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Meet responsible entrepreneur, chef and founder Chad Houser on his journey to launch and scale Café Momentum. They provide a transformative experience through a paid internship program and curriculum for helping justice-involved youth, ages 15–19 step out of recidivism as young folks are increasingly boomeranging back into incarceration. Café Momentum has broken that cycle by helping interns see the bigger picture—rotating through all aspects of the restaurant experience, focusing on life and social skills, coaching and development. Café Momentum’s flagship location in Dallas, Texas, opened in 2015 with recent expansions into Nashville and Pittsburgh.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
- Inspiring Keynote Speech by Chad Houser: Hear about Chad’s Café Momentum journey and how he is navigating the challenges of growth.
- Interactive Panel Discussion: Engage in thought-provoking discussions with our panelists—Cyndy Bohannon (Find the Good Stuff), Hilary Kilpatric (The Kitchen Table), Fernando Ruiz (Escondido), Alexandra Merlino (Bee Wild Outside). This interactive panel is moderated by UNM Anderson Innovation Academy Executive Director Robert Delcampo. Gain practical insights and actionable strategies that you can implement in your own business.
- Mix + Mingle: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and policymakers. Enjoy a post-event wine reception with nosh from Youthworks during our networking portion. Connect to share ideas, gain new perspectives, and expand your network.
- Accelerator Participants Check-in: Get an opportunity to interact with UNM Anderson accelerator participants. Learn about their progress, challenges, and successes. See how you might be able to pitch in to support, collaborate, or invest.
BEYOND PROFIT is free with a suggested donation of $25 per attendee. Proceeds support UNM Anderson Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship and Creative Santa Fe.