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Andy Didorosi
So I bought a car factory And now I'm starting it back up
Andy Didorosi is a Detroit-based entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of Mutiny, Inc.1 He is known for his various ventures in transportation, marketing, and community development. Born in 1987 at Hutzel Hospital in downtown Detroit2, Didorosi has a history of starting and running multiple businesses.
Career Highlights
- Founder and CEO of Mutiny, Inc.: His current primary role.1
- Founder of The Detroit Bus Company: Started in 2011, this company provides charter services and free rides for Detroit children.12
- Head of Marketing: Worked at Status Hero (June 2022 - June 2023) and Basecamp (September 2019 - May 2021).1
- Contributor at Jalopnik: From May 2008 to April 2009.1
Entrepreneurial Journey
Didorosi's entrepreneurial spirit emerged early. He started by bussing tables, then moved on to buying and selling cars at auctions.2 He opened an automotive performance shop called Team Deluxe and later founded Paper Street, a small business incubator.2 In 2011, he launched The Detroit Bus Company, which grew from one bus to a fleet of 15.2
Community Involvement
Didorosi has been involved in various community initiatives:
- Launched the Youth Transit Alliance (now Ride for Ride) to provide free rides for Detroit children.2
- Started the PlayFreeBird project, giving away thousands of scooters to Detroit kids.2
- Created Arsenal of Clean during the 2020 pandemic, producing hand sanitizer for first responders and communities in need.2
Education
Didorosi briefly attended Lawrence Technological University from 2005 to 2007, studying Mechanical Engineering before dropping out.1
Andy Didorosi continues to be an active figure in Detroit's entrepreneurial and community development scenes, with his latest venture being Mutiny, Inc., an automotive company based in Detroit.2
Highlights
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