Events & Workshops
Live conversations, workshops, and webinars exploring what happens when the world changes faster than our assumptions.
Upcoming
The New Reality Live: Chicago
A live conversation exploring what happens when the world changes faster than our assumptions. Featuring local business owners, investors, and community leaders discussing regional capital formation in the Midwest.
August 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Chicago, IL
Understanding BDCs: The Tool Hidden in Plain Sight
A detailed walkthrough of Business Development Companies — what they are, how they work, and why this 46-year-old structure may be exactly what regional investing needs.
July 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
Virtual
False Binaries Workshop
An interactive session that helps you identify the false binaries shaping your decisions — from career choices to investment strategies. Walk away with a framework for seeing beyond trade-offs.
July 10, 2026 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
Virtual
Past Events
SXSW 2026: Regional Capital in a Fragmented World
Lisa joined a panel of economic development leaders to discuss why regional capital formation is becoming essential infrastructure — and why it's been missing for 40 years.
March 12, 2026
Austin, TX