Building Detroit's next chapter in technology and culture.
Hidden Leaf Networks exists to prove that world-class innovation can emerge from anywhere — and that the communities often overlooked by traditional tech ecosystems have the most to contribute.
What drives us
AI should serve communities, not just corporations.
We believe artificial intelligence has the potential to democratize access to tools and opportunities that were once reserved for the well-resourced few. MyDetroitAI is our commitment to making that a reality for Detroit's entrepreneurs and civic leaders.
Identity is infrastructure.
The future of work, commerce, and civic participation depends on trusted, portable identity systems. EmLink is building that layer — not to extract value, but to enable it.
Creators deserve ownership.
The music industry was built on extracting value from artists. MoPlay exists to flip that model — giving creators the infrastructure to distribute, monetize, and own their work.
Research belongs in the real world.
Too much promising research stays locked in labs and academic papers. SUCO and Snowchild Studios exist to bring cutting-edge materials and creative technology into practical, impactful applications.
Why Detroit?
Detroit is a city that has reinvented itself before. It built the machines that moved the 20th century. Now, it's positioned to build the systems that will shape the 21st.
We chose Detroit not despite its challenges, but because of its resilience, its talent, and its hunger for a new economic model. Hidden Leaf Networks is committed to growing here, hiring here, and proving that the future of tech doesn't have to be concentrated in a handful of coastal cities.
Where we're headed
Foundation
Launch core ventures, establish the Innovation Hub, and prove the ecosystem model.
Scale
Expand venture reach, grow the Detroit tech workforce, and deepen community impact.
Legacy
Establish Detroit as a recognized hub for AI, creative tech, and civic innovation.
Share our vision?
We're always looking for partners, collaborators, and team members who believe in building something different.