Founders Live Des Moines

Thu May 08 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-05:00

Confluence Brewing Company | Des Moines

Founders Live
Publisher/HostFounders Live
Founders Live Des Moines
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The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition arrives in Des Moines!
About this Event

WE ARE EXCITED TO LAUNCH FOUNDERS LIVE DES MOINES
Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience.

5 Founders

99 second each

4 minutes of audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Iowa.



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Starring

Anna Ito as the City Leader



Competing Founders and Startups

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Agenda

6:00 - Networking and Happy Hour

7:00 - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

8:00 - More Networking + After-Party hangout



Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

  • The with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
  • An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Confluence Brewing Company, 1235 Thomas Beck Road, Des Moines, United States

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