Ecosystem Tour 24-10: Baltimore, MD

Imagine a world where resources are used not to compete but to build, innovate, and support life in all its forms.

In this first of two episodes on Baltimore's ecosystem, we sit down with Paulo Gregory, founder of Cohado and ecosystem builder spearheading the Black Butterfly Network in Baltimore. We explore how he is transforming the city's entrepreneurial landscape by focusing on collaboration and community-building.

From fostering strong, supportive networks in Baltimore’s underserved communities to advocating for more flexible financial models, Paulo shares how real change happens when we stop competing and start lifting each other up. We dive into his work with community-driven businesses, the challenges minority entrepreneurs face, and why inclusive ecosystem building is the key to a thriving future.

This episode highlights Paulo's belief that ownership and entrepreneurship can be a powerful path forward for communities that have been historically marginalized. As Paulo so powerfully says, "ownership is the last stop on the Underground Railroad for those who have been owned."

 

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