Think & Link: Tom Fishburne and Howie Chan
About this Event
Capsule Think & Link is pleased to host Tom Fishburne, Founder and CEO of Marketoonist, and behavioral influence strategist Howie Chan of The Behavioring Company.
You can imagine the overlap here: Tom’s lighthearted barbs make it easy to let your guard down at work, and Howie’s all about how perception and influence change behavior. Voilà!
Event Details:
- Early birds get discount pricing.
- RSVP is required for event entry. One guest, one RSVP.
- Location: Capsule HQ (1220 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413). Parking is free.
- Drinks and appetizers will be served. We try to accommodate all palates (including non-meat-eaters), so expect light snacks.
- Details on parking, entrance, and additional attendance details will be sent via email prior to the event.
Event Schedule:
- 3:00–4:00 pm Central: Social and networking hour.
- 4:00–5:00 pm Central: The main event.
- 5:30 p.m. Central: Closing time. You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.
About Our Speakers:
- Tom Fishburne is a — the? — Marketoonist. He’s probably making fun of your job, and your boss’s job. He’s certainly making fun of his own. Marketoonist started as Tom’s serial comic panel of the same name, where he honed his knack for getting people to laugh at the silly parts of their serious jobs. More than two decades later (and through roles with Nestlé, Method, and HotelTonight), the insight Tom displays as a Marketoonist has become the load-bearing pillar of his career as a professional speaker, author, thought leader, and culture coach.
- Howie Chan is the Founder and CBO (Chief Behavioring Officer) of The Behavioring Company and host of the podcast Influence Anyone, where he applies brand science and influence psychology to change human behavior for good. One of Favikon’s Top 20 Branding Experts in the US, Howie has worked with Fortune 100 companies, startups, and leaders for a decade on behavioral psychology and “designing systems of behavior” to create lasting influence.
Key Areas of Discussion:
- How poking fun at yourself and your work can make BOTH easier to live with
- Why real leaders need to ‘self-influence’ before they can influence anyone else
- The fine line between ‘laughing with the crowd’ and losing professional respect
- What makes AI such an easy target for corporate humor (and where it stops being funny)
Event Moderators:
- Aaron Keller, Managing Principal, Capsule
- Surya Sukumar, Managing Director, Capsule
About Think & Link:
Capsule’s Think & Link began as a french-style salon in 2008 out of the agency’s kitchen, to discuss the relevant topics of the day, connect with other like-minded individuals and share inspiring stories. Nearly two decades later, it continues to create an inclusive, intellectual space for learning and networking– bringing national business, brand, and design leaders to the stage.
About Capsule:
Think & Link is presented by Capsule, a special projects agency in Minneapolis working with brands like PepsiCo, Patagonia, Osprey, Tyson Foods, Arc’teryx, Curaleaf, and Kwik Trip on complex marketing, design, and brand challenges.
About Our Sponsors:
- Twin Cities in Motion, A community that engages each other through movement, making for a healthier society both socially and physically — and the capable team behind the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon.
- Lake One, a modern growth and technology partner helping B2B brands navigate digital transformation across marketing, sales and customer experience.
- RSP Architects, founded in 1978 and serving a diverse range of clients nationally and internationally. Providing architectural design services to many industries for organizations of all sizes, from 'Fortune 100' large to startups.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Networking + Light Bites
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Conversation with our guests
Host: Tom Fishburne
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Close, networking, and looking forward to the next one
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00 to USD 35.00
