Investing Essentials: Value Creation in Uncertain Times is your chance to discover how private equity creates value even when markets are unpredictable. 📅 February 2, 2026 ⏰ 12:00pm 📍 Virtual. Join Investor-in-Residence Duane Jackson (Author Capital Partners) and the Polsky Center for an interactive workshop packed with actionable insights and real-world strategies. 💡 Whether you’re new to investing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you navigate uncertainty with confidence. 🚀

In this session you’ll learn:
• How private equity leverages accretive M&A
• Operational best practices for value creation
• Strategies to thrive during economic downturns

👤 **About the speaker/host:** Duane Jackson, Investor-in-Residence at Author Capital Partners. Duane is a seasoned investor with a track record of guiding businesses through challenging markets.

🏢 **About Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation:** Empowering entrepreneurs and innovators to turn ideas into impact.

💡 **Perfect for:** entrepreneurs, small-biz owners, investors, and finance professionals.
Don’t miss out—[Explore more events](https://wehub.org/events) or [register now](https://luma.com/polsky-02-02-2026-event-1545)! 🌟 See you there!