Jacob's 50th Birthday Party is not only a party, but a reflection of Jacob's life, and his continual striving to get more effect for the effort , with what Jim Collins calls "the genius of the AND". Specifically, Jacob's first half century of consciousness has had one continual theme: Rethinking Education. And, so here is the evolving plan about the logistics of the party, to have it be both enjoyable AND support Jacob's lifelong work.
Schedule of Events
| Pacific Time (PST) | GMT / UTC (24hr) | Segment
(Click Links for Details) |
In-Person Activities | Online Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10AM–12PM | Setup | Move current chairs to the walls | ||
| 12:00–12:30 PM | 19:00–20:20 | Get Manning Hall Tables/Chairs | Tech Setup | |
| 12:30–1:00 PM | 20:30–21:00 | Early Arrivals / Helpers | Greeters share program & info | Discord help &
Info by Greeter |
| 1:00–1:15 PM | 21:00–21:15 | Arrival & Settling In | Potluck setup, go to table | |
| 1:15–1:30 PM | 21:15–21:30 | Jacob Welcome's Everyone | Focus on the stage from table | Go to "stage" |
| 1:30–1:45 PM | 21:30–21:45 | First Guided Conversation: | Get food & table introductions | Go to "table",
intro & convo |
| 1:45–2:30 PM | 21:45–22:30 | Guided conversation & eating | ||
| 2:30–3:00 PM | 22:30–23:00 | Jacob Talks Cake + "Yes And" | Focus on the stage from table | Go to "stage" |
| 3:00–3:45 PM | 23:00–23:45 | Second Guided Conversation: | Guided conversation &
eating cake |
Back to "table" |
| 3:45–4:00 PM | 23:45–00:00 | Appreciation & Action | Jacob is on stage with closing | Go to "stage" |
| 4:00–4:30 PM | After-Event Mingling | People can mingle as desired | Mingle as desired | |
| 4:30–5:00 PM | Cleanup | Reverse Setup Process | Get Recordings |
Run-Of-Show for Teams
Event Floor Diagram

Table Topics
- 🧑💻 Digitools for Developing Economies
- 💼 Family Enterprise Education
- 🦸 Demeaned to Dignity
- 🧙 Master Mentor
- 🧑🏫 Master Educator
- 🤖 GPTeachers