FOUNDER/FEST VI

126 N Jefferson Street, Suite 100,Milwaukee WI 53202

07 December, 2022

Description

The Milwaukee Founders Community, a grassroots collaboration of Milwaukee startup founders, has formed to host the last event of 2022 that brings founders together to create an experience of community, support, and celebration of each other's wins and challenges. 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 6:00-8:00 pm | Startup Village: Highlighting 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. Sign up to Demo: https://forms.gle/wCQk7Esgmpny5gp99 6:30 pm | Introduction & Welcome 6:30-8:00 pm | Founder Features: Short 15 minute stories by founders. Sponsored by Godfrey and Kahn. Speaker lineup coming soon! Presented by EmpowerHR 9:00 pm | FOUNDER/FEST concludes; After party. 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.