About Us
Something magical happens when people come together.
OUR HOME
Small biz love, from Detroit
The Motor City has seen its ups and downs, but has always persevered. Innovation and creative collaboration is in its DNA, from the electric car to Motown Sound and more.
We base our HQ in Techtown Detroit, an inclusive incubator and co-working space, because it’s a hub alive with entrepreneurial action. This infectious energy, grit and purpose inspires us to do everything we can for small business entrepreneurs locally and far beyond the city of Detroit.
OUR VISION
We’re changing the game
After years of running programs to help small businesses, our founders realized we had to jumpstart a radical shift. Entrepreneurs needed better support in a quickly evolving business landscape, where traditional systems lacked flexibility, creativity, and connection.
Excelerate America was born in 2017 because our team imagined a better way forward.
We envisioned a vibrant world of successful, happy entrepreneurs empowered to build businesses they love. It’s audacious, but it’s also pretty simple. A collective of game changers united and thriving across the country.
OUR VALUES
What guides us as we grow
Our core values guide us and our community as we grow, and build the future we believe everyone should experience.
THE EA CREW
We’re a team of thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers
Drew Beaman
Technical Director & Sr. Developer
Lyndon Bowen
Data Product Manager
Sydney Carlson
Digital Acquisition Strategist
Bandhan Preet Kaur
Data & AI Engineer
Michelle Keller
Content Strategy Manager
Emily LaDrig
Chief Operating Officer
Roy Lamphier
CEO & Founder
Sophia Lamphier
Associate Product Manager
Emily Schlicter
Full Stack Software Engineer
Heather Smith
Front-End Developer
Justine Smith-Eley
Brand and Communications Designer
Heidi Wilcox
Senior Director of Market Development & Partner Relations
Got small business in your soul?
We’re looking for people who collaborate and think far beyond the box. Loving donuts is a plus, too. If that sounds like you, check out our open roles.