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 · 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. Featuring practical applications from AI entrepreneur Michael Noffsinger.

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 · Venue to be announced

Refreshments & small bites provided.

Attendance is limited and subject to approval.

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