FOUNDER/FEST

An experience that brings Milwaukee area startup founders together to build a community of support and celebration.

About this event
A grassroots collaboration of Milwaukee startup founders has formed to host a new event that brings founders together to create an experience of community, support, and celebration.

In addition to music, food, and networking, FOUNDER/FEST will feature a “startup village” where founders will showcase and talk about their startup, as well as “founder forums” for founders to share their entrepreneurial journeys with attendees.

Click here if you're a founder who's interested in talking about your startup and/or sharing your entrepreneurial story at FOUNDER/FEST.
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 help
Maintain an inclusive atmosphere -- founders of all types are welcome
Relationships over business cards -- create connections before transactions

WHAT'S ON TAP?

FOUNDER/FEST will focus on socializing, celebrating, and building relationships. The event will emphasize storytelling, rather than how-to workshops.

5:00 pm | FOUNDER/FEST begins

5:00-9:00 pm | Music, networking, and food [Pizza Sponsored by Newance] Thanks!

5:00-8:00 pm | Startup Village

5:30 pm | Welcome Message & Kickoff

6:00-8:00 pm | Founder Forums (A series of short founder stories)

9:00 pm | FOUNDER/FEST concludes

9:00 pm-Midnight | After party (Club Charlies, 320 E Menomonee St)

FOUNDER/FEST is organized by 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