In this episode of Love n’ Business, Jay Nwachu – President & CEO of Innovation Works and Ignite Capital – shares how Baltimore can bridge the gap between purpose and profit. From his journey from Nigeria to Baltimore to leading a network that supports more than 200 local ventures, Jay explores how social enterprises can attract capital, create jobs, and fuel community transformation.
He unpacks the hard truths about nonprofit sustainability, why too many organizations can dilute impact, and how blending grants with earned revenue can drive lasting growth. With real-world success stories and lessons from cities like Detroit, this conversation offers a roadmap for turning Baltimore’s mission-driven organizations into engines of economic rebirth.
Watch now to learn how reimagining nonprofits as social enterprises could reshape Baltimore’s future.
About “Love ‘n Business”
Mick Arnold runs his 90+ year old family business, Arnold Packaging as well as his latest venture, Arnold Automation. His wife, Britt Tegeler Arnold, founded Tegeler Construction & Supply in 2016.
In their “Love ‘n Business” podcast, you have a front row seat as they speak openly about navigating their businesses, entrepreneurship, relationships, and life, with their unusual dynamic.
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