Wednesday, January 21, 2026
David Gertler
“How much money would you need in the bank so you would not have to work?” Join club president David Gertler, who was asked that exact question nearly 40 years ago during a job interview, for a lively and interactive discussion exploring the provocative question of “what’s enough?”
We'll dig into financial models, challenge conventional planning approaches, and share diverse perspectives on what financial security actually means. Whether you're mapping your route, recalculating along the way, or wondering if you've already arrived, bring your ideas, models, assumptions and questions as we explore:
- What metrics and milestones actually matter?
- How do our definitions of "enough" shift over time?
- Alternative frameworks for thinking about financial security beyond traditional models
This isn't about perfect answers—it's about honest conversation and fresh perspectives on one of life's most personal questions.
WHEN: Jan 21st 8pm ET
WHERE: Zoom (see below)
COST: Free for members, $10 for non-members
Bio: Entrepreneur, software executive, investor, mentor, stand-up comedian, improv director and performer, pickleball player, board member, compensation committee board chair, award winner for management, leadership and community service, David Gertler likes to stay active and push himself. He loves learning, he earned four degrees: a BS in Mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an MS in Applied Mathematics, also from Rensselaer, a MS in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins and an MBA, with distinction, from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and he still finds time to build mathematical models and help others network for career and business development.
Zoom Info:
Wharton WCNCR is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
