BEYOND THE
ARTS CHICAGO
Meet Our TEACHERS
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LEADERSHIP WITH
REAL-WORLD IMPACT
Led by experienced practitioners, not just speakers.
Monard Lee brings over two decades of real-world business and real estate experience to the Beyond the Arts program. With more than $100M+ in real estate transactions across his career, Monard’s work spans development, investment strategy, and long-term asset building — the exact knowledge students rarely gain access to early in life.
Your journey through the PROGRAM
Phase 1 - Foundation
3 weeks
Financial literacy, real estate fundamentals, and mindset building.
PHASE 2 — TECHNOLOGY & OWNERSHIP
2 WEEKS
AI tools, smart contracts, and tokenized real estate concepts.
PHASE 3 — APPLICATION
1 WEEK
Engage directly with Alex and Jamie. Bring your questions!
PHASE 4 — COMMUNITY SHOWCASE
1 DAY
Students present work, partners engage, outcomes are shared.
ANNUAL SUMMIT
at a Glance
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REAL ESTATE
Learn the transaction cycle end-to-end
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SmART CONTRACTS
The future of escrow and fiduciary work
Select Your Experience
OuR REVIEWS
EDUCATOR
Sarah T.
DeepTechCo
“The Beyond the Arts Chicago Summit felt intentional from start to finish. The conversations were grounded, the speakers brought real experience, and the focus on real estate, technology, and ownership made the ideas immediately tangible. It didn’t feel like a conference — it felt like the beginning of something much bigger.”
STUDENT
Sarah T.
DeepTechCo
“The Beyond the Arts Chicago Summit felt intentional from start to finish. The conversations were grounded, the speakers brought real experience, and the focus on real estate, technology, and ownership made the ideas immediately tangible. It didn’t feel like a conference — it felt like the beginning of something much bigger.”
audience
Sarah T.
DeepTechCo
“The Beyond the Arts Chicago Summit felt intentional from start to finish. The conversations were grounded, the speakers brought real experience, and the focus on real estate, technology, and ownership made the ideas immediately tangible. It didn’t feel like a conference — it felt like the beginning of something much bigger.”
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