From Idea to Empire: The Blueprint for Growth & Scale

From Idea to Empire: The Blueprint for Growth & Scale

Join us for an exclusive session sharing expertise on scaling businesses effectively.

By Howard County Economic Development Authority

Date and time

Thursday, May 15 · 5:30 - 7pm EDT

Location

Maryland Innovation Center

6751 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Scaling a business is more than just growth—it’s about building a strong foundation, following a strategic process, and avoiding common pitfalls that can derail success. Join us for an exclusive session with Neman Popov, award-winning entrepreneur and turnaround specialist, as he shares his expertise on scaling businesses effectively.


As the Founder & CEO of Roggenart, Neman has successfully expanded his boutique bakery and café brand to 8 locations across 3 states with 120+ employees, while building the operational infrastructure to support continued growth. His experience also includes leading a 400% sales turnaround in Europe and executing a high-profile company sale to Nestlé and Dr. Oetker.


Key topics covered:

  • Laying the Foundation: What you need to have in place before scaling
  • The Scaling Process: Steps to grow efficiently without losing control
  • Avoiding Pitfalls: Common mistakes that hinder growth and how to overcome them


Learn from a leader who has built, scaled and transformed businesses worldwide. If you're ready to take your startup or small business to the next level, this is the session for you!

$25 – $50