38 Founder & Hospitality Innovator Salt + Ko, Breadless, Atrium Events Center With a finger on the pulse of trends and culture, Ryan Eli Salter creates spaces that foster community while invigorating the local economy. As the founder of Salt + Ko and Breadless, in Southfield, Salter develops highly customizable menus and unique dining experiences for the general public and high-profile clients, including GM and the Kresge Foundation. Salter is also the operator and co-owner of Atrium Events Center, the Southfield-based company where he coordinates private parties and large-scale corporate events. Salter also serves on the Southfield Chamber of Commerce Minority Business Council, mentoring and advocating for minority-owned businesses. A Royal Oak resident, Salter earned his bachelorÕs degree from Villanova University in Pennsylvania. The information presented here was accurate as of Jan.1, 2025.