The SEC, Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth – Washington, DC

Featuring The Honorable Michael Piwowar

Commissioner, Securities Exchange Commission

Hosted by
David Burton
Senior Fellow, Economic Policy, Institute for Economic Freedom,

The Heritage Foundation

SEC Commissioner Michael Piwowar has been a leading advocate for improving the regulatory environment for entrepreneurs seeking to raise capital.  As an economist, Dr. Piwowar brings a different perspective to a position usually held by attorneys.  Please join us for an extended conversation with Commissioner Piwowar on a wide range of topics, followed by audience questions and answers.  Topics for discussion will include the impact of the JOBS Act on entrepreneurs, private capital markets, Regulation A, crowdfunding, the decline in both the number of public companies and of initial public offerings, the SEC regulatory agenda and reforms to the SEC.

Monday, July 17, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. 

The Heritage Foundation’s Lehrman Auditorium. This event will be live streamed on the Heritage website as well.