UMBC Alumni Entrepreneurs Panel: From Passion to Venture
Come hear venture stories, career pivots, and real advice!
Location
University Center : 312
Date & Time
October 19, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Career Services to hear three distinguished alumni share candid insights on starting a business, pivoting careers, and building creative, impactful ventures!
UMBC Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion, Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. Entrepreneurship Lecture Series
When: Monday, October 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: University Center 312
Meet the Alumni Panelists
- Thomas Hammond ’25 | CEO, Cheeky Magpie Collective (BFA Visual Arts)
Tackles large-scale branding and print design for clients like UMBC and the College Park Aviation Museum. He’ll discuss the real ups and downs of early-stage business ownership.
- Kedren Crosby ’96 | Founder, Work Wisdom (MS Policy Science)
Leads an organizational behavior firm focused on performance and mindset transformation. She’ll share lessons on growing a business and choosing the right clients.
- Luke Roberts ’12 | Cinematographer, Artist & Social Entrepreneur (BS Mechanical Engineering)
Pivoted from an engineering PhD to launch Fundup (sustainable giving) and LJR Creative (cinematic video). He’ll talk about transitioning into creative entrepreneurship.
Questions? Contact kevinf@umbc.edu or armor@umbc.edu, or visit entrepreneurship.umbc.edu.
