Outlook on the Next Era of American Enterprise
Learn how to put AI to work, navigate the changing economy, finance your next stage of growth, and build lasting wealth through business ownership.
Hosted by Outrider · Sponsored by Live Oak Bank, Manus AI, & Finix
An invitation-only evening bringing together approximately 100 Bay Area business owners, founders, executives, investors, and select advisors for practical insights and conversations about what comes next.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Ted Egan · Chief Economist, City and County of San Francisco
The 2027 Economic Outlook
A look at the economic forces shaping San Francisco, employment, business growth, and investment opportunities in the year ahead.
Eric Elliott · AI Engineer, Author & Entrepreneur
From $500K in Tech to Homeless
A candid conversation about career disruption, the changing economics of work, and creating greater financial independence.
Nate Baker · Head of Enterprise, Manus AI
The Small Business Owner's Guide to AI
See how AI agents can automate everyday operations, build internal tools, and help smaller teams accomplish more.
Marie Askew · Live Oak Bank
Make Capital Work for You
Explore SBA lending and financing strategies for business acquisitions, expansion, and working capital, with insights from the nation's leading SBA 7(a) lender.
Jack Chung · BTI Group
Finding Great Businesses & Building Enterprise Value
Learn how experienced buyers evaluate acquisitions, what drives business valuations, and how owners can prepare for a more successful exit.
Your Host
Shulin Chen · Founder, Outrider
A former technology Senior Director, licensed California business broker, and multimillion-dollar investor with experience across enterprise technology, strategic partnerships, and real estate.
Shulin founded Outrider to connect business owners and aspiring acquirers with the expertise, technology, capital, and relationships needed to build more valuable businesses and create new paths to ownership.
Outrider brings together the people shaping the next generation of entrepreneurship, from established operators and financial institutions to AI innovators and investors.
The Evening
5:30 PM — Welcome reception & networking
5:50 PM — Welcome to Outrider · Shulin Chen
6:00 PM — The 2027 Economic Outlook · Dr. Ted Egan
6:20 PM — From $500K to Homeless · Eric Elliott
6:30 PM — AI for Small Business · Manus AI
6:55 PM — Intermission
7:00 PM — Financing Growth & Acquisitions · Live Oak Bank
7:25 PM — Buying, Valuing & Selling Businesses · BTI Group
7:55 PM — Building Lasting Wealth · Featured Wealth Advisor
8:05–8:30 PM — Closing reception & networking
Who It's For
Established business owners considering growth, acquisitions, succession, or a future sale, alongside prospective buyers, investors, lenders, executives, and select strategic advisors.
Event Details
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 5:30–8:30 PM PST
San Francisco
Refreshments & small bites provided.
Attendance is limited and subject to approval.