The 5 p.m. – 9 a.m. Entrepreneur: Building a Side Business Without Burning Out Your Career

You don’t have to quit your job to test a business idea. You just need a plan. Join three alumni who launched successful side ventures while keeping full-time roles. They will break down the real math: hours required, startup costs, when to tell your employer, and when not to, and the financial benchmarks for scaling. You will leave with a clear roadmap, an ethics checklist to protect your day job, and candid advice on knowing if or when to go full-time.
Panelists: Chelsea Mandello M.B.A. ’21 (Troopster), Maybelline Sak ’07 (ADV)
Moderator: Graham Henshaw (William & Mary)
This event is part of William & Mary’s Professional Development Week (Feb. 23-27). Throughout the week, the W&M community will come together to strengthen our connections and grow in our professional lives. No matter what stage of your career you are in, don’t miss these opportunities to hear from experts, discuss pressing topics and leverage your lifelong W&M network for professional success!