitious goals and build their own paths forward.
From learning how to leverage AI and innovation to connecting with inspiring professional women who share their experiences and guidance, these students are discovering that entrepreneurship and leadership are within reach.
The impact goes beyond business. It’s about confidence, community, and expanding what young people believe is possible for their futures.
We’re proud to support the next generation of founders, innovators, and changemakers. 💙
Thank you to Ballmer Group for generously sponsoring this program. We and the girls are forever grateful.
06/02/2026
Future Leaders Club is back ✨ Designed for women ages 18–26 ready to grow in confidence, leadership, and entrepreneurship. We have two sessions coming up soon dedicated to leveling up this Summer. ☀️
Mastering the Art of Presence on June 4 with .
This session is an experiential workshop for women navigating interviews, networking rooms, first impressions, and moments of self-advocacy. Learn how to show up with intention, speak with confidence, ask the right questions, and make a lasting impression without becoming someone you’re not.
Navigating Detroit’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem on June 9th with .
In this session you will explore key funders, accelerators, incubators, and support organizations in Detroit. Learn how to identify opportunities, build connections, and create a clear action plan to plug into the city’s entrepreneurial community.
Build confidence. Build connections. Build your future.
This event is open to the community, sign up on our program page.
05/20/2026
BasBlue Member Highlight 💙 Meet Jenise Williams
an extroverted introvert creating impact through community, culture, and care. ✨
With passions rooted in fine art, travel, education policy, and community building, Jenise leads network experiences for Teach For America Detroit while serving as President of the Detroit Institute of Arts Founders Junior Council. Her work continues to champion educator wellbeing, arts access, and the next generation of cultural leadership.
One lesson she’s carrying into this season:
“People pleasing — you cannot please everyone, and trying to do so comes at your own detriment.”
As part of Thirty Acts of J., Jenise committed to completing 30 acts of service before her 30th birthday between September 2025 and September 2026.
Jenise is a reminder that purpose-led leadership starts with serving others while staying true to yourself. 💙
The sounds of Trailblazers forging a new path forward…
We welcomed our latest cohort of Trailblazers into our BasBlue community. The Trailblazer residency is designed to eliminate economic barriers for membership. Trailblazers have full access to our membership benefits, programming, mentorship and resources.
Are you a new or current Trailblazer? How has your experience been with us?
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110 East Ferry Street
Detroit, MI
48202
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| Monday | 8am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4pm |