Investment Foundations Lab

Understanding investing, risk, and long-term thinking

This three-part workshop series introduces participants to the foundations of investing in a clear and practical way. Many young people hear about investing but rarely learn how it actually works or how thoughtful financial decisions shape long-term outcomes.

Through discussion, examples, and simple exercises, participants will begin to understand how investing works and why long-term thinking matters when making financial choices.

Participants will register for the full three-part series, as each session builds on the previous one.

Understanding Investing

Participants explore what investing actually means and how it differs from saving money.

Participants will explore:
• What investing is and how it works
• The difference between saving and investing
• Why people invest
• How money can grow over time

Risk, Reward, and Decision-Making

This session introduces the relationship between risk and reward and how thoughtful decisions influence outcomes.

Participants will explore:
• Why risk and reward are connected
• How people evaluate opportunities
• How diversification helps manage risk
• Why emotional decisions can affect financial outcomes

Long-Term Thinking and Financial Habits

Participants explore how long-term thinking shapes financial decisions and why habits matter.

Participants will explore:
• How long-term investing works
• Why patience and consistency matter
• How financial habits influence future opportunities
• How thoughtful choices compound over time

Series Details

This is a three-part series, and registration includes access to all sessions.

📅 March 25
📅 April 1
📅 April 8

⏰ Wednesdays — 2:00–3:15 PM
📍 Live on Zoom

All sessions are recorded, and registered participants will receive the replay after each workshop.

Because recordings are provided, refunds are not offered for missed sessions.