What We Do
E-Suite was founded with a singular vision - to create a world where every aspiring entrepreneur, regardless of their background or circumstances, has an equal opportunity to succeed. We believe in the power of entrepreneurship to drive social and economic change.
We are dedicated to fostering a thriving and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to empower underserved entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and support they need to turn their dreams into successful businesses.
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Mentorship
Connects budding entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who provide guidance, expertise, and support.
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Education
Offers a diverse range of workshops, webinars and educational resources. These cover topics such as business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and more.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial community. We provide training and workshops on diversity and inclusion, helping entrepreneurs create inclusive workplaces and value diversity in their teams.
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Social Impact
Dedicated to social impact. We support businesses with a focus on social responsibility and sustainability by offering guidance on integrating social and environmental values into their operations.
Our Mission
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At E-Suite, our unwavering mission is to serve as the guiding North Star for underserved entrepreneurs, illuminating a path towards an equitable, diverse, and inclusive entrepreneurial landscape. We stand at the forefront of change, dedicated to providing every aspiring entrepreneur, irrespective of their background, with the resources, mentorship, and support necessary to forge successful businesses.
The Entrepreneurial Suite is a 501 c(3) non profit organization located in Greater Baltimore, Maryland.
Our Vision
V - Validating Entrepreneurial Dreams
I - Illuminating Opportunities
S - Supporting Inclusive Entrepreneurship
I - Incubating Success Stories
O - Opening Doors to All
N- Navigating Entrepreneurial Journeys
This "VISION" acronym highlights E-Suite's commitment to validating dreams, illuminating opportunities, supporting inclusivity, incubating success, opening doors to all, and navigating entrepreneurial journeys. It emphasizes our organization's vision for a brighter, more inclusive entrepreneurial future.
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Our Founder
Devon Corbin is a natural networker. He is not afraid to meet new people from all different walks of life. During his professional career he has learned that meeting people “Where they are,” is more than a suggestion, but a choice. He can say this came from his parents both being entrepreneurs.
He also serves as the Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UNCF. Coming into the organization less than a year ago, he became the Director for the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, support HBCU student founders and centers.
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At the E-Suite, Devon works with individuals to help them understand all the elements of the Entrepreneurial journey. The focus is to provide foundational steps for founders looking to start a business.
Helping others has always been Devon’s passion. Prior to Year Up, Devon spent over decade in different sales roles spanning from IT, Retail and door to door. He found he could merge his two passions of sales and social change by training the next generation of how to navigate these environments.
Devon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with honors from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina
He also holds a Master of Education degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania
““Imagine what the world is missing simply because people do not have the support they need to launch their dreams. I hate to think of such a great loss. We need the diversity that a robust entrepreneurial community brings. This is analogous to the need for Hollywood to have diverse actors of all experiences and identities. The art suffers if there are not actors from varying background to capture the human experience. Similarly, without creating access for entrepreneurs, the world is missing out on the genius of others.””