Quarterly Events
Quarterly Events
Meeting 1: Goals
February 2026
Hosted by: Kristen Ekeland, Renny Pederson + Stephanie Williams
Guest Speaker: Hayes Ferguson, Director and Clinical Professor of the Farley Center at Northwestern University. Ferguson leads the Farley Center, overseeing curriculum, faculty development, alumni engagement, and partnerships. She teaches entrepreneurship and innovation, serves on the executive advisory board for the Global Consortium on Entrepreneurship Centers, and is on the advisory council of CNBC Disruptor 50. Before Farley, Ferguson was an entrepreneur-in-residence and associate director at The Garage at Northwestern. Her prior experience includes leadership roles at various startups, including being part of the founding team at Legacy.com
Ferguson will help guide us in breakout sessions to discuss our business's daily, weekly, and yearly goals and how to make them attainable.
Meeting 2: Growth
May 2026
The Growth Meeting will be a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and think bigger about where your business is headed.
We’ll talk about growth in the broader sense - what part of your business is evolving, what feels aligned, and where new opportunities might be emerging. An open collaborative conversation designed to spark ideas, offer fresh perspective, and create momentum.
Expect thoughtful discussion and shared insights. You’ll leave feeling inspired, focused, and ready for what’s next.
Meeting 3: Connection
September 2026
The Connection Meeting will be all about strengthening the relationships that support and grow your business.
We’ll explore what meaningful connection looks like — within our community and with the people we serve — and how we show up in ways that feel authentic and aligned. From conversations around visibility to thoughtful discussions about social media and marketing, this session is centered on building trust and staying connected in a way that feels natural, not forced.
Expect open dialogue, shared experiences, and fresh ideas you can apply in your own way. You’ll leave feeling more connected, more confident in your presence, and clearer on how you want to show up.
The Innovation Meeting will be a space to get curious and think beyond what’s already working.
We’ll explore new ideas, emerging trends, and different ways of doing things that could influence how you grow and evolve your business. It’s less about chasing every new idea and more about thoughtful exploration — what feels exciting, what feels aligned, and what might be worth trying.
Expect big-picture thinking, creative conversation, and perspective that stretches you in the best way. You’ll leave feeling inspired, open-minded, and energized by what’s possible in the new year.
Meeting 4: Innovation
December 2026