Capital Evolution: The Future of the American Startup

What does it take to build a sustainable, thriving economy in the heart of New York State? Join us in Syracuse for an intimate conversation on the "New American Economy" featuring Elizabeth MacBride, author of the acclaimed book “Capital Evolution.”

MacBride’s work explores a pivotal shift in the American landscape: the move toward a more inclusive, "Dynamic Capitalism" that seeks to restore the balance between enterprise and community. She challenges the status quo, offering a roadmap for how to rebuild economic systems to be more resilient and human-centric.

Leading the conversation is Somak Chattopadhyay, managing partner of Armory Square Ventures. Known for his deep commitment to the "Rise of the Rest" narrative, Chattopadhyay has spent his career championing the potential of cities like Syracuse. Together, they will dive into:

• The Power of Place: Why the next generation of great companies is being built outside of the traditional coastal hubs.

• Beyond the Bottom Line: How founders and funders can align their long-term visions with the well-being of the regions they call home.

• The Evolution of Opportunity: What "Capital Evolution" actually looks like for the entrepreneurs currently scaling businesses in our backyard.

Cost: $20 per person, which includes a copy of the book.

Sponsored by Key Private Bank

About the Author:

Elizabeth MacBride is an award-winning journalist, author and expert in finance, investing and technology. She is the author most recently of *Little Book of Robo Investing: How To Make Money While You Sleep*, the latest in the acclaimed Wiley series (publication: March 2024). One of the founding team members of Wealthfront, the first online financial advisor, Elizabeth crafted the language to launch the robo investment movement. She is an advocate for a fair, accessible financial system and policies that support women's economic power.

She has written or edited for *Quartz*, *Forbes* Magazine, *Atlantic*, Stanford GSB, CNBC, *BBC*, *Newsweek* and many others. Her work as a journalist has been translated into languages including Arabic, Turkish and Armenian.

She also founded *New Builders Dispatch*, a web publication covering innovation and finance beyond Silicon Valley, launched in Feb. 2019 with support from the Kauffman Foundation and Walton Family Foundation. With venture capitalist Seth Levine, she is co-author of *The New Builders*. Called a “gamechanger,” and endorsed by AOL Founder Steve Case and entrepreneur Tyra Banks, it looks at entrepreneurship in America through a new inclusive lens, making the case that the United States needs to restore this critical part of the economy.

About Armory Square Ventures:

Armory Square Ventures (ASV) leads Seed and Series A rounds in B2B SaaS, marketplace, and vertical AI companies. It invests in emerging markets across the Northeast and Midwest, catalyzing growth in both established and burgeoning tech hubs.

About Key Private Bank

KeyBank understands that success doesn’t happen all at once – it evolves. That’s why it supports entrepreneurs and investors at every stage of their wealth journey, from initial growth to liquidity events and beyond. With access to sophisticated, personalized wealth strategies, KeyBank help simplify the complex so you can stay focused on what matters most, which is building something extraordinary.

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