Dan Gilbert

Detroit native Dan Gilbert was forced to watch his hometown go through some hard times that left the city a shell of its former self. But as his businesses saw enormous success, Dan became a central figure in the revitalization of downtown Detroit. 

• Learn how the Bush Institute is making America's economy thrive by identifying ideas for promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and faster, more inclusive growth.
• Read how we can avoid housing becoming a limiting factor in economic mobility.