Student Union: The Blackstone LaunchPad

Join Tom Ruggie, founder and CEO of Destiny Wealth Partners and Destiny Family Office, and InvestmentNews 2025 Advisor of the Year - Alternative Investments, as he shares insights on his journey from humble beginnings in Lake County to leading a $1.5 billion wealth management organization recognized by the leaders in the industry, including Barron's, Forbes and InvestmentNews. Drawing inspiration from baseball legends Mickey Mantle and Derek Jeter, Tom, an avid collector of sports memorabilia, will explore how perseverance, integrity and continuous learning can turn early struggles into long-term success.

Through candid stories, hard-earned lessons and a few inspired truths, Tom will help you find your own playbook for achieving your ultimate destiny, whether you're looking to launch your first startup or shape your career path.

You'll walk away with an insider's perspective on what it really takes to build a lasting career, business or legacy from the ground up, including:

1. How to turn setbacks into stepping stones: Reframing failure as a necessary part of progress.

2. Why integrity is a lifelong competitive advantage: How "doing the right thing, period" creates trust, opportunity and long-term success.

3. How to build your own personal playbook for growth: Why surrounding yourself with the right people, staying curious and never being complacent are key.

4. Why outworking and outlearning others beats pure talent: A philosophy that there are no shortcuts to success. Playing the long game and putting in the effort and consistency define real greatness.

5. How to stay fulfilled for life: Aligning your passion with your purpose and refusing to ever truly "retire" from doing what you love.



Registration Link: https://ucf.startuptree.co/event/s/2w3xQP36FXUfUbFCX3Rfwx/Playbook-for-the-Long-Game-of-Success%253A-Outwork.-Outlearn.-Outlast.