10–12 Oct 2018
BYU Deadlines
Registration:
7 Oct 11:55 pm
2018 Fall Founders Conference
Schedule
Tickets for the game need to be purchased from BYU TICKETS using the promo code FOUNDERS. Tickets will be available until October 7.
Time Zone: MDT (America/Denver)
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
10:30 am–5:00 pm
Founders Golf Tournament
Come hit the links at Talon’s Cove for some friendly competition. With the Green Jacket at stake, bring your best drive, perfectly placed chip, and your game winning putt. Tee times are every 8 minutes starting at 11:30 am. Founders and guests will be responsible for the Green Fees of $49 per person (cart, range balls, and lunch are included). Boxed lunches will be served at the turn. Prizes will be awarded at Investors Day Breakfast.
CARPOOL: 10:30am at the AMC Classic Provo 12 parking lot (4925 N Edgewood Drive, Provo, UT 84604)
TEE OFF: 11:30am (every 8 minutes)
CARPOOL: 10:30am at the AMC Classic Provo 12 parking lot (4925 N Edgewood Drive, Provo, UT 84604)
TEE OFF: 11:30am (every 8 minutes)
Talon's Cove
Active
Active
Thursday, 11 October 2018
10:00 am–12:30 pm
Women's Event
Join us for an afternoon of inspiration featuring one of our very own women entrepreneur’s Vanessa Quigley, Co-Founder of Chatbooks. Learn about Vanessa’s “No matter how big we grow, we stay small” and “we exist to help people hold onto what matters” philosophy. Come prepared with a laptop or ipad, and your favorite pics for a hands-on workshop about how Chatbooks works and a delicious lunch with other exceptional women and friends!
Location: Dave Decker's Home
Business Casual
Business Casual
1:30 pm–2:30 pm
Welcome and Tour of New Engineering Building/Maker Space
This year we are pleased to announce a partnership of paramount importance, as one of our initiative’s we are spreading the entrepreneurial framework to colleges across campus. Michael Jensen, dean of the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology, will host a welcome for Founders to the new 200,000 sq. ft. Engineering Building. Founders will have time to mingle with one another, enjoy some refreshments, and tour the new building—including the 24,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center on the building’s first floor.
New Engineering Building Patio
Business Casual
Business Casual
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Big Idea Pitch
Your participation in the campus-wide and fully revamped “Big Idea Pitch” will be crucial. Many colleges on campus are participating at levels never before seen, so we have heightened expectations of the potential results. This competition has a proven track record of showcasing the ideas that turn into BYU’s most successful businesses. Don’t miss out on the moment when the idea is first brought to light!
Varsity Theater Wilkinson Student Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Founders Banquet
Come and enjoy a lovely dinner and keynote speaker, Jeff Harbach, CEO of the Kaufman Fellows Foundation. The Kaufman Foundation is the largest and most widely recognized think tank regarding entrepreneurship in the world. Jeff Harbach is a graduate of BYU, is a convert to the Church, played on BYU’s tennis team, is himself an entrepreneur, and now heads this very important Foundation. We will also be introduced to the new Marriott School Dean, Brigitte Madrian. The banquet will highlight the achievements you have made possible for the BYU Rollins Center and our amazing entrepreneur students. We look forward to sharing this evening in a Celebration of Excellence with each of you.
MIX & MINGLE: 6:00pm-6:45pm
DINNER & PROGRAM: 7:00pm-8:30pm
MIX & MINGLE: 6:00pm-6:45pm
DINNER & PROGRAM: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Cocktail
Cocktail
Friday, 12 October 2018
8:30 am–10:00 am
Founders Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as we introduce new Founders and hear Eric Rea, co-founder and CEO of Podium—one of the fastest growing companies in the country, share Podium’s story from BYU startup to thriving tech enterprise.
ADDRESS: 5132 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
ADDRESS: 5132 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
John Pestana's Garage
Business Casual
Business Casual
10:30 am–2:00 pm
Investors Day
The Founders Launchpad companies have been diligently working and gaining traction over the summer and are excited to share with you the progress they’ve made! Come see for yourself the profound effect you’re having on BYU’s student entrepreneurs. Lunch will be provided and the Utah investment community will be invited to infuse these promising companies with the capital they need to take their ventures to the next level!
ADDRESS: 5132 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
ADDRESS: 5132 N 300 W, Provo, UT 84604
John Pestana's Garage
Business Casual
Business Casual
5:30 pm–7:30 pm
Founders Luau
Join your fellow founders and friends for some laid back Hawaiian style food and fun! Thank you to the Burningham’s who have graciously offered to host this year’s tailgate Luau at their beautiful home. Come and mingle with our very own BYU football players and enjoy a variety of performances like the Haka, fire dancing, and traditional Hula from local Hawaiian Groups.
Jeff Burningham’s Home
Casual
Casual
Saturday, 13 October 2018
7:00 pm–10:00 pm
Homecoming Game: BYU vs Hawaii
Tickets for the game need to be purchased from BYU TICKETS using promo code FOUNDERS. Tickets will be available until October 7.
Lavell Edwards Stadium
Casual
Casual