September 25th at Loyola’s Columbia Graduate Campus
Ideas by themselves are of little value. Whether your idea is an app, a nonprofit, a book, a website or an invention – what matters is how you bring it to life. And really it doesn’t matter whether the idea you’re bringing to life is a business, a project or a cause – the one thing that connects all people with ideas are our passions, struggles and ways we go about bringing our ideas to life.
Our mission is to help people bring their ideas to life. That’s what we try to do through our daily interviews with folks ranging from Seth Godin to Tony Hsieh to Craig Newmark, and that’s what we’re trying to do with our 48-state road trip across America.
And that’s what we’re going to do with our event in Baltimore. At every event, we we bring in a wide range of awesome speakers who then spend 10 minutes talking about an idea they brought (or are bringing to life), how they did and what you can learn from it. And then you’ll have 10 minutes to ask them questions and continue the conversation. We try to create an intimate setting that allows for the audience to really engage with our speakers.
We promise you’re going to walk away with at least five super valuable nuggets of information to put to use for your own idea. This isn’t a networking event, but you’re sure to meet some fascinating people.
The event will run from 6pm until about 9pm and be held at:
Loyola’s Columbia Graduate Campus – The Program Room
8890 McGaw Road
Columbia, MD 21045
Speakers include:
Peter LaMotte is President of GeniusRocket, a creative video agency powered by a curated crowd. He has worked in the sales and marketing divisions of IBM, Apple, and Intrepid Aviation, an aircraft leasing company.
Beth Bell is the Founder and President of Green Product Placement, an organization committed to using the marketing platform of media product placement to promote products with a green, ethical, social enterprising and local entrepreneurial agenda.
Phil Croskey is the CEO of PointClickSwitch, a company that provides one stop shopping for residential and commercial consumers to compare and enroll with alternative electricity suppliers ultimately saving time and money.
Anne Balduzzi is the Founder of SameGrain, a social discovery company. She also established Accelerate Partners, LLC to mentor web-based start-up companies and has advised national and international technology companies, early stage ventures, and other businesses.
Brian Razzaque is the Founder and CEO of SocialToaster, which helps companies engage their fans through social networks using gamification, viral recruiting, and ROI tracking.
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What People Say About Our Events
“I had the opportunity to attend the IM48 event in Missoula, MT and left inspired and energized. Mario and crew are the type of people who are pushing our society forward. The events they are coordinating are far more than opportunities to hear from successful entrepreneurs. Instead, it is my view the IM48 events encapsulate the powerful transformations that our occurring in 21st century economic life. These include the resurgence of the entrepreneur, ubiquitous technology, networking and the power of community. I believe our countries best days are ahead for a variety of reasons. For those who question my optimism I simply point you to any IM48 event and you will understand my position! You will meet people who are inventing, creating and connecting for the purpose of making their businesses, non-profits and communities better places. Simply put, I believe in them.” Cameron Lawrence, Missoula
I came into the event not expecting much as it sounded kind of like a me too event (see: TEDx, Ignite, etc), but I’m so glad that I went. IM48 completely blew my mind. The organizers are so great. The pure, concentrated hustle that they bring to the table made the Omaha event I went to beyond amazing, and I heard the Des Moines event was equally as awesome. It’s so surreal that it was organized on the fly, on the road. If they stop in your city — go. It’ll be a great time. And you’ll definitely learn something. Brett Neese, Des Moines
“If you’re hoping for a non-pretentious, inspiring environment to connect with great people and empower your ideas, do not miss IdeaMensch. These are the most genuine, good-natured people you’ll get to connect with, and they might even share a beer with you. Whereas TED seems to showcase extraordinary people, IM showcases and empowers ordinary people doing the extraordinary.” Thomas Bush, Los Angeles
The #IM48 stop in Seattle brought out a great mix of entrepreneurs, creatives, execs and technologists. It’s an event where you can show up not thinking you’ll know anyone, and end up having 10 inspiring conversations. Andy Boyer, Seattle
I was at the Portland event tonight. SO SO SO inspiring. I own and run my own medical practice, in addition to being a single parent of three, so my time is precious. The three hours I spent this evening at Instrument were just what I needed: inspiring, thought-provoking, engaging…and all with a nice cold beer 🙂 Great way to top off a long Monday! Juniper Martin, Portland
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