About Me
Brandon M. Phillips
ENTREPRENEUR · PHILANTHROPIST · VISIONARY
The Story
Brandon M. Phillips is a trailblazing entrepreneur, philanthropist, and mentor whose work merges innovation, education, and community impact. A proud Baltimore resident for over two decades, Brandon is the founder of La Chow, the city's premier 35,000 sq ft culinary incubator and event space.
As executive director of FutureThink Hub, a nonprofit empowering underserved communities through STEM education, workforce development, and food-insecurity relief, Brandon has helped distribute over 20 million pounds of food and served more than 25,000 people.
Education
B.S. Business Administration
Morgan State University
M.S. Business Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Recognition
BBJ 40 Under 40 (2025)
Community Impact Icon Award
Humanitarian Award (2025)
Mandela Washington Fellow
Focus Areas
Social Entrepreneurship
AI-Powered Education
Food Security
My Ventures
La Chow
Baltimore's leading culinary incubator featuring 35,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art shared kitchens, private offices, and event spaces. A dynamic hub empowering food entrepreneurs with kitchen space, mentorship, and business support to thrive and grow.
Learn MoreFutureThink Hub
A nonprofit innovation center empowering underserved communities through STEM education, workforce development, and food security initiatives. Home to FutureThink Edge, an AI-powered education platform delivering personalized learning and vocational training.
Learn MoreImpact by the Numbers
20M+lbs
Food Distributed
25K+
Families Served
300+
Students in AI Programs
$1.2M+
Grants Secured
Global Leadership
Mandela Washington Fellow
Brandon M. Phillips was selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow for the 2025 Baltimore Class, the U.S. Department of State's flagship program under the Young African Leaders Initiative. This prestigious recognition honors his transformative leadership across technology, social enterprise, and community development.
The fellowship recognizes Brandon's extensive experience building and deploying AI systems at scale, creating behavioral evaluations, and driving alignment between technical capabilities and user outcomes. His work demonstrates proven ability to balance immediate product needs with long-term goals while maintaining focus on safety and beneficial deployment.
Community Development
Supporting grassroots initiatives
Leadership Training
Mentoring future leaders
Mandela Washington Fellow - 2025 Baltimore Class
The Journey
Comcast Leadership
Regional Manager driving region to Top 3 nationally, mentoring 100+ representatives
La Chow Founded
Launched Baltimore's premier 35,000 sq ft culinary incubator serving 200+ entrepreneurs
$4M Sony Deal
Negotiated artist development deal with Sony Music through White Lions Entertainment
FutureThink Edge
Pioneered AI-powered education platform improving student engagement by 45%
Mandela Washington Fellow
Selected for U.S. Department of State Young African Leaders Initiative
BBJ 40 Under 40
Named Baltimore Business Journal 40 Under 40, Community Impact Icon, Humanitarian Award
Success isn't what you achieve alone; it's what you empower others to become.
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