30–31 Mar 2017
BYU Deadlines
Registration:
24 Mar 11:55 pm
Spring Founders Conference 2017
Schedule
Time Zone: MDT (America/Denver)
Thursday, 30 March 2017
10:00 am–11:30 am
Women's Event
The McEwen's will be opening their home for you to learn tips from professional chef, Senthil Krishnamurthy, as he shares with us his expertise. You’ll visit with old friends and meet new ones! Lunch included.
McEwen's Home, Lindon—See Map Page
Business Casual
Business Casual
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Check-In and Mingle
Get Instructions for NVC Speed Pitch
Outside W408/W410 Tanner Bldg
Business Casual
Business Casual
2:00 pm–3:30 pm
NVC Speed Pitch
Come see the 16 best BYU startups kick-off the 2-day New Venture Challenge. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to get a first look at the teams.
W408/W410 Tanner Bldg
Business Casual
Business Casual
5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Founders Banquet
We look forward to catching up with you at the Founders Banquet at the Provo City Library. We are pleased to announce that Provo City Mayor, John Curtis, will be joining us for the evening and speaking during the program portion of the night. We hope to see you there!
5:30–6:00 PM—Arrival
6:00 PM—Dinner Begins
5:30–6:00 PM—Arrival
6:00 PM—Dinner Begins
Provo City Library—See Map Page
Business Professional
Business Professional
Friday, 31 March 2017
8:00 am–9:30 am
Founders Breakfast
Come to the Skyroom to listen to BYU quarterback, Taysom Hill, share his experience on balancing life and staying positive in adversity.
8:00 AM—Arrival
8:30 AM—Breakfast Served
8:00 AM—Arrival
8:30 AM—Breakfast Served
Skyroom, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Team Showcase
Check-in at the entryway to the 4th floor of the Tanner Building (east side of the bldg) for your room assignment.
The top 16 teams will give an in-depth presentation about their business followed by Q&A from Founders. You will be selecting the top 8 teams to receive cash prizes, and the opportunity to pitch in the NVC Final Event.
The top 16 teams will give an in-depth presentation about their business followed by Q&A from Founders. You will be selecting the top 8 teams to receive cash prizes, and the opportunity to pitch in the NVC Final Event.
4th Floor Tanner Bldg Entrance
Business Casual
Business Casual
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Founders Lunch
The Executive Director will report on the State of the Center as you enjoy visiting with your fellow Founders.
W408/W410 Tanner Bldg
Business Casual
Business Casual
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
The Joseph Smith Papers: Exploring the Council of 50
Be a part of this exclusive opportunity to learn about the Council of 50 from The Joseph Smith Papers. Church historian, Ron Esplin, will be presenting.
W308 Tanner Bldg
Business Casual
Business Casual
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
NVC Final
You definitely do not want to miss this high-energy, super-powered, crowd-pleasing Final Event! The BEST teams will be awarded CASH.
140 Auditorium, Joseph Smith Building
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm
Founder Hosted Dinner
Please come enjoy a casual meal with your Founder Friends at the home of Scott and Marilyn Petersen.
Scott and Marilyn Petersen's Home, Orem—See Map Page
Business Casual
Business Casual