Off The Couch Book Tour + Fireside Chat

About the book: Off The Couch is the story of what happens when service becomes a habit instead of an assignment. It traces a path from the discipline of the United States Air Force to the messy, hopeful work of building startup ecosystems in places that were told they’d never have one. Along the way, Robert unpacks the practical machinery of resilience: how to keep moving when the plan collapses, how to turn data and hard truths into better decisions, and how to build the kind of network that catches founders before they fall. Part memoir, part playbook, this book (https://robertblacklidge.com/off-the-couch) is written for the person still sitting on the couch — the veteran in transition, the founder waiting for permission, the community leader wondering whether one person can move an entire ecosystem forward. The answer, gathered across hundreds of pitches, mentors, and midnight launches, is yes.About our speaker:Robert Blacklidge Robert Blacklidge is an educator, technology…