Demian Costa: Building Community through Entrepreneurial Investment

Leadership Washington County invites the community to join us on Friday April 28th from 7:30-9:00am at the Herald-Mail Press Room for an engaging presentation about Building Community through Entrepreneurial Investment featuring Mr. Demian Costa. Using examples such as the Port Covington redevelopment project and the City Garage concept, Costa will share best practices for developing underutilized urban space and maximizing the growth of small businesses through collaboration.

Demian Costa is the Managing Partner of Sagamore Ventures, the venture investment arm of Plank Industries, a privately-held company with diversified holdings in commercial real estate, hospitality, food and beverage and thoroughbred horseracing, all under the Sagamore group of brands.  The company is based in Baltimore, MD, USA and serves as the family investment arm of Kevin A. Plank, founder, Chairman and CEO of Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA).

Demian is a military veteran having served 12 years as a US Navy SEAL.  Following his military career, Demian Co-Founded FX Studios, focused on building virtual and on premise employee wellness programs globally. He is currently focused on Venture, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation growth in Baltimore and beyond.  Demian holds an undergraduate degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Registration includes a continental breakfast. Seating is LIMITED.