An Invitation Letter
PROXIMITY
Close the gap to capital, customers, and scale. Together.
I am writing to extend a personal invitation to join us as a featured speaker at the 2026 Good Soil Forum, taking place October 8–10, 2026, in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex.
Good Soil Forum is a nonprofit initiative of the Good Soil Economic Development Corporation. At its core, Good Soil is about stewardship: of vision, of people, and of possibility. The guiding theme for 2026 is Proximity. We believe transformation accelerates when leaders are brought closer to what they need to grow: closer to capital, closer to decision-makers, closer to systems, and closer to one another.
Over three days, we will convene more than 1,500 founders, investors, and operators for keynote conversations, curated panels, applied working sessions, and live capital activation on the main stage.
This year's confirmed speakers include Tyler Perry and John Hope Bryant. Past stages have welcomed Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Lorenzo, Tabitha Brown, and other distinguished leaders across business, culture, finance, and faith. This is a gathering grounded in service, substance, and stewardship, where leadership is expressed through presence and contribution.
Will you join us on the Good Soil stage? Your voice and experience would bring meaningful depth to this conversation, and I would be honored to welcome you into this gathering of builders committed to shaping a more just and durable economic future. If you're open to the conversation, a simple reply below is all it takes to begin.
I recognize the many demands on your schedule and am grateful for your thoughtful consideration. Should you wish to explore this invitation further, my team stands ready to assist.
Share your information and our team will follow up with speaker details, logistics, and next steps within two business days.