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Microsoft, with its humble beginnings in a garage, embarked on a path to greatness. In contrast, Michael Watts had to start his creative production agency, Hook, in a closet in his Michigan home, as his roommates already occupied the garage.
Now, Hook boasts a workforce of over 100 employees across San Francisco and other cities, and Watts is working on restoring a historic building in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, which will serve as its new headquarters.
Michael Watts' entrepreneurial journey began by assisting his parents in managing a music production company. He began experimenting with their old Apple computer, using SuperPaint, a precursor to Photoshop.
Since its inception in a limited space, Hook has grown significantly, offering a wide array of creative services and expanding into various markets. As the agency continues to thrive, Watts seeks to establish a new headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which could potentially unlock various strategic advantages such as access to a rich talent pool from the University of Michigan and a supportive business environment.
Michael Watts, having honed his entrepreneurial skills by helping his parents manage a small-business in music production, now envisions financing the expansion of Hook, his creative agency that originated in a closet, into a larger space in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. The potential growth could offer an opportunity to tap into the local talent pool from the University of Michigan and foster the agency's continued success in the realm of entrepreneurship and small-business development.
