# Event Details - **Event Name**: Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Success alone will not protect what matters most; Ries says only incorruptible design can.About this EventWhat if the most radical idea in business is that purpose is the best tool for unlocking long-term growth? And what if the secret to sustaining your organization’s integrity is readily available if you look in the right places?In his new book Incorruptible, Eric Ries reveals the hidden forces that he says cause even great organizations to drift from their original reason for being. Then he shows how to design businesses that can withstand that pressure. Drawing on two decades of work with founders, CEOs and investors, he exposes the flaws that make companies vulnerable to short-term thinking. He offers a blueprint for “mission-controlled” organizations that can grow, prosper, and endure without losing their soul.Using lessons gleaned from generations-old retailers and manufacturers to recently founded tech sector stars, Ries reframes the ethical longevity of business as a practical design problem. He provides every builder—founder, executive, investor or citizen—“a playbook to help avoid the inevitable pitfalls” (according to Mark Cuban) and the tools to create enterprises that uplift rather than exploit. He explores positive case studies such as Cost Plus Drugs, Costco, Hershey’s, Khan Academy, REI and others; he also delves into cautionary tales from Cadbury, J. Crew, Gateway, The Limited, Polaroid, Sears and Whole Foods.Success alone will not protect what matters most; Ries says only incorruptible design can.NotesPhoto courtesy of the speaker.SpeakersEric Ries, Entrepreneur; Author, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay GreatIn Conversation with Scott Cook, Co-founder and Chairman of the Executive Committee, Intuit5:30 p.m. doors open & check-in6–7 p.m. program7 p.m. book signing(all times Pacific Time) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-francisco/eric-ries-why-good-companies-go-bad-and-how-great-companies-stay-great/100001991408495417 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Business, Nonprofit, fine-arts, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The Commonwealth Club - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.33, max: 27.33, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Francisco - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Commonwealth Club - **lat**: 37.7933452 - **long**: -122.3925028 - **full address**: The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b7c24d4c9c60a2fa5c0cb6761ea2e51059969764555859a293286c740ac8f674-rimg-w1200-h675-dc1c2e60-gmir.jpg?v=1781087290 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great being held? - **A:** Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great? - **A:** Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great is organized by Inforum at the Commonwealth Club. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Eric Ries: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Francisco, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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