Field notes
Practical ways to read the city.
Independent guides for navigating research, startups, hiring, technology buying, and the local ecosystem.
How research leaves the lab
A practical sequence for moving from discovery to a testable commercial opportunity.
Read field note ↗Route map / 6 minThe Ann Arbor mobility map
How research, testing, public deployment, and automotive talent connect across the region.
Read field note ↗Playbook / 7 minChoosing an AI partner
Questions to ask before hiring a consultancy, vendor, studio, or technical team.
Read field note ↗Field guide / 9 minA founder’s first 30 days in Ann Arbor
A focused local sequence for validating an idea, finding support, and meeting the right people.
Read field note ↗Playbook / 6 minHiring technical talent locally
Design a credible role and reach the region’s builders without adding another vague job post.
Read field note ↗Playbook / 8 minA buyer’s guide to cybersecurity help
How to scope a security need before choosing software, a service provider, or an internal hire.
Read field note ↗Route map / 5 minFive corridors that explain the ecosystem
A local orientation to downtown, campus, research corridors, and the wider region.
Read field note ↗Field guide / 4 minHow to sponsor without buying the editorial
The commercial rules Ann Arbor Tech uses to keep sponsorship useful and legible.
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