Molly O’Meara knows the difference between success and failure for many small businesses can be as simple as having a trusted ally who can get them to the right resource at the right time. Molly is that ally for hundreds of small businesses in southeast Michigan. As the Alumni and Outreach Manager for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at Wayne State University, Molly works closely with small business owners through educational opportunities and connections to critical resources across the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Although she did not follow a traditional path to economic development, she is uniquely qualified to do the work because she has been on the other side of it, understands instinctively what small business owners need, and has a rare social gift for making connections that turn into thriving partnerships.
Prior to her career in economic development, Molly founded and owned a specialty food company, and contributed her design talents to creative projects. A Detroit resident since 2004, she is a world traveler and has lived in Buenos Aires, New York, and the Bay Area. She speaks globally about women's entrepreneurship. In 2016 she completed Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Molly is a graduate of the University of Michigan.
