Adulting 101 - Big Decisions Made Simpler
Welcome (5 mins)
Session 1 (25 mins) : Career Clarity
Speaker: Lindsay Rone
Lindsay Rone, MBA, is Vice President and Business Development Director at GreenState Credit Union with over 15 years of experience in financial services. She is passionate about expanding access to homeownership and strengthening financial inclusion, particularly for historically marginalized communities. Named a 2023 Des Moines Business Record Forty Under 40 honoree, Lindsay also serves on the strategic planning committee for LadyLike DSM and continues her long-standing community service as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
5-min Break + LinkedIn Headshot Booth
Session 2 (25 mins): Money Moves (Big & Small Decisions)
Speaker: Dylan Waugh
Dylan Waugh is an Asset/Liability Officer at Bankers Trust with over 10 years of experience in the finance industry. He leads financial forecasting initiatives in commercial banking and manages investment strategy and risk mitigation within the bank’s bond portfolio. Outside of work, Dylan is a marathon runner, soccer player, and helps organize soccer leagues from Des Moines to Minneapolis.
15-min Break + Networking + Headshot Booth + Raffle Giveaway
Session 3 (25 mins) : Investing
Speaker: James Van Diest
James Van Diest is the Founder of Van Diest Capital, a registered investment advisor (RIA) specializing in private wealth management for accredited investors, business capital management, and private investment offerings. He holds an MBA and Master of Finance from Iowa State University, along with dual bachelor’s degrees in Finance and Business Economics. James lives in Ankeny with his wife, Kali, and their two young sons, Lux and Micah.
Q&A with the Speakers (15-20 mins)
Closing Remarks (~2 mins) + Raffle Giveaway
Post-Event Networking (Optional)
A big thank you to Gravitate for generously sponsoring and hosting this event! We’re grateful for their support of YPC and our community. To learn more about Gravitate, check out their website!
