501(c)(3) Nonprofit · 3,000+ People Educated
Learn to Invest Like the Top 1%
Discover how everyday people are building generational wealth through early-stage investing. This class teaches you what Wall Street doesn’t want you to know.
Houston · Tulsa · Virtual
Choose a session: Private Markets Wealth Blueprint
For Many Generations The Innovation Economy has been the key to building wealth, but it’s always been elusive and inaccessible to you
LONG WAVES OF INNOVATION
The theory of innovation cycles was developed by economist Joseph Schumpeter who coined the term “creative destruction” in 1942.
Schumpeter examined the role of innovation in relation to long-wave business cycles.
Source: MIT Economics
Wave 6 is projected to create $1.5 to $3 trillion in value over the next 10 years.
Premium Investment Access Has Been Limited to the Few
In a world where only the very wealthy, well-connected, and major institutions have access to proprietary investment opportunities—investments that have created massive wealth for a small portion of the population—the team at iCUE believes the key to closing income and wealth gaps globally is to democratize access across the investment ecosystem.
78% of wealth in venture-backed companies accrues to investors—not founders.
The next decade of technological innovation – AI, clean tech, robotics—is projected to create $1.5 to $3 trillion in new value. Will you participate?
Equity Distribution: Startup → IPO
As companies raise funding, investors accumulate ownership. By IPO, founders often hold less than 25% while investors hold the majority.
Building generational wealth shouldn’t require a trust fund or country club membership. But until now, the deck was stacked against everyday investors like you.
Hidden Opportunities
The best deals never hit public markets
Invitation Only
Missing Playbook
No one showed you the strategies the wealthy use
Why Venture Capital
The Case for Alternative
Investments
Venture Has Historically
Outperformed Traditional Assets
Over the past 20 years, seed-stage venture funds have delivered returns that significantly outpace traditional market indices and other alternative investments.
2.6X multiple of capital in 3.5 years
Source: Willamette University, Venture Economics, Angel Capital Education Foundation
Historical 20-Year Returns
Portfolio Risk/Return with Alternatives
Alternatives Improve Portfolio Risk/Return
Adding a 20% allocation to alternatives (hedge funds, real estate, private equity) can improve returns while managing overall portfolio volatility.
Portfolios with 20% in alternatives have historically achieved better risk-adjusted returns than traditional 60/40 portfolios.
Source: Bloomberg, Burgiss, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Expanding Access to Alternative Investments
A 2025 White House Executive Order signals a shift toward expanding access to alternative investments, including potential 401(k) exposure to private markets like venture capital. As access evolves, this program focuses on building the knowledge needed to understand how these investments work.
Educational nonprofit content only. Not investment or ERISA fiduciary advice. No investment recommendations or guarantees.
Curriculum Overview
Private Markets Wealth Blueprint:
Your Playbook for Early-Stage Investing
Our introductory session gives you a foundational understanding of venture investing—from basic concepts to actionable next steps.
1
- Define investment asset classes
- Risk/reward vs public markets
- Portfolio construction basics
2
Understand the Innovation Economy
- Angel investing vs VC
- Different ways to participate
- Pros and cons
3
Identify How the Private Capital Markets Work
- How to find deal flow
- Leverage personal expertise
- Filter and screen deals
4
Understand Why Venture Capital Produces Outsized Returns
- Process and principles
- Risk assessments
- Key focus areas
5
Discover the Secrets to Access Proprietary VC Deal Flow
- Valuation terminology
- Key valuation factors
- Methods and examples
6
Investor Accelerator Program
- Key terms and clauses
- Understanding SAFEs
- Convertible notes
📚 Content delivered through live sessions, on-demand resources, and networking events.
Your Roadmap
Moving Upward Is
Easy as 1-2-3
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Learn what was never taught to you
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Testimonials
What Participants Say
“This class helped me understand how to pitch the concept of my business to angel investors and VCs to get an idea of what they’re looking for.”
UPWARD Wealth Blueprint
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Is This For You?
This Session Is Ideal for
Corporate
Professionals
Successful
Entrepreneurs
Tech Startup
Founders
Future
Entrepreneurs
Reserve Your Seat
Pick the Session That Works for You
Seats fill up fast—over 3,000 people have already attended. All sessions cover the same curriculum.
The lon
Houston, TX
In Person
Mar 17, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Limited Seats available
Most Popular
Virtual
Online via Zoom
Virtual
Multiple Dates
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Unlimited Capacity
The Investment Process
Ready to Start Your Wealth Building Journey?
Join thousands who have taken the first step toward understanding venture capital and building generational wealth.
Who We Are
Fostering Self-Sustaining
Urban Communities
Educate
Educational resources and access to experienced advisors to accelerate learning
Empower
Simulated and live scenarios for entrepreneurs to pitch and investors to evaluate
Enable
Partnerships with investment firms to increase successful investors within communities
Meet Your Instructors
Learn From Experienced
Investors
Lenny Saizan, GP
Fund Manager
Tulane University MBA | LSU B.S. Electrical Engineering
Co-founder and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network (UCN), dedicated to democratizing premium investment opportunities. Certified M&A Professional, Six Sigma Gray Belt, PMP. 2023 Houston Business Journal Outstanding Diversity Champion.
$10M AUM
6 Funds
5 Exits
30+ Investment
Eric Tait, GP
Investor Relations
Tulane University MBA | LSU B.S. Electrical Engineering
Expertise in engineering & technology, exit planning, and valuations. Focused on investor relations and building pathways for diverse communities to participate in the innovation economy.
$10M AUM
6 Funds
5 Exits
30+ Investment
Impact by the Numbers
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a cost to attend?
What's the difference between in-person and virtual?
What comes after the Wealth Blueprint?
Do I need to be an accredited investor?
No — all are welcome, including corporate professionals, successful entrepreneurs, future entrepreneurs, and tech startup founders.
Is This For You?
Pick the Session That Works for You
Seats fill up fast—over 3,000 people have already attended. All sessions cover the same curriculum.
The lon
Houston, TX
In Person
Mar 17, 2026
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Limited Seats available
Most Popular
Virtual
Online via Zoom
Virtual
Multiple Dates
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Unlimited Capacity
Expanding Access to Alternative Investments
A 2025 White House Executive Order signals a shift toward expanding access to alternative investments, including potential 401(k) exposure to private markets like venture capital. As access evolves, this program focuses on building the knowledge needed to understand how these investments work.
Educational nonprofit content only. Not investment or ERISA fiduciary advice. No investment recommendations or guarantees.