Social Entrepreneurship with Teeth: Governance and Decision Making
About this Event
Event Description
Have you ever been interested in shared ownership business models? What about the idea of social entrepreneurship?
This workshop will cover some basics of a business model that empowers workers to make decisions for the business. Learn how your business can make money while empowering employees with knowledge and a stronger sense of ownership.
About the Presenter
A Baltimore native, Kai Singleton is a Cooperative Developer from Baltimore Roundtable for Economic Democracy. Kai served in the United States Air Force before pursuing his undergraduate degree at Coppin State University. Kai uses his understanding of how aesthetic lives and lived realities can establish a resilient business. While working at the Maryland Institute College of Art as the Community Liaison for the Office of Strategic Initiatives, Kai helped coordinate the foundation of Korner Boyz Enterprise by facilitating meetings for youth squeegee workers who wanted to start their own bottled water company. Korner Boyz Enterprises was founded in 2019 and has succeeded in sending its water to customers around the county. During a water shortage emergency, the city bought water directly from Korner Boyz for distribution. Since then, select vendors around the city have chosen to support the mission and values the young men established and carry Korner Boyz water.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI)
About the Workshops
The CEI hosts programming throughout the year aimed at fostering entrepreneurial learning and growth. Our weekly thinkUBator Workshop series is designed to equip CEI member companies with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need—whether it’s securing seed capital, finding strategic partners, building a team, or navigating marketing best practices—to turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures as swiftly as possible.
About the Center
The University of Baltimore’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI) provides direct support and guidance to UB students and alumni who are seeking to start or grow a business. Through a blend of support services, educational programs, research initiatives, and connections to the business community, the CEI empowers entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. To learn more about how we can help you launch or scale your venture, visit us at www.ubalt.edu/cei.
Hybrid Event Location
Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CEI), BC 104, Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore
In-person and virtual participation options available. We encourage in-person attendance.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ubalt.zoom.us/j/96308233463
Meeting ID: 963 0823 3463
Where is it happening?
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