May 26, 2026 – Lean Startup Eric Ries and Stanford Basketball Coach Eric Reveno

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Eric Ries [https://www.ericriesshow.com/] – Author of Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad… and How Great Companies Stay Great [https://www.amazon.com/Incorruptible-Shape-Companies-That-Stand/dp/B0FWZZBPZB] An organization that cannot be trusted cannot accumulate the most underrated asset in the world today, which is trustworthiness Eric Ries is an entrepreneur, author, and creator of the Lean Startup movement, whose work has transformed how modern companies approach innovation, growth, and long term sustainability. Over the last two decades, his ideas on continuous innovation, adaptive management, governance, and long term thinking have influenced startups, Fortune 500 companies, investors, and public institutions around the world. He is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean Startup, The Startup Way, and The Leader’s Guide, books that have become foundational texts for entrepreneurs and executives seeking to build resilient, innovative organizations. Beyond his writing, Ries has founded and helped lead several influential companies and initiatives, including IMVU, where the principles that became the Lean Startup methodology were first developed; the Lean Startup Company; Virgil, a legal services startup; Answer.AI, an artificial intelligence research and development lab; and the Long Term Stock Exchange, an effort to align capital markets with long term value creation. He has also served as an entrepreneur in residence at Harvard Business School and IDEO, advising leaders on innovation, organizational transformation, and sustainable growth. Ries is also the host of The Eric Ries Show, where he interviews world class founders, technologists, executives, and thinkers about the future of business, technology, and society. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and three children. His latest book, Incorruptible, explores why successful companies lose their way and how organizations can protect themselves from corruption, short term incentives, and institutional decay. Drawing on decades of experience working with founders, CEOs, investors, and policymakers, the book presents a framework for building companies that prosper financially while remaining aligned with human values, trust, and long term societal benefit. Eric Reveno – James C. Gaither Associate Head Coach and General Manager for Stanford Men’s Basketball The one thing that’s common about them is their values are pretty squared away. Eric Reveno is the James C. Gaither Associate Head Coach and General Manager for Stanford Men’s Basketball, bringing more than 28 years of Division I coaching experience and a reputation for transforming teams from the inside out. A former head coach at the University of Portland and a key leader at Stanford, Georgia Tech, and Oregon State, Reveno has built his career on one core belief: great leaders emerge from great teammates. Reveno’s framework flips the traditional leadership narrative. Instead of focusing on titles or hierarchy, he teaches individuals how to elevate the people around them — showing up with energy, building strong relationships, owning their influence, and staying relentlessly mission‑focused. His approach has shaped championship‑caliber cultures and offers a powerful blueprint for organizations navigating today’s collaborative, fast‑changing workplace. Whether speaking to executives, HR leaders, or managers, Reveno brings an “inside‑the‑huddle” perspective on what truly drives performance: trust, accountability, shared purpose, and the everyday behaviors that turn talented individuals into exceptional teams.

June 5, 2026 - Elephant in the Family Room Rene Sonneveld and Greatest Hits Brian Smith

Rene Sonneveld [http://renesonneveld.com/] – Author of The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses [https://www.amazon.com/Elephant-Family-Room-Complexities-Businesses/dp/9915430922/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cJECwJfBJJn2OfN0QvGS12Tf2Iw7M2jpBWw3d0YSg9-5GvpyO2DihVhjvvruH4QA.JAIQB6UH13XlZf2FBSaFY01VqCl2hdj8mwOhDZWqOVk&qid=1780593141&sr=8-1] The less we talk about those things that are hard but are necessary to talk about, the bigger the elephant gets. René Sonneveld is an executive coach, educator, former international executive, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses. For more than 25 years, he has worked with business families, entrepreneurs, and ultra high net worth family enterprises around the world, helping them navigate the often-unspoken emotional dynamics that shape succession, governance, leadership, and long-term family unity. René began his career as an international tax lawyer, working across the Netherlands, Hong Kong, and Curaçao before moving into senior leadership positions with major global financial institutions. At UBS, Deutsche Bank, and Citibank, he advised some of the world’s most successful family enterprises and wealthy families, leading initiatives in wealth management, family governance, succession planning, fiduciary structures, and family office strategy. Through that work, he discovered that even the most sophisticated governance systems fail when they ignore the human side of family relationships. Drawing on those experiences, René developed Enterprise Family Coaching, an approach that combines governance expertise with the psychological and relational realities that determine whether family businesses thrive across generations. Since 2012, he has advised family controlled companies and business families worldwide, helping them address issues that are often difficult to discuss openly but critical to preserving both family harmony and business success. A Master Certified Coach and Vice Chairman of the International Coaching Federation’s Global Board of Coaching Education, René also teaches leadership coaching and organizational performance at American University, Rutgers University, and North Carolina State University. His work spans six continents and focuses on helping leaders, families, and organizations address what others leave unsaid. Through his writing, teaching, and advisory work, René provides a rare inside perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing multi-generational family enterprises. Brian Smith [https://briansmithspeaker.com/] – Keynote Speaker & Founder of UGG If you did all the research and knew what was ahead, you would never start. Brian Smith is an Australian born entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker best known as the founder of the UGG Australia brand, the iconic sheepskin footwear that grew into a global fashion and lifestyle phenomenon. After graduating as a chartered accountant in Australia and studying at the UCLA Graduate School of Management, Brian left public accounting and moved to California driven by his passion for surfing and business. Noticing that there were no sheepskin boots available in the United States, he and a friend imported a small number of pairs from Australia and began building what would become the UGG brand, growing it into a national business over seventeen years before selling it to Deckers Outdoor Corporation, where it continued to expand into a billion dollar global brand. Drawing on his experience building and selling UGG, Brian became a sought after business speaker, sharing lessons on entrepreneurship, brand building, leadership, resilience, and company culture with audiences around the world. He is also the author of The Birth of a Brand, and his talks combine personal stories with practical insights to inspire business owners and leaders of all ages.

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