1–3 Apr 2020
BYU Deadlines
Registration:
29 Mar 11:55 pm
Spring Founders Conference 2020
Schedule
Time Zone: MDT (America/Denver)
Wednesday, 1 April 2020
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Student Entrepreneur of the Year
The Rollins Center, in partnership with BYU’s Entrepreneurship Club, is excited to host the annual Student Entrepreneur of the Year Banquet (SEOY) at Sundance. This Grammy-style awards dinner will honor, award, and name the Student Entrepreneur of the Year. Student companies are vetted based on both quantitative (revenue and profits) and qualitative (their entrepreneurial journey and how well they represent the values of BYU such as honor, integrity and service) measures. We are privileged to have our very own James Clarke, CEO and Managing Partner of Clarke Capital Partners, as our keynote speaker.
Sundance Resort Rehearsal Hall
Cocktail
Cocktail
Thursday, 2 April 2020
10:00 am–12:00 pm
Just Add Chocolate
Come learn how to be a chocolatier! We will be making some amazing sweets in a fun classroom setting and snacking on the treats is allowed!
42 E Cougar Blvd Provo, UT 84604
Casual
Casual
11:00 am–1:00 pm
Topgolf
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 skills levels. Lunch will be served.
920 Jordan River Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
Casual
Casual
2:30 pm–3:00 pm
Miller NVC Judge & Mentor Orientation
Receive orientation about how judging and mentoring will work for the Miller New Venture Challenge.
Wilkinson Student Center Room 3380
Business Casual
Business Casual
3:00 pm–4:30 pm
Miller NVC Semi-Final Judging
Help us judge the 16 best BYU startups, which will determine the top eight $15,000 Miller New Venture Challenge winners. Be a part of launching the next big BYU student-founded company!
Wilkinson Student Center Various Locations
Business Casual
Business Casual
4:30 pm–5:30 pm
Miller NVC Semi-Final Mentoring
The top 16 teams will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with you. Here they will sharpen their focus based on the expert feedback and guidance you provide.
Wilkinson Student Center Various Locations
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:30 pm–9:00 pm
Founders Banquet
Founders Banquet is always a memorable part of the Founders Conference! Come enjoy dinner, a special show featuring BYU talents and help us recognize student award recipients as well as the BYU Entrepreneur of the Year. Our keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Sarquis, founder and CEO of Global Gaming Initiative, and co-founder and CEO of Jukko.
• Come see who is recognized as the 2020 BYU Entrepreneur of the Year
• Come see who is recognized as MBA Williams Award recipients
Elizabeth Sarquis Bio
Having scaled multiple technology companies dedicated to using business as a force for good, including the first ever casual mobile games for social good publisher and in-app purpose-driven advertising network, Elizabeth is known for her work in creating businesses for good. She is focused on using the power of technology to create community and social impact in a scalable way. Elizabeth has worked with non-profit organizations to increase their visibility and impact. Elizabeth is also a new convert to the Church within the last three months.
• Come see who is recognized as the 2020 BYU Entrepreneur of the Year
• Come see who is recognized as MBA Williams Award recipients
Elizabeth Sarquis Bio
Having scaled multiple technology companies dedicated to using business as a force for good, including the first ever casual mobile games for social good publisher and in-app purpose-driven advertising network, Elizabeth is known for her work in creating businesses for good. She is focused on using the power of technology to create community and social impact in a scalable way. Elizabeth has worked with non-profit organizations to increase their visibility and impact. Elizabeth is also a new convert to the Church within the last three months.
Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Cocktail
Cocktail
Friday, 3 April 2020
8:30 am–10:00 am
Founders Breakfast
Enjoy a yummy breakfast, meet our newest Founders, and see who walks away with the Topgolf trophy!
John Pestana’s Garage 5132 N 300 W Provo, Utah 84604
Business Casual
Business Casual
10:30 am–12:30 pm
Estate Planning with David York
Estate planning seminar with David York. David is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the Salt Lake City law firm York Howell & Guymon. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing advanced tax and estate planning strategies for high net worth clients, along with non-profit and business planning counsel. David is a fellow with the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and is the Dean of Legacy with the Purposeful Planning Institute.
A New Paradigm for Wealth
Virtually every estate plan in place today is structured the same way: It Dumps the assets down to the next generation, Divides them up equally, attempts to Defer as much tax as possible, and ultimately results in the Dissipation of the financial wealth. The wealth is essentially transferred with no purpose and comes at no cost to the inheritors. What if there were an alternative? This seminar will discuss a completely different paradigm for wealth transfer which is designed to build and foster Stewards, individuals who are fully invested and completely engaged in something far bigger than themselves.
A New Paradigm for Wealth
Virtually every estate plan in place today is structured the same way: It Dumps the assets down to the next generation, Divides them up equally, attempts to Defer as much tax as possible, and ultimately results in the Dissipation of the financial wealth. The wealth is essentially transferred with no purpose and comes at no cost to the inheritors. What if there were an alternative? This seminar will discuss a completely different paradigm for wealth transfer which is designed to build and foster Stewards, individuals who are fully invested and completely engaged in something far bigger than themselves.
John Pestana’s Garage 5132 N 300 W Provo, Utah 84604
Business Casual
Business Casual
12:30 pm–1:30 pm
Founders Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch and time to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
John Pestana’s Garage 5132 N 300 W Provo, Utah 84604
Business Casual
Business Casual
2:30 pm–4:00 pm
Miller New Venture Challenge Final
Do not miss this high-energy, super-powered, crowd-pleasing final event to the Miller Competition Series. Watch as the winning teams battle it out for top accolades and cash prizes.
Joseph Smith Building (JSB) Auditorium
Business Casual
Business Casual
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Founders Dinner
Experience the wonders of the Middle East as we have a Moroccan Night full of exotic food and exciting activities. End the conference weekend with a magical night of color, cuisine, and creativity.
Dave & Kristen Decker Residence
Business Casual
Business Casual