Logan Azelton
About Logan Azelton
Logan Azelton serves as the Head of Detroit Partnerships at Plug and Play Tech Center, where he focuses on fostering diversity in startup technologies and bridging software innovations with Detroit's hardware capabilities. He has a background in business administration and has held various roles, including Field Manager at Grass Roots Campaigns and Fine Jeweler at Macy's.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Logan Azelton serves as the Head of Detroit Partnerships at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on creating strategic partnerships that connect Silicon Valley software innovations with Detroit's hardware capabilities. He aims to enhance collaboration between startups and established businesses in the automotive industry, fostering pilot projects and proof of concepts.
Initiatives for Diversity in Startups
Azelton initiated a program at Plug and Play Detroit to ensure that each accelerator cohort includes at least 40% female or minority-led startups. This initiative reflects his commitment to promoting diversity within the startup ecosystem and ensuring that underrepresented groups have opportunities to succeed in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Prior to his current role, Logan Azelton worked as a Silicon Valley Mobility Intern at Plug and Play Tech Center in 2018. During this three-month internship in Sunnyvale, California, he gained valuable insights into the intersection of mobility and technology, which he later applied in his current position to bridge innovations with Detroit's automotive sector.
Background in Campaign Management
Logan Azelton briefly worked as a Field Manager for Grass Roots Campaigns in 2015 for two months in the San Francisco Bay Area. This experience provided him with skills in campaign management and grassroots organizing, which contribute to his ability to foster partnerships and engage with various stakeholders in his current role.
Education and Academic Background
Logan Azelton studied at Humboldt State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Accounting from 2015 to 2019. His academic background in business administration equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary for managing partnerships and driving initiatives within the tech and automotive industries.