SLIDESHOW: 13 Major Tech Founders and Innovators That Are 'Smitten With The Mitten'

Technology companies are often synonymous with Silicon Valley or other tech hubs, but many of the founders of the major publicly traded tech companies come from a place that hasn't exactly been known for innovation in the last 30 years: Detroit.

Encompassing the entire Metro Detroit area as well, the city has received a lot of flack lately from its debt downgrades, crime problems, political dysfunction and a slew of other woes. Despite this, Detroit boasts an impressive list of founders and key executives at major companies around the United States - specifically in the tech space. This list serves as a testament to the innovative culture of the city and the potential it has.

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