Bridge Relief Efforts Supported by MBA Alumnus
 
Alan Tsao, MBA '21, B.S. '11
Alan Tsao, MBA '21, B.S. '11

School of Business alumnus Alan Tsao earned a B.S. in Business Administration degree in 2011 and an MBA in 2021. In 2017, His entrepreneurial spirit helped him found his company Tsao Baltimore, a watchmaker company based in in the city. The premise of his premium watch company is that each timepiece is proudly designed, assembled and established in Baltimore.  The collection has names like Natty Boh Moon," named after the iconic beer brand, the "Torsk-Diver," named after a submarine docked in the Inner Harbor and the "Constellation" honoring the USS Constellation, a naval ship built in 1854. But now he has a new watch to design. One where the proceeds will go toward relief efforts for the families and businesses affected by the Francis Scott Key bridge disaster.

 

After bridge collapse, Tsao decided to use the steel from the wreckage to create commemorative, limited-edition watches. He obtained permission to use 200 pounds of salvaged steel to create something beautiful out of something so tragic. The media was so intrigued by this story that not only did local news outlets take notice, so did Inc. Magazine

 

Tsao was profiled in a past iteration of the MBA program's promotional brochure and said at the time, "As I've worked to turn my passion for vintage watches into a viable business, I've had to develop strategies for manufacturing, distribution and growing my company. Eventually I plan to establish both a production and retail presence in Baltimore. My MBA program is giving me great information and ideas about best business practices. But I'm also learning about being an entrepreneur, about creating innovative opportunities and being willing to take a leap." 

 

Well Alan, it looks like your hard work, tenacity and UBalt education has you on a successful path. 

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