Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion – Real Talk from Real Founders
Calling All Student Innovators & Dreamers!
Monday, April 14, 2025 · 12 - 1 PM
Curious about starting your own business? Want to hear how UMBC alumni turned bold ideas into thriving ventures?
Attend 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
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
Please note:
This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
UMBC is also committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.