Empowering everyday people to build wealth without hype, distractions, or guesswork.
Whether you’re a busy professional earning a strong income but short on time, a successful entrepreneur with most of your wealth concentrated in your business, or an aspiring founder at the beginning of your tech startup journey, one thing is clear: you want your financial life to progress and grow.
Historically, early-stage investing—which has fueled the creation of fortunes through companies like Facebook, Uber, and Airbnb—has been accessible only to the wealthy and well-connected. The majority were encouraged to rely on traditional retirement accounts and simply hope for the best outcomes.
If you are reading this, it’s likely you have made many smart decisions so far. Yet, you may sense that relying solely on your 401(k) won’t deliver the life you envision. You crave greater freedom, more options, and enhanced upward mobility. However, you’re not interested in hype, distractions, or guesswork. What you need is clarity, structure, and a trusted path forward.
You can learn more by attending our Lunch and Learn on Thursday the 26th.
As a Partner at a leading venture capital firm, I have witnessed early-stage investing drive extraordinary wealth for those with access: the affluent, the connected, the insiders. Meanwhile, dedicated professionals and entrepreneurs have been left with slow-growing retirement plans and limited investment choices.
Recognizing this imbalance, I was convinced that a shift was necessary.
This realization led to the creation of an upward mobility space specifically designed to empower everyday people. It provides access to the knowledge, networks, and investment strategies that were once exclusive to the elite.
This is not just a platform—it is a movement anchored in a simple belief: when individuals gain access to the right information, the right connections, and the best strategies, their entire financial trajectory can rise, regardless of where they started.
The movement begins by introducing alternative assets and focusing on early-stage company investments. Think of it as a Wealth Blueprint—a straightforward, accessible plan for building wealth through innovation. It’s tailored for those who want their money to grow without becoming full-time investors. The Blueprint demystifies the world of early-stage investing, explaining how real wealth is created in today’s economy.
For those ready to advance further, we offer the Investor Accelerator—a comprehensive program where clarity transforms into actionable skill. Over four structured modules, participants learn to evaluate early-stage companies, construct a diversified portfolio, and invest with intelligence—even if they are new to this space. This is a premium, certificate-earning program designed for individuals who wish to invest confidently.
Within the Accelerator lies something even more powerful—a proprietary strategy that unifies all the lessons. This system makes early-stage investing accessible, affordable, and less risky for everyday people. It is the approach that can truly make a difference.
Our new upward mobility platform is committed to unlocking opportunities that were once out of reach. It provides access to investments previously reserved for the elite, enabling your financial journey to rise—steadily, intelligently, and with confidence.
No matter if you’re a busy professional or a successful entrepreneur, your future deserves the chance to ascend. Now, that possibility is finally within reach.
Best wishes on your journey to upward mobility!
Heath Butler
Founder & Chairman, Innovation Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Partner, Mercury Fund
ICUE is a 501c3 organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and enabling entrepreneurs and investors