Fast. Forward. is an in-person or virtual, interactive master class offered in an informal, small, classroom-style environment. Class sizes vary—but we always cap the class at 100 students to keep it small enough to meet everyone, but large enough to have various perspectives in our discussions.

For in-person classes we meet in a day-long format. Doors open at 7:30 am; class runs from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. For virtual master classes, we split the program into two half days, meeting online from noon–4:00 EST.

In-person classes are not recorded, but virtual classes are—with the opportunity for registered attendees to revisit the recording for a period of 2 weeks after the virtual class.

For in-person classes, the dress code is business casual, but honestly, we just want you to be comfortable for the day. So, if jeans (or fancy dresses!) are your thing, those work just as well. You do you. We’ll do our best to manage the room temperature, but we suggest that you bring a sweater or dress in layers as event rooms tend to have uneven heating, and there is nothing worse than being cold or hot all day long.

Lunch and snacks are included in your tuition; however, you are welcome to bring your own food if you prefer. There will be boxed lunches, and we’ll have filtered water, hot coffee, and tea all day. Psst! There’s even a chocolate break. If you have special dietary needs, please contact hello@marketwiseacademy.com as soon as possible and we should be able to accommodate you as long as you register early action or right on time.

Class sizes vary, depending on the space and the COVID guidelines, but we always cap them at 100 people. 

Bring your favorite note-taking device – laptop, pen, and paper, etc. — and be sure to bring a jacket or sweater in preparation for unpredictable room temperatures. 

Space is limited, and we’d hate to have to turn you away, if we are at capacity. It’s best to register early.

Unfortunately, we cannot save seats without a credit card.

Yes! In fact, if you pre-register you will receive a $50 promo code when we notify you of the official date.

Yes! Your name will be added to the waitlist and if someone cancels, we will contact you. If we have at least 50 people on our waitlist, we’ll open up a second day.

Not yet, but this is in the works.

Of course! We are always happy to hear from you. Just send us a note. 

Each Circle has specific focus. Join the Circles that fit your focus.

Circles meet virtually once a week for one hour for 4 weeks.

The Circles are recorded and are available to watch for 2 weeks from the date of the virtual meet-up.

Yes, and they are available for 2 weeks after the meeting.

Yes! We have created a MarketWise Academy LinkedIn group just for this purpose.

Yes, we do! We encourage organizations to send more than one person to attend. Companies sending more than 5 attendees will pay the group rate of $695 per registration. Please contact us at hello@marketwiseacademy.com to purchase group seats. Group purchases must be made in a single order from the same organization. Individuals from separate companies or organizations may not group together in the same order to receive the discount.

Have a group of 50+? Contact us at hello@marketwiseacademy.com for a private class.

If you have a fever, loss of taste/smell, or are showing any other potential symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19, or have recently been in close contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home and contact us at hello@marketwiseacademy.com to initiate a credit toward a future class or a transfer.

Yes. You may join a virtual Master Class, a Mentoring Circles or take a Video Primer.

Of course! If you don’t want to wait until Fast. Forward. comes to your city, you are welcome to register in any city you want. We welcome both regional and long-distance travelers to our classes.

Yes, thanks for asking! We will be frequently adding cities throughout the year, and if you join our email list, you’ll be the first to know the communities we’ll be coming to. And, if you’re up for a trip, you are always welcome to travel to any of our classes.

If we’re not scheduled in your area yet, please email us at hello@marketwiseacademy.com to request that we come to your city next. Just like any business, we gauge the level of interest before booking—but with your help, it’s much more likely we’ll be there sooner rather than later.

While we don’t give refunds, we do understand extenuating circumstances—just one of the many things we learned from the pandemic. If you do need to cancel, contact us and we will try to be as accommodating as we can. You can also transfer the seat to a friend or colleague for the master class you booked. Please just send us a note at hello@marketwiseacademy.com so that we can update the attendee information to ensure there is no confusion during check-in.

If you cannot attend the master class on the date that you originally booked, we can credit you for a seat that can be applied to a master class in another city at a future date of your choosing. Alternatively, with authorization you may transfer your seat to a colleague for the same date and location. Please contact us at hello@marketwiseacademy.com to initiate and confirm a transfer.

MarketWise Academy is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. If you are asked to stop any harassing behavior, as determined in the Company’s sole discretion, you are expected to comply immediately. If you engage in harassing behavior, in the Company’s sole discretion, the Company and/or any of its agents may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from the event with no refund, and/or contacting law enforcement. At all times during participation in the Event, whether virtually or in-person, you will act professionally in such conduct as is expected of a participant or attendee at a professional event, and Company shall have the right to expel you from the event if at any point it believes, in its sole discretion, you are not fulfilling that obligation. You agree that you will follow all instructions of any onsite property manager or other representative or agent of the Owner while on the Property.

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