Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms from 3-4 p.m.
Thirteen years ago, Marius set out to build a boat from plastic waste without any prior experience, and today, his vision has inspired thousands, leading to a fleet of 16 boats made from Amsterdam Canal Plastic, hundreds of corporate customers, and several successful ventures, including skateboards and office furniture made from recycled materials. Marius will captivate you with stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of daring to take action. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how one person’s dream can transform the world!
The Latham Bishop Ventures (LBV) program is an institutional collaboration managed by The Woltemade Center to expand the scope and impact of entrepreneurial education and opportunities at OWU. The program fosters and grows upon the entrepreneurial culture on campus, attracts and retains entrepreneurially minded students, and creates a community of students passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation. For more details please visit: https://bit.ly/LathamBishopVentures.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Woltemade Center
Contact: Dana Tuohy at ddtuohy@owu.edu