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Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion – Real Talk from Real Founders

Calling All Student Innovators & Dreamers!

Location

University Center : 312

Date & Time

April 14, 2025, 12:00 pm1:00 pm

Description

Curious about starting your own business? Want to hear how UMBC alumni turned bold ideas into thriving ventures?

Join us for the Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. Entrepreneurship Lecture Series – Entrepreneurs Panel featuring inspiring stories and honest advice from UMBC grads who built businesses from the ground up!

Monday, April 14, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
University Center 312

Hear from:
Marian Saunders White ’87 – President, The Refinery, LLC
Steve Chu ’12 – Chef & Co-Owner of Ekiben
Josey Schwartz ’11 – Co-Owner, Suspended Brewing Company

Learn about their journeys, challenges, lessons, and how they’re creating impact through entrepreneurship.

Whether you're dreaming of launching a startup or just curious about what it takes—this event is for you!

Open to all students. Bring your questions. Get inspired. Take the first step.

Hosted by The Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation in partnership with the Career Center.

Questions? Email kevinf@umbc.edu or armor@umbc.edu