FreedomFest 2026

Mark Skousen is an economist, investor, and educator known for bridging academic theory and real-world markets. He is the founder and producer of FreedomFest and has spent decades advancing the case for free markets, entrepreneurship, and sound money.

A former professor at Columbia Business School and current professor at Chapman University, Skousen has authored more than 25 books on economics, history, and liberty. His latest book, The Greatest American: Benjamin Franklin — The Most Versatile Mind of His Era, reframes Franklin... Read More →

Rudolfo Beltran is Vice-President of Capital Acquisition at InNova Global Fund, an SEC Regulation D 506(c) microfinance investment platform delivering a 12% to 24% APY return to accredited investors through deployment in Kenya's booming microfinance market. With over 25 years of experience... Read More →

InNova Global Fund is a U.S.-based organization dedicated to expanding access to financial opportunity in underserved communities around the world. While we do not issue microloans directly, we play a vital behind-the-scenes role by providing the administrative infrastructure that... Read More →