The 14th Annual
Prime Quadrant Conference
An annual event bringing together world class speakers and 400+ high-net-worth investors in support of pediatric care and mental health.
November 5th, 2026 • Four Seasons Toronto
Since 2011, the families, leaders, and minds shaping global capital have gathered in Toronto.
Elizabeth earned a BA in Politics and French from Washington and Lee University and an MBA in Finance and Econometrics and Statistics from the University of Chicago. She is a charterholder of CAIA.
At the center of the platform is the Hot Smart Rich podcast, one of the fastest-growing business podcasts in the U.S. In under its first year, HSR surpassed 1.8 million total downloads and reached over 500,000 individual audience members, entering a category where only 7% of business and entrepreneurship podcasts are hosted by women. The show has become a cultural force by creating space for high-impact conversations about money, investing, power, relationships, and modern female ownership, delivered with an intimate, group-chat energy. HSR is anchored by its global community, HSR Angels, and operates as a real-world and digital network supporting women in building personal and generational wealth.
Beyond media, Hot Smart Rich operates HSR Ventures, an investment platform backing businesses that result in better outcomes for women including Bird&Be, Allara Health, and Locker. The platform pairs capital with cultural credibility, storytelling, and distribution through the HSR ecosystem, often driving increased inbound interest from investors and strategic partners for portfolio founders.
In December 2025, Hot Smart Rich announced a landmark seven-figure strategic investment from FlightStory, the global media and investment company co-founded by Steven Bartlett. The partnership supports HSR’s ambition to build the biggest female ambition brand of the next decade, with plans to 10x revenue and team growth across content, commercial partnerships, product, e-commerce, and community.
Prior to co-founding Owl Rock, Marc spent more than two decades at KKR, serving on the firm’s Management Committee and as the Global Head of Energy and Infrastructure. Marc has a wide range of experience in alternative investments, including leadership roles in private credit, private equity, and infrastructure. Prior to joining KKR, he was with Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he focused on mergers and acquisitions and principal investment activities.
Marc is actively involved in a variety of nonprofit organizations, serving as a board member of the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Mount Sinai Health System, Riverdale Country School, Stanford University Board of Trustees, and the 92nd Street Y.
Marc received an MBA with high distinction, Baker Scholar, from Harvard Business School and an AB with honours and distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from Stanford University.
Courtney began his career as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, working with brands such as Procter & Gamble, Under Armour, and Vitamin Water. Carter and Courtney then started VeeV Spirits, a vodka alternative and one of the fastest growing independent brands in the U.S. VeeV won a range of awards such as Technomic’s Fast 50 and Inc. Magazine's 500 Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. (#7 in the food & beverage category), before exiting to a multinational strategic in 2016.
Courtney was also named one of the Top 100 Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs at its annual Builders + Innovators Awards Summit multiple years (2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017).
Courtney and Carter are the co-authors of the national bestseller Shortcut Your Startup (Simon & Schuster, 2018): http://shortcutyourstartup.com/
Courtney has been a keynote and main stage speaker at various events like Web Summit and guest on many of the top podcasts. He was also appointed as one of the first Executives in Residence (EIRs) for the city of Los Angeles by then Mayor Eric Garcetti. He also serves on the boards of the US Soccer Federation Foundation, the Los Angeles Opera, and select M13 portfolio companies such as Thrive Global, Lifeforce, and Arena Club.
Courtney has been an active member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) for 15+ yrs and has twice served as the President of the Bel Air Chapter as well as the YPO International Board.
On the personal side, Courtney is passionate about many causes, including philanthropy and sports. He has made commitments of both time and money to democracy, climate change, underserved communities, Ivy League Athletics, and US Soccer Federation & Foundations, among others. Courtney is also a minority owner of football clubs Leeds United (UK) and PSM Makassar (Indonesia).
Courtney is also a former professional football player and holds the distinction of being the oldest player to ever make their professional debut in a top league with Vilaverdense FC in Portugal during the spring of 2024: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/pro-soccer-rookie-courtney-reum-45-financier-293491cc?st=8cria9wz9slhuzi&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
Courtney holds a B.A. with distinction from Columbia University in New York and is an alumni of Harvard Business School, where he also guest lectures.
A Selection of
Past Speakers
Watch Last Year’s Conference Keynotes
Getting There
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Located in the heart of Yorkville, the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto offers a refined setting defined by modern design and exceptional service. Widely recognized for its luxury accommodations and thoughtfully designed event spaces, the hotel is considered one of Toronto’s leading destinations for business and cultural gatherings.
Accommodations
Special rates are available at the Four Seasons Toronto for our conference guests. Click here to book your stay or contact group.toronto@fourseasons.com to take advantage of our preferred rates.
Parking
Valet Parking is available on site.
Self parking available at 74 Yorkville Ave.
3 minute walk to venue.
Public Transit
Bay subway stop on the Bloor Line (Line 2).
3 minute walk to venue.
Championing the
Prime Quadrant Foundation
Every conference contributes directly to mental health, wellness, and community causes our families and team care about most. The cost of your ticket is a donation to the Prime Quadrant Foundation.
Our Sponsors
We are so grateful to our sponsors whose continued support makes the Prime Conference possible.
Connect with
Prime Quadrant
Wealth is personal. The conversation should be too. For families nearing or at $30M+ and a complex, multi-generational scope, we're here when you're ready to talk.