​Chicago Book Celebration: The Last Mile of Innovation

​A Special Celebration with Family, Friends, and Community

​Chicago, I'm visiting home—and I have something special to celebrate with you!

​As many of you know, my journey has taken me down many different paths over the years. Along the way, I've been blessed with the love of family, the support of friends, and connections with people and communities who have helped shape the person I am today.

​Now, I've reached another meaningful milestone in that journey—I've written and published my first fictional book, The Last Mile of Innovation!

​Following the official book launch in Austin, I'm bringing the celebration to Chicago. And while I'm excited about the book, what makes this occasion especially meaningful is the opportunity to share it with the people who have been part of my life.

​Because some milestones just mean more when you can celebrate them with family, friends, and community.

​A Little About the Book

​The Last Mile of Innovation is a business fable about what it really takes to turn a good idea into something that makes a difference in people's lives.

​But at its heart, the story is about much more than innovation. It's about people, perseverance, overcoming challenges, and the belief that we all have the ability to make things better.

​In many ways, the book reflects lessons I've learned throughout my own journey—lessons about listening, understanding others, staying committed through challenges, and never losing sight of the people we're trying to help.

​Let's Get Together and Celebrate!

​This is an opportunity to come together, reconnect, share some laughs, tell a few stories, and celebrate a special moment.

​I'd love to see familiar faces, catch up with people I haven't seen in a while, make a few new connections, and enjoy being surrounded by family, friends, and community.

​Of course, I'll share a little about the book, what inspired me to write it, and what I hope readers will take away from the story.

​You'll also have an opportunity to get a signed copy of The Last Mile of Innovation.

​But more than anything, I just want us to enjoy some time together.

​I hope to see you there!

​Thanks,

​William D. Reed

​Author, The Last Mile of Innovation

​Founder, Willway Labs

​The real test of innovation isn't what we create—it's whether it actually works for people.