In this workshop, Christopher takes students through his journey as an entrepreneur—soaking up as many skills and experiences as possible early in his career and then taking a leap of faith to start his own business.

The session explores how the disciplines of market analysis and stakeholder engagement can be applied across industries to build intentional, human-centered strategic plans. Students will walk away with insights into how design thinking and empathy can drive impactful and sustainable innovation.

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• Steal Like An Artist – Austin Kleon
  Why read this? Kleon provides a refreshing perspective on creativity, encouraging readers to embrace influence, remix ideas, and find their own voice. This resource complements the workshop’s emphasis on learning broadly, connecting deeply, and building intentionally.

Speaker Bio: Christopher Baldwin

Christopher Baldwin is an avid learner, connector, and community leader who founded Studio 2152 after six years of experience helping organizations uncover deep human insights for intentional and sustainable growth with emerging customer segments.

His career spans multiple industries, including consumer packaged goods, technology, and economic development, with professional experience at Procter & Gamble, Etsy, and The Enterprise Center.

Christopher is a proud graduate of Howard University and an alum of the Young Involved Philadelphia Board Prep Certification Program. He is passionate about helping others and actively supports several nonprofits focused on environmental sustainability and community development in his hometown of Philadelphia.