JUF Calendar

July 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

RJD Excelsior: Short Stories about Lasers, Space, and Self-driving Cars

What does it take to build the future?
To navigate the uncharted legal and business landscapes of world-changing technologies?
Join us for an exclusive evening with Alex Fishkin—a visionary leader who’s helped shape some of today’s most disruptive industries. From guiding legal strategy at Google to launching public companies in space (Momentus), autonomous vehicles (Luminar), and EV infrastructure (FreeWire), Alex brings a rare insider’s view to the frontier of innovation.
With a unique trifecta of expertise—an engineering degree from Stanford, an MBA from Kellogg, and a law degree from Northwestern—Alex will share the real story behind what it takes to lead when the path forward doesn’t exist yet.
This isn’t just another talk. It’s a front-row seat to the mindset that transforms ideas from hacker house scribbles to ringing the bell on the NASDAQ.
Come for the insights, stay for the inspiration—and connect with others who are building what’s next.

RJD's Excelsior Committee provides opportunities to network with like‑minded Russian‑speaking Jewish professionals, learn more about industry‑related Chicago happenings, and join business leaders who come together to make a difference.

Location:
Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Ave
Winnetka IL, 60093-2371

Contact:
Sofia Jouravel
rjd@juf.org
312-673-2351

Add to Calendar 7/31/2025 6:00:00 PM 7/31/2025 9:00:00 PM RJD Excelsior: Short Stories about Lasers, Space, and Self-driving Cars What does it take to build the future?
To navigate the uncharted legal and business landscapes of world-changing technologies?
Join us for an exclusive evening with Alex Fishkin—a visionary leader who’s helped shape some of today’s most disruptive industries. From guiding legal strategy at Google to launching public companies in space (Momentus), autonomous vehicles (Luminar), and EV infrastructure (FreeWire), Alex brings a rare insider’s view to the frontier of innovation.
With a unique trifecta of expertise—an engineering degree from Stanford, an MBA from Kellogg, and a law degree from Northwestern—Alex will share the real story behind what it takes to lead when the path forward doesn’t exist yet.
This isn’t just another talk. It’s a front-row seat to the mindset that transforms ideas from hacker house scribbles to ringing the bell on the NASDAQ.
Come for the insights, stay for the inspiration—and connect with others who are building what’s next.

RJD's Excelsior Committee provides opportunities to network with like‑minded Russian‑speaking Jewish professionals, learn more about industry‑related Chicago happenings, and join business leaders who come together to make a difference.

Contact Info
Sofia Jouravel
rjd@juf.org
312-673-2351 Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL, 60093-2371 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667