Tom Murray, Author at DBusiness Magazine

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Mr. Fix-It

Tom Murray - March 24, 2020

Michael Scherer grew up in St. Clair Shores, moved to L.A. to launch a successful management-consulting firm, and returned to play a key role in Detroit’s bankruptcy.

Roots of Success

Tom Murray - January 14, 2020

A footwear company launched by two Detroit natives included a novel cast — Gilda Radner, Dan Aykroyd, John Candy, Martin Short, and Eugene Levy.

Juicing a Business

Tom Murray - September 13, 2019

Jody Levy grew up in Bloomfield Village and went on to co-found a watermelon juice company that’s ecological and sustainable.

Home Values

Tom Murray - August 5, 2019

Jonathan Victor’s journey, from growing up in Palmer Woods in Detroit to running Balmoral Funds in Los Angeles, had its share of twists and turns.

Born to Learn

Tom Murray - April 3, 2019

From his upbringing in Pontiac, Lawrence S. Bacow rode his educational aptitude to become president of Harvard University.

Heart at Work

Tom Murray - February 13, 2019

Tech entrepreneur Angel Gambino helped Ford Motor Co. establish its upcoming R&D mobility campus in Corktown, but she didn't stop there.

An Early Calling

Tom Murray - August 15, 2017

Marc Friedman uses his sales skills to help build schools in impoverished areas around the world.

Recipe for Success

Tom Murray - April 5, 2017

More than 300 restaurants have opened in metro Detroit since 2014. Can they all survive?

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