5. Steve & Valery (Spectrum Lounge / Nightlife)

LS: (E,x) Context: From Buya Town, Cameroon ("Ghetto/Gangster" area). Worked in bars since age 12. Variable (x): Started in US at Kmart ($7.25/hr).

UB: E(t|x) + ฮต
Behavior: Saving meager wages to buy first car and apartment. "No room to fail" mentality.
Loss: The fear of returning to poverty.

SGD: dE_x/dt
Optimization: Identifying the "Afro-Caribbean" niche in PG County.
Growth: Scaling from one lounge (Spectrum) to multiple brands (Famous, Most Tanks, Kitchener).

UI/UX: dE_xฬ„/dt ยฑ zโˆš(dยฒE_x/dtยฒ)
Interface: High-energy nightlife, screens, DJs, Suya (food).
Volatility: Managing large crowds (250-400 capacity) and diverse clientele.

EC: โˆซ E_x dt + ฮต_x t + C_x
Accumulation: Controlling the nightlife economy of the DMV.
Integration: Preserving legacy brands (Kitchener) and providing a cultural hub ("Home away from home").