Leadership, Purpose & the Power of a Different Approach

Join C3MD for a conversation with Thibault Manekin and Jeff Cherry about leadership, purpose and the power of a different business 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. 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. Keep an eye out for event updates on LinkedIn and Facebook. Share our posts on social media and invite a friend! When you register, you will be added to C3MD's email list.