For More Than Profit: Why Dan Gilbert Bets on People and Place
What if the future of business isn’t just about scale, but about stewardship? Billionaire entrepreneur and Rocket Companies founder Dan Gilbert has built one of America's most influential business empires, not by extracting value, but by reinvesting it. From transforming downtown Detroit to reimagining what companies owe the communities they serve, Gilbert is challenging the old rules. In this powerful session, he shares his “For More Than Profit” philosophy, showing how aligning business success with civic transformation isn't a side project, it’s the strategy. For anyone rethinking power, profit and purpose, this is a blueprint for what's next.
This talk was recorded at Summit Detroit in June 2025.
About the Presenter
Dan Gilbert, FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN, ROCKET COMPANIES
Dan Gilbert, the renowned entrepreneur and visionary behind one of America’s most influential business empires, will share his "For More Than Profit" philosophy and how communities and businesses can thrive together. Drawing from his experience driving growth in Detroit, he will show how businesses can achieve lasting success by aligning profit with people and place.