July 24, 2026 – The Value Creators Hunter Hastings and Pendulum Event Community Magnolia Sevenler

Hunter Hastings – Co-Author of Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders Innovation doesn’t count until the customer says it counts. Hunter Hastings is an economist, entrepreneur, venture investor, and business strategist who has spent his career helping companies create value through entrepreneurship, innovation, and customer focused growth. He is the founder of The Value Creators, an education platform and podcast dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build successful businesses, and serves as a managing partner at Bialla Venture Partners, where he works with early stage companies to develop and scale innovative business models. Over the course of his career, Hunter has held senior leadership roles across startups, global corporations, and consulting firms. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of a Silicon Valley marketing technology startup, Chief Marketing Officer for major consumer products companies, and advisor to Fortune 500 organizations on branding, growth strategy, and innovation. His experience spans entrepreneurship, venture capital, marketing, and organizational design, giving him a unique perspective on how businesses can thrive in rapidly changing markets. Hunter is the author and co author of several books on entrepreneurship, marketing, economics, and value creation, including The Post Managerial Era of Capitalism and Venture Mode: Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders. A graduate of the University of Cambridge with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics, he is a passionate advocate for entrepreneurial leadership, economic freedom, and building organizations that create lasting value for customers, employees, and society. Magnolia Sevenler – Founder of Pendulum The people that end up coming back to the events usually know each other and they want to come back because they know people at the event. Magnolia Sevenler is the founder of Pendulum, a private members community and lifestyle events brand that brings together accomplished professionals through curated experiences at the intersection of business, culture, and innovation. Under her leadership, Pendulum has built a global network by creating exclusive events that foster meaningful conversations, authentic connections, and a strong sense of community among founders, executives, investors, and creative leaders. Its experiences have included gatherings around world renowned events such as Art Basel and Formula 1, connecting influential people in inspiring settings.