Making Waves of Change: Marius Smit – The Plastic Whale
3-3:45 p.m.
LOCATION: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms

Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise turning plastic waste into powerful change. Smit will share stories of resilience, innovation, and the power of daring to take action. He will delve into the importance of a clear, stimulating mission and the flexibility to respond to unexpected twists, sharing insights on trust—in your idea, in yourself, and in others. Learn from his personal setbacks and victories, his approach to vulnerability and perseverance, and his belief in innovative business models. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by his unwavering belief in the power of daring to DO!

This event is sponsored by The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship.


Moderator: Cliff Hurst
Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics & Business; Faculty Liaison to the Delaware Entrepreneurial Center (DEC)

Presenter: Marius Smit
Founder, Plastic Whale

 

Contact Info

Location

Slocum Hall
61 S. Sandusky St.
Delaware, OH 43015

Contacts

David D. Markwardt
Associate Dean of the OWU Connection
Slocum Hall 308 | ddmarkwa@owu.edu

Megan R. Ellis
Executive Director of the OWU Connection
Slocum Hall 211 | mrellis@owu.edu