Built to Last:  Wealth-Building Masterclass

Harlem Commonwealth Council

Built to Last Wealth-Building Masterclass is a two-day experience focused on building the next generation of wealth in Harlem and beyond.

The Forum at Columbia University

What to expectYou work. You earn. But what do you own?Day 2 of Built to Last: Wealth-Building Masterclass is a free day of real conversations with people who turned talent, ideas and hard work into ownership. Walk in curious. Walk out with a plan to build something that belongs to you.On the lineup🎙️ The Second Act Kevin Johnson, NBA All-Star, two-term Mayor of Sacramento and restaurant owner He's reinvented himself three times. Hear how he turned fame into infrastructure, and why legacy is something you build where you're from.🏠 Creating Generational Wealth Through Entrepreneurship Maurice "Russell" Grey, Founder of ESRA Realty, and Jahkeen "Jah" Washington, Founder of Harlem Kettlebell Club and The Harlem Method One family business is 100 years in. The other is in year ten of a hundred. Together they cover how to buy your first property, structure ownership so it lasts, and what to do right now if you're three years in.🎚️ IP Is Power Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis, Grammy-winning producer, and Jamie Dominguez of the Mechanical Licensing Collective A song, a recipe, a brand name or a training method can earn for decades, but only if you own the rights. Learn how intellectual property becomes lasting wealth, in any industry.🛒 All That and a Bag of Chips James Lindsay, Founder &amp; CEO of Rap Snacks How a 25-cent bag of chips became a brand sold at Walmart, Target and Costco, and how to build a brand you own without giving up control.You'll walk away with<ul><li>Practical steps to start building ownership, whether you have a business or just an idea</li><li>Insight into capital, property and protecting what you create</li><li>Connections with owners, lenders and partners who can open doors</li></ul>Good to know<ul><li>📍 The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street</li><li>🗓 Saturday, October 17 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.</li><li>🎟 Free, and registration is required</li><li>No business required. Come curious, and bring a friend who's ready to own something.</li></ul>

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