This November, Basel lit up with entrepreneurial energy as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)—a global celebration of innovation, startups, and visionary thinking. I was deeply honored to contribute to this incredible week, not only by delivering the closing speech at the event, but also by presenting a performance by the talented dancers of our Braswell Arts Center.
It was a powerful reminder that art belongs in every room where the future is being built.
The Global Entrepreneurship Week in Basel, brought together leaders, creatives, business minds, and social innovators. The theme of the week centered around resilience, inclusion, and the future of entrepreneurship—themes that resonated strongly with my own journey as an artist and founder.
As the final speaker of the forum, I had the opportunity to reflect on what entrepreneurship looks like through the lens of the arts: the risks we take as creatives, the resilience it takes to keep creating, and the deep community work that goes into building something sustainable from the ground up.
I spoke about founding the Braswell Arts Center—not just as a dance studio, but as a social impact space, a home for diversity, and a platform for youth empowerment. Entrepreneurship, for me, has always meant using creativity to solve problems and serve others.
What made this evening even more meaningful was the performance by our Braswell Arts Center dancers. These young artists—some of whom are already preparing for international careers—took the stage with strength, presence, and intention.
The piece they performed was created specifically for this forum, inspired by the spirit of innovation and transformation. It was modern, emotional, and deeply human. Their performance reminded everyone in the room that creativity is not just a skill—it’s a language. One that speaks across industries and borders.
Seeing these dancers share their artistry with a room full of global thinkers and entrepreneurs made me proud beyond words. They are not only the future of dance—they are the future of leadership, resilience, and creative power.
Being part of GEW Basel was more than a speaking opportunity—it was a chance to show how essential artists are to conversations about progress. Creativity is not a side story in the world of entrepreneurship. It’s central.
My hope is that we continue to build bridges between the arts and entrepreneurship—because when we do, we build smarter, kinder, and more connected communities.
A huge thank you to the Global Entrepreneurship Week Basel team, the organizers of the Global Entrepreneurship Forum, and everyone who attended. Thank you to my incredible dancers for showing up and showing out with your hearts wide open. And thank you to the wider Basel community for continuing to believe in the power of movement, voice, and vision.
