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Magatte Wade: The Moral Impact of Entrepreneurship

9/18/2019, 4:30:00 PM
PNC Horn Auditorium, UofL College of Business
Center for Free Enterprise, UofL College of Business
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9/18/2019, 4:30:00 PM
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9/18/2019, 6:00:00 PM

Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade is passionate about creating jobs and prosperity in Africa through entrepreneurship, and wielding the power of brands and business to impact social and cultural change here in the U.S. In the kick-off event of the Center fo

Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade is passionate about creating jobs and prosperity in Africa through entrepreneurship, and wielding the  power of brands and business to impact social and cultural change here in the U.S. In the kick-off event of the Center for Free Enterprise Fall Speaker Series, Magatte will explain how the only way to create prosperity in Africa is through entrepreneurship and free markets. She will describe her experiences launching and managing businesses there, despite heavy regulatory obstacles. And she will explain how entrepreneurs change lives by generating jobs and creating value for customers. This event is free and open to all.