A Near Future  ·  October 2026

Founder & Youth Advocate  ·  Detroit

Extraordinary.

Scottlynn Strong is building a business and a movement at once. Through The Lab Collection and STU, she is creating space for Detroit youth to own their story before the world tries to write it for them.

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Scottlynn Strong

"A Near Future isn't just about showcasing creativity, it's about impacting the future. A future that's already very near."

A Near Future  ·  Detroit  ·  Est. 2026

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