March 19, 2026
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The City Tavern Club
3206 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20007
YOUniversity with Dr. Brent Ridge
Fireside Chat with Dr. Brent Ridge and Derek Coburn
We will be in conversation discussing many of the ideas from Dr. Ridge’s book, G.O.A.T. Wisdom.
Dr. Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell launched Beekman 1802 in one of New York State’s poorest counties with no funding, and in the middle of a punishing recession. They didn’t have much of a business plan. But they did have some timeless wisdom that Brent’s and Josh’s parents and grandparents had taught them—the “greatest of all time” principles for good living that can also be used as a foundation for any business.
Whether you’re launching your own venture, growing a side hustle, or looking to make a bigger impact on your company, this conversation will give you the tools, the confidence, and the inspiration to build something meaningful and lasting that your customers will value and feel they can’t do without.







