Leadership, Purpose & the Power of a Different Approach

Last year, Jeff Cherry brought two of his Conscious Venture Lab graduates to the C3MD stage and moderated one of our most well-attended conversations yet. This November, Jeff steps into the spotlight himself — joined by Thibault Manekin, Co-Founder of Seawall Development — for a conversation between two Baltimore leaders who've each spent decades proving that business can be a force for genuine human connection, not just profit.

Jeff has spent his career closing the opportunity gap for under-estimated founders and teaching companies how a multi-stakeholder mindset drives better outcomes for everyone involved. Thibault has spent his reimagining what real estate development can be — treating every resident, neighbor, and community voice as essential to what gets built. Together, they'll explore what it really means to lead with purpose, why a different approach to business isn't just idealistic but effective, and what happens when stakeholder value comes first. Expect candid conversation, hard-won lessons, and questions they've prepared for each other.

Registration is required for this event and is expected to sell out quickly. Tickets are $30 —and just $10 for C3MD Members (with code). Event will take place at Bar None at the offices of Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny, LLC

With special thanks to our premier sponsor and host: DARS Law

And special thanks to our additional program sponsor: The Wendy Slaughter Team of Samson Realty.

We'll be taking up a non-perishible goods collection for Columbia Community Care at this Nov 4th event. Keep an eye on our social media pages for more information on what is needed as the event approaches!

As part of our culture of giving back, we encourage donations to a nonprofit or two if you are able. Please donate to Columbia Community Care, and/or C3MD.

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