The Noir Reserve™

Request your invitation.

May 7–9, 2027  ·  Santa Barbara, California

Before your story, a word on ours.

I built The Noir Reserve for the version of myself who was leading, building, and still looking for a room that understood both the weight and the possibility of that. If that’s where you are, I’d like to know your story. Every request that comes through is read by me directly, so take your time with it.

Nneka E. Lee, Founder

Why we ask

The Noir Reserve was built on four things: ownership, true community, accountability, and cultural celebration. We ask for a fuller picture of who you are and what you’re building because the room only works if it’s considered, not because we’re collecting names.

What we look for

Every request is read personally. We ask that each guest bring at least twelve years of professional experience, with meaningful time spent leading, building, or investing. Beyond that, those in the room share four things.

  • Established influence. You lead, fund, or shape something with real reach.
  • An ownership mindset. You think in terms of equity, legacy, and what gets passed forward.
  • Generosity. You bring as much as you hope to gain, whether that is capital, counsel, access, or perspective.
  • Trust. What is shared here stays here, and your word means something.

This isn't a room for pitching. The best introductions here happen through trust, not a sales deck.

Titles and industries vary. Alignment does not.

Nneka E. Lee, Founder of The Noir Reserve
Nneka E. Lee · Founder

Your Introduction

Tell us your story.

Share your details below. Every request is read personally. Your private itinerary and guest details follow once your request has been reviewed.

Interested in partnering or sponsoring? Use our partnership form.

What happens next

  1. 01

    Submit your request

    Every request is read personally.

  2. 02

    A conversation

    Selected guests are invited to a 30-minute conversation with our founder.

  3. 03

    Your invitation

    Accepted guests are notified by email with next steps.

  4. 04

    Reserve your seat

    A $500 deposit, made through a private payment page, secures your place and counts toward the $1,900 founding rate, available through November 30, 2026.

    Deposits are non-refundable but may be transferred to another approved guest.

Have additional questions?

You are welcome to book a short informational session about the weekend.

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