RAYMOND V. HAYSBERT, SR. ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LECTURE SERIES
The Raymond V. Haysbert, Sr. Entrepreneurship Lecture Series provides a platform for successful entrepreneurs to candidly share their experiences and insights with UMBC students, faculty, alumni and the Baltimore business community. The series highlights experiences, lessons learned and unique issues and challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the creation of a new enterprise.
SPRING 2026 SPEAKERS
Topic: From Beer Pong to Medtech: Evolution of an Entrepreneur
Speaker: Chris Ewing
February 13, 12 – 1 pm in University Center 310
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Topic: “Inventing the Future” Astronauts, Robots and Zebras
Speaker: Dr. Cori Lathan
March 25, 12 – 1 pm in University Center 310
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Arts & Entrepreneurship Q&A Panel
April 6, 12 – 1pm in Fine Arts 107
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Entrepreneurs Panel
April 13, 12 – 1pm in University Center 312
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FALL 2025 SPEAKERS
Topic: Recognizing When Opportunity Knocks
Speaker: Aristotle Kalivretenos
October 2, 12 – 1pm in University Center 310
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Entrepreneurs Panel
October 20, 12 – 1pm in University Center 312
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SPRING 2025 SPEAKERS
Topic: Good Ideas, Bad Ideas
Speaker: Mustafa Al-Adhami ’20
April 3, 4 – 5pm in University Center 310
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Entrepreneurs Panel
April 14, 12 – 1pm in University Center 312
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FALL 2024 SPEAKERS
Topic: From Brainstorm to Blueprint: Validating Your Business Idea
Speaker: Chris White ’97
October 9, 4-5pm in University Center 310
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Entrepreneurs Panel
October 21, 12-1pm in University Center 310
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SPRING 2024 SPEAKERS
Topic: Founding a Start-Up
Speakers: Brad Arnold & Gianna Arnold
April 3, 4-5pm in University Center 310
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Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion
April 15, 12 – 1pm in University Center 312
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