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Harney Partners + Harney Capital 2026 Offsite | Boulder, Colorado

DATES

Wed., Sept. 16 – Fri., Sept. 18

HOTEL

St Julien Hotel & Spa
900 Walnut St., Boulder

FIRST ACTIVITY

Drop-In Happy Hour
Wed., 5:00-6:45 PM (MST)

DEPARTURE

Fri., Sept. 18
Lunch buffet / departure

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

  • Confirm your flight and arrival plan
  • Review the AB1 bus / Uber guidance
  • Bring laptop + charger
  • Submit a 5 Point ticket if you need Claude / Cowork help
  • Pack business-casual clothing, railbike shoes and a weather layer

TRAVEL DAY

  • Airport transfer is individual
  • Use AB1 bus or Uber / Lyft from DEN
  • Go directly to St Julien when you arrive
  • If delayed, contact Marne
  • Check the live RTD schedule before leaving DEN

HOTEL ARRIVAL + CHECK-IN

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM (MST). Present ID at the front desk. Rooms are arranged by Harney

FIRST SCHEDULED ACTIVITY

Drop-In Happy Hour
Wednesday, 5:00-6:45 PM (MST)
St Julien – Redgarden Court

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

Dietary changes were due September 8. We have submitted restrictions on file. If anything changes, contact Marne immediately.

CLAUDE + COWORK SETUP

Sign in using your Harney email. If you need setup help, submit a ticket to 5 Point Solutions by Sept. 14.

WHO TO CONTACT IF SOMETHING CHANGES

Marne Smiley  |  marne@harneypartners.com  |  (312) 870-0054

Send your name, flight number, updated arrival/departure time, and whether you will miss transportation or any group activity. My team will coordinate everything you need.

Joining the HMP Offsite Remotely?

Can’t be with us in Boulder? You can still join the HMP Offsite presentations and discussions remotely.

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  • Meeting ID: 270 331 141 560 496
  • Passcode: Af6Ci2oi

Airport Arrival + Ground Transportation

Everything you need to get from DEN to Boulder.

RTD AB1 AIRPORT BUS

$10 Airport Day Pass
Pickup at DEN: Denver Airport Station, Gate 8
Daytime departures: 8:20, 9:20, 10:22, 10:52, 11:22, 12:22, 1:22, 2:22, 3:22, 3:50, 4:22, 5:22, 6:20 (MST)
Frequency: about every 30-60 minutes
Ride: 66-68 minutes
Get off: Downtown Boulder Station (Four-block walk to St. Julien)

UBER / LYFT

Use this for the simplest door-to-door option, tight arrival windows, or heavy luggage.

Destination: St Julien Hotel & Spa
900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302

Typical drive: 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.

Who’s coming

29 confirmed attendees

  1. Ben Gonzalez
  2. Bill Patterson
  3. Brad Harwick
  4. Carl Esterhuysen
  5. Doris Heinen
  6. Ed Derengowski
  7. Eric Welchko
  8. Erik White
  9. Gilberto Orozco
  10. Greg Milligan
  11. Jim Harney
  12. John C. Horner III
  13. John McDonald
  14. Josh Werkmeister
  15. Kyle Schanzer
  16. Lou Natale
  17. Mac Rowland
  18. Max Clegg
  19. Michael Lynch
  20. Rick Disney
  21. Rick Malagodi
  22. Rob Rossiter
  23. Ron Lottman
  24. Tim Monahan
  25. Todd Zoha
  26. Tom Hidder
  27. Wade Horst
  28. Zach Goldsmith

Who else is arriving around the same time?

Use these windows to coordinate the AB1 bus or share a rideshare. Attendees with unknown arrival plans are flagged.

7:34 AM (MST)Todd Zoha
8:55 AM (MST)Ben Gonzalez
10:00-10:35 AM (MST)Michael Lynch; John Horner III
Carl Esterhuysen; Gilberto Orozco
11:10-11:35 AM (MST)Eric Welchko; Lou Natale
12:22-12:45 PM (MST)Wade Horst; Ed Derengowski
Zach Goldsmith; Tom Hidder

1:30-1:47 PM (MST)Rick Disney; John McDonald
2:18-2:47 PM (MST)Bill Patterson; Doris Heinen;
3:59-4:31 PM (MST)Ron Lottman; Erik White; Greg Milligan
6:03 PM (MST)Max Clegg
 Brad Harwick; Mac Rowland; Rob Rossiter
Rick Malagodi (will travel to Boulder 5pm-ish); Tim Monahan; Jim Harney

Travel reminder: check the live RTD schedule before leaving DEN. If you miss your intended bus, take the next AB1 or use Uber / Lyft.

Wednesday + Thursday Agenda

Current team schedule. Times shown are local Mountain Time.

WEDNESDAY  |  SEPTEMBER 16

5:00p (MST)Drop-In Happy Hour
6:45p (MST)Walk to dinner
7:00p (MST)Dinner at The Kitchen Lounge

Dinner transportation: walk together from St Julien to The Kitchen Lounge (3 blocks), per the current agenda.

THURSDAY  |  SEPTEMBER 17

Morning + Midday Sessions

7:30-8:30a (MST)Breakfast Buffet
8:30-8:45a (MST)Opening Remarks
8:45-9:45a (MST)Brad / Marne (1st Hour)
9:45-10:00a (MST)15-Min Break
10:00-11:00a (MST)Brad / Marne (2nd Hour)
11:00-11:45a (MST)Chad Sakonchick (AI: From Experimentation to Proof of Concept)
11:45-12:00p (MST)Break / Load Plates for Lunch
12:00-2:00p (MST)Glenn Hopper (AI in Restructuring: Governance, Access, and Judgement)

Afternoon Activity + Dinner

2:00-2:30p (MST)Transition to Shuttle Vans in Front of Hotel
2:30-3:00p (MST)Transportation to Railbike (30-minute drive)
3:00-5:30p (MST)Railbike Adventure
5:30-6:00p (MST)Transportation to Hotel (30-minute drive)
6:00-6:45p (MST)10-minute Uber ride
7:00p-TBD (MST)Dinner at Chautauqua Dining Hall

RAILBIKE / BIKING LOGISTICS

Colorado Railbike Adventures | 4121 County Road 3, Erie, CO 80516. Wear secure / closed-toe shoes, sunglasses and a layer. Do not bring alcohol onto the ride. More Details Here

DINNER + TRANSPORTATION

Dinner begins at 7:00p (MST) at Chautauqua Dining Hall, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder, CO 80302. Plan to Uber both ways.

Friday + Departure Plan

Departure day, return groups and food expectations.

FRIDAY  |  SEPTEMBER 18

7:30-8:30a (MST)Breakfast Buffet
8:30-9:00a (MST)Kyle – Cowork + basic financial modeling
9:00-9:30a (MST)Rob – Excel to PowerPoint
9:30-9:45a (MST)15-Min Break
9:45-10:15a (MST)Michael – Prompting conventions, pros + cons

10:15-10:45a (MST)Todd – Leverage AI with Your Expertise and Experience
10:45-11:00a (MST)15-Min Break
11:00-11:45a (MST)State of the Union
11:45-12:00p (MST)Load Plates for Lunch
12:00p-TBD (MST)Lunch Buffet / Departure

Returning around the same time

Use these windows to coordinate airport rides. For tight flights, use Uber / Lyft or leave early.

10:15-10:46 AM (MST)Zach Goldsmith; Eric Welchko
Early departure – Uber/Lyft recommended
3:40-4:00 PM (MST)Wade Horst; Carl Esterhuysen
Erik White; Greg Milligan; Tom Hidder
4:30-4:51 PM (MST)Ed Derengowski; Gilberto Orozco
Todd Zoha; Ron Lottman
6:03 PM (MST)Max Clegg

5:13-7:15 PM (MST)Lou Natale; Michael Lynch; John McDonald; Ben Gonzalez
Staying / no DEN returnDoris Heinen; John C. Horner III; Kyle Schanzer; Rick Disney
 Bill Patterson; Brad Harwick; Jim Harney
Mac Rowland; Rob Rossiter; Tim Monahan

TRANSPORTATION BACK TO THE AIRPORT

For AB1 return timing, use the RTD AB1 live schedule linked on Page 2. For tight flights, use Uber / Lyft and allow extra buffer for traffic and airport security.

DEPARTURE REMINDER

Coordinate with attendees in your return window. For tight flights, use Uber / Lyft and leave extra buffer for traffic and airport security.