11–12 Apr 2019
BYU Deadlines
Registration:
5 Apr 11:55 pm
Spring Founders Conference 2019
Schedule
Time Zone: MDT (America/Denver)
Thursday, 11 April 2019
10:30 am–1:00 pm
Mary Crafts Culinary Workshop
Come create a culinary masterpiece with our master chef, Mary Crafts. We’ll visit with old friends, make new ones, and leave having shared in something unforgettable. Lunch will be served.
504 W 1100 N, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Casual
Casual
10:30 am–1:00 pm
TopGolf Event
Let the games begin! Bring your competitive spirit, let’s tee-off and have a bit of friendly fun. There is no need to be a seasoned golfer, this event welcomes all different skill levels. Lunch will be served.
920 Jordan River Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
Casual
Casual
2:15 pm–3:45 pm
Miller NVC Semi-Final Judging
Help us judge the sixteen best BYU startups which will determine the top eight $15,000 NVC winners. Be a part of launching the next big BYU student-founded company!
3220 WILK, 3211 WILK
Business Casual
Business Casual
4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Miller NVC Team Mentoring
The top 16 teams will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with you. Here they will have an opportunity to sharpen their focus based on your perspective and guidance.
3220 WILK, 3211 WILK
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Founders Banquet
Let’s mix and mingle! Come share a delicious drink and a lively conversation amongst friends and colleagues. We are thrilled to have Dean Brigitte Madrian and Academic Vice President Jim Rasband as our Keynote Panel. During the banquet, we will be pleased to present Ryan Smith with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and the recipients of the Williams Award will be announced.
6:00-7:00pm - Pre-Banquet Reception
7:00-9:00pm - Dinner & Program
6:00-7:00pm - Pre-Banquet Reception
7:00-9:00pm - Dinner & Program
Hinckley Alumni Center Assembly Hall
Cocktail
Cocktail
Friday, 12 April 2019
8:30 am–9:30 am
Founders Breakfast
Enjoy a hearty breakfast as we introduce our new Founders.
Hinckley Alumni Center Assembly Hall
Business Casual
Business Casual
9:30 am–1:50 pm
Goldman Sachs Investors Seminar
Speaker 1: 9:30-10:20am
Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Partner. Global Head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation
Topic: A culture of service and philanthropy
Speaker 2: 10:25-11:15am
George Lee, Goldman Sachs Partner. Co-Chief Information Officer at Goldman Sachs and former head of the Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking Group.
Topic: Recent shifts in the technology landscape and their influence on capital markets and tech spending trends
Speakers 3: 11:20-12:10pm
Matt Weir, Managing Director & Michael Murdoch, Vice President. Goldman Sachs Investment Strategy Group
Topic: Global investment recommendations in a rattled world.
Lunch: 12:10-12:40pm
Speaker 4: 12:45-1:35pm
Megan Starr, Vice President. Impact Investing, Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Topic: The ABCs of ESG and Impact Investing
Asahi Pompey, Goldman Sachs Partner. Global Head of Corporate Engagement and President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation
Topic: A culture of service and philanthropy
Speaker 2: 10:25-11:15am
George Lee, Goldman Sachs Partner. Co-Chief Information Officer at Goldman Sachs and former head of the Technology, Media and Telecom Investment Banking Group.
Topic: Recent shifts in the technology landscape and their influence on capital markets and tech spending trends
Speakers 3: 11:20-12:10pm
Matt Weir, Managing Director & Michael Murdoch, Vice President. Goldman Sachs Investment Strategy Group
Topic: Global investment recommendations in a rattled world.
Lunch: 12:10-12:40pm
Speaker 4: 12:45-1:35pm
Megan Starr, Vice President. Impact Investing, Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Topic: The ABCs of ESG and Impact Investing
Hinckley Alumni Center Assembly Hall
Business Casual
Business Casual
2:00 pm–3:15 pm
Miller New Venture Challenge Final
You won't want to miss this high-energy, super-powered, crowd-pleasing final event. Watch as the winning teams battle it out for top accolades and cash prizes.
Varsity Theater, Wilkinson Center
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Founders Dinner
Caramba! Dust off your sombrero’s and join your friends for a Fiesta-style feast with live Mariachi music as we close out conference. Thank you to the Poelman’s for opening their home to us.
Tanner Building Atrium
Business Casual
Business Casual