Sunday, May 3
12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Registration and check-in
6:00 p.m.
Welcome reception
Monday, May 4
6:30 a.m.
Morning activities (optional)
Choose sunrise yoga or Ojai Valley Inn walk.
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Business session
High-Performance Climb
John “Gucci” Foley
Organizational and personal performance expert, former lead solo pilot, U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Gucci uses his Blue Angels’ experience to inspire audiences to achieve substantially higher levels of performance. He demonstrates a systematic, yet exciting approach to developing clarity, focus, commitment, and trust—essential components for building buy-in around a team’s vision and goals. Drawing on elite aviation and team‑based performance, he shows how disciplined focus prepares individuals for action. These principles drive continuous improvement and exceptional growth.
Panel: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Cynthia Frelund,
NFL Media analytics expert
Jake Walker,
Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Client & Product Solutions, Apollo
Moderator: Sean Lawlor, Senior Vice President and Head of Traditional Investment Managers business, SEI
Explore how AI and advanced analytics are transforming leadership decisions across professional sports and asset management. Featuring perspectives from the NFL and private equity, the session examines how data informs player evaluation, performance forecasting, investment strategy, and capital allocation. Panelists also will discuss how sports and finance intersect—from franchise valuation and NIL to sports betting and shared lessons between elite teams and investment organizations.
Cognitive Longevity: The Science of Keeping Your Brain Healthy for Life
Lisa Genova
#1 international and New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist
We all want to live a long life, but it’s just as important to ensure our brainspan matches our lifespan. Today in the U.S., 1 in 3 people ages 85 or older have Alzheimer’s, but the disease doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny. Lisa shares the latest evidence-based practices for aging with a healthy brain. Drawing on groundbreaking research, she reveals how everyday choices can help prevent cognitive decline and empower us to live longer, healthier, and sharper lives.
Weathering Changes in the Global Marketplace
Rawi Abdelal
Political economist, Harvard Business School professor, author
Business leaders and policymakers traditionally rely on economic forecasts and analyses to guide decisions, but that process has become more complex as globalization and multilateralism give way to unilateral and protectionist policies. Global politics are affecting free trade and the way multinational organizations conduct business due to changing regulations and policies. Rawi shines light on the current world economy, explains what lies ahead, and offers leaders insight into how to adapt, respond, and sustain growth.
Win the Next Five Years: Spot, Lead, Win
Jonathan Brill
Business futurist
The future may be chaotic, but your business doesn’t have to be. Jonathan helps leaders spot the societal, geopolitical, economic, and technological trends shaping what’s next—and translate them into action to win the next five years. He explains why disruption is an opportunity, not a threat, and why the five‑year future is the most practical horizon for planning. You’ll leave with clear insight into what’s changing, why it matters, and what you can do about it.
10:00 a.m.
Guest activity (optional)
Artist Cottage open studio
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
6:30 p.m.
Cocktails, dinner, and evening event
Tuesday, May 5
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
8:45 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Business session
The Next Great Company
Zack Kass
AI advisor, researcher, and former Head of Go-To-Market at OpenAI
Artificial intelligence is transforming work as we know it, and the stakes for organizations are high. As the former Head of Go-To-Market for OpenAI and a global AI advisor, Zack has helped hundreds of leaders rethink their AI strategy. He delivers a practical roadmap for building, motivating, and retaining high-performing teams in an AI-driven world. Zack emphasizes the critical role of soft skills, constant learning, and adaptability in navigating today’s business landscape.
Becoming Awesome: Building a Champion Mindset
Cam Awesome
Champion boxer, motivational speaker, author
Cam shares his hard-won secrets for achieving success in business and life. Using stories from his journey from bullied kid to world-class athlete, Cam shows how embracing failure builds grit by reframing setbacks and focusing on continuous improvement. His message isn’t just about perseverance; it’s about pursuing audacious, game-changing goals. He demonstrates how a culture where people feel safe to take risks, fail, and innovate drives exceptional performance.
12:00 p.m.
Lunch and afternoon activities
Select one:
Bass fishing: Cast a line at Lake Casitas and cruise the scenic waters on a pontoon boat.
Beekeeping and honey tasting experience: Meet the resident beekeeper, explore the apiary, and enjoy a tasting experience featuring local raw honey.
E-bikes: Cruise along the scenic Ojai Valley Trail to Ventura State Beach.
Golf: Experience a round on the 18-hole Ojai Valley Inn Golf Course.
Spa: Relax and enjoy a massage or facial at Spa Ojai.
On your own: Enjoy some downtime at the Ojai Valley Inn and all the resort has to offer.
7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Wednesday, May 6
8:00 a.m.
Networking breakfast
Departures
Email Lindsay Glowacki