FOUNDER/FEST

502 South 2nd Street,Milwaukee WI 53204

24 March, 2022

Description

An experience that brings Milwaukee area startup founders and entrepreneurs together to build a community of support and celebration. A grassroots collaboration of Milwaukee startup founders has formed to host the third version of an event that brings founders together to create an experience of community, support, and celebration. WHO WILL BE THERE?Founders, entrepreneurs, and community members in the startup ecosystem from all over the Milwaukee region and beyond will be in attendance. If you're the current, recent, or future founder of a startup, please make an effort to come out and participate in the Milwaukee founder community. We ask that each individual commits to the following: Constructive comments only -- founders have a vision, see how you can helpMaintain an inclusive atmosphere -- founders of all types are welcomeRelationships over business cards -- create connections before transactionsWHAT'S ON TAP?FOUNDER/FEST will focus on socializing, celebrating, and building relationships. The event will emphasize storytelling, rather than how-to workshops. 6:00 pm | FOUNDER/FEST begins 6:00-9:00 pm | Music, drinks, networking, and food [Pizza Sponsored by Newance; Beer Sponsored by Indeed Brewing Company -- Thanks!] 6:00-8:00 pm | The Startup Village is presented by The Milky Way Tech Hub. Milky Way Tech hub will host the Startup Village segment which aims to highlight rising founders in the city. Are you a founder and want to share what you're working on with the community? Do you want to win $2,500+ to kickstart your idea or company the night of FOUNDER/FEST? Then, apply for a booth in our Startup Village to demo your product or service and for a chance to win: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqBAqMrliD0ZiTpYDds-PtBETT34pmekQowzVUBchiXbT0ZQ/viewform 6:30 pm | Introduction & Welcome by Brad Hollister, Founder of SwanLeap, Inc. Brought to you by Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. 6:30-8:00 pm | Founder Features: Short 15 minute stories by founders for founders sponsored by EmpowerHR Speaker Lineup: Coming Soon 9:00 pm | FOUNDER/FEST concludes 9:00 pm-Midnight | After party at Indeed Brewing Company FOUNDER/FEST is organized by the Milwaukee Founders Community, which is a decentralized, asynchronous collection of founders looking to challenge the status quo and build the future by consistently bringing the founder community together. There is no board, no committees, no economic reports, no consultants, just a community of doers focused on founders and helping them along their journey.