Breakfast with Eric Ries: The Lean Startup Author on His New Book Incorruptible
About This Event
Why do good companies go bad? And how do great companies stay great?
Blackbird, in collaboration with Built To Lead, invites you to an intimate breakfast fireside with Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of the New York Times bestseller Incorruptible. Moderated by Dana Dowdell.

Over breakfast in a beautiful room in Culver City, Dana sits down with Eric, for an honest conversation about why so many great companies drift from their mission, and what it takes to build one worth protecting. Followed by your questions, a meet & greet with Eric and his book signing.
MORNING:
FIRESIDE CHAT:
A candid, in-depth conversation with Eric Ries, moderated by Dana Dowdell.
QUESTIONS:
Your chance to ask the questions that matter to your business.
BOOK SIGNING:
Coffee, connections, photo with Eric and a signed copy of Incorruptible.
AFTERNOON
Formal programming wraps at 12:30 PM. Add the Coworking Passport and stay on to work from Blackbird House for the afternoon.
WHO'S IN THE ROOM:
Founders, operators, investors, and senior leaders building things that last. Curated for ambitious and intentional people.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
A beautiful breakfast spread
Artisan teas and specialty coffee on arrival
Your seat at the conversation, audience Q&A, and the book signing.
Networking with other like-minded leaders and builders
ABOUT ERIC RIES:
Eric Ries created the Lean Startup method, the approach now used by founders and Fortune 500 companies around the world. His book The Lean Startup became an international bestseller and reshaped how modern companies build, test, and grow. He is the founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange, Answer.AI, and Virgil, and the host of The Eric Ries Show. His latest book, Incorruptible, asks why good companies lose their way, and how the great ones hold the line.
Presented by Blackbird, in collaboration with Built To Lead.
In partnership with Underground Tech and Nerdstage.

Early bird pricing has been extended through Monday night, June 15. Get your tickets today, you don't want to miss out on this!
Questions? Email shelin@cfoworxglobal.com
Additional Event Details:
*By attending this event, you consent to being photographed or recorded. Images and video may be used for promotional materials, social media, and internal use, with or without your name attached.
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Location
๐ Blackbird House Flagship, 3520 Schaefer St, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
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