The Quiet Magic of Friendship: In Conversation with Demond Martin
When:
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 6:00p -
7:30p
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 6:00p -
7:30p
Where:
The COOP
1400 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Innovation, Lectures & Conferences, Social Good
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-quiet-magic-of-friendship-in-conversation-with-demond-martin-tickets-1987699832707?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for an inspiring evening with investor, philanthropist & CEO Demond Martin as he celebrates the release of his new book.
Drawing on decades of leadership across finance, philanthropy, and health equity, Demond, CEO of WellWithAll, will reflect on the relationships, values, and pivotal moments that have shaped his journey, and the powerful ideas at the heart of his latest work, Friends of the Good.
More than a talk, this is a conversation about purpose, connection, and the quiet force of friendship in driving meaningful change. Demond will be joined by his own “friends of the good” for a dynamic discussion, with time for audience questions and reflection.
Don’t miss the chance to hear from a visionary leader whose work continues to expand access, opportunity, and impact across communities.
About Demond Martin
Investor and philanthropist, Demond Martin is Co-Founder and CEO of WellWithAll, an innovative health and wellness company that pours 20% of its profits into health equity. Prior to becoming CEO of WellWithAll Demond was a senior partner at Adage Capital Management where he invested in the consumer sector for 21 years. Demond joined Adage after graduating from Harvard Business School and received his undergraduate degree in accounting from UNC Charlotte. He subsequently worked as the assistant to President Clinton’s White House Chief of Staff, Erskine Bowles. Demond and his wife Kia through their family foundation focus on erasing gaps created by racial and social injustice in the areas of education and healthcare. Demond serves on a number of non-profit boards including as a trustee at the Berklee College of Music, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Grammy Global Venture Board, and the Obama Foundation.
About the COOP
Founded in 1882 by Harvard students, The COOP began as a simple but ambitious idea: a store created to serve students. When MIT joined the cooperative in 1916, The COOP quickly became a landmark in Harvard Square. Over the decades, it has welcomed cultural icons while evolving into a global destination for community and culture. Today, The COOP remains a hub for discovery, conversation, and community; bringing together readers, writers, and ideas that shape campus life and reach far beyond it.
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