Michigan Business Beat | Jacob Brown, Paula Macpherson, Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity

Originally uploaded January 29th, reloaded February 20th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Jacob Brown and Paula Macpherson, upcoming Keynoters for April 16, 2026, at Velocity in Sterling Heights, Michigan. For Paula Macpherson: Velocity wears a lot of hats—incubator, accelerator, coworking hub. Why was Velocity the right home for Future Leader Live!, and how does hosting an event like this advance your broader mission of strengthening Macomb County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem? For Jacob Brown: Future Leader Live! is being described as “first-of-its-kind” for metro Detroit. From your perspective as host and keynote, what problem in traditional business conferences were you trying to solve—and how does this format change the way leaders actually engage and learn? For Paula Macpherson: Velocity sits at the center of the Sterling Innovation District, surrounded by massive investment and growth. How does Future Leader Live! reflect what’s happening in the region right now—and help position Sterling Heights as a hub for innovation and future-focused leadership? For Jacob Brown: The live, audience-decided pitch competition is a bold twist—no judges, real-time voting, real stakes. Why was it important to put that power directly in the hands of attendees, and what does that say about the kind of leadership this event is trying to cultivate? For Both: When entrepreneurs and community leaders walk out of Velocity at noon that day, what do you most hope they’re walking away with—not just in inspiration, but in momentum, connection, or next steps? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ Future Leader Live! Brings a High-Energy, First-of-Its-Kind Leadership Conference to Velocity in Sterling Heights STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Turning an entrepreneurial dream into reality takes vision, strategy, and the right opportunities. This spring, one local business owner will have the chance to take a major step forward by competing for a $10,000 grand prize at Future Leader Live!, a high-energy leadership conference designed to break away from the traditional business event format. The speaker lineup features respected, nationally recognized local leaders who, despite being longtime friends, are collaborating on stage together for the first time: Mark Ostach – Digital wellness and connectivity Princess Castleberry – Risk management Hajj Flemings – Entrepreneur and author Jacob Brown – Closing keynote and host Registration opens February 1 at FutureLeaderLive.com, with early-bird pricing available through Mar. 1. Event Details: What: Future Leader Live! When: April 16, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Registration at 8:00 AM) Where: Velocity, Sterling Heights Who: Entrepreneurs, business owners, community and chamber leaders For more information, visit https://futureleaderlive.com. ### ABOUT VELOCITY Velocity is designed to accelerate innovation, reinvention, and growth for Macomb County businesses. Located in the Sterling Innovation District, our incubator, accelerator, and coworking space offer world-class opportunities to help businesses thrive.