Founders Live Des Moines

Founders Live

The ultimate entrepreneurial experience and pitch competition arrives in Des Moines!

Confluence Brewing Company

WE ARE EXCITED FOR ANOTHER FOUNDERS LIVE DES MOINES! <h3>Join us for an incredible evening…</h3>Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe.5 Founders99 second each4 minutes of audience Q&amp;AYOUR 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. <h3>Know someone who should attend? <a href="/open" title="/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open The Door</a></h3> <h2>Starring</h2>Anna Ito as the City Leader <h2>Competing Founders and Startups</h2>TBA<h3>Interested in pitching at this or a future event? <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" title="https://www.founderslive.com/pitch" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply here</a></h3><h3>Know someone who should pitch? <a href="/open" title="/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open The Door</a></h3> <h2>Agenda</h2>6:00 - Networking and Happy Hour7:00 - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition8:00 - More Networking + After-Party hangout <h2>Winners</h2>The Founders Live winners package includes:<ul><li>The <a href="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" title="https://www.founderslive.com/professional-boost" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Professional Boost membership</a> with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups</li><li>An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall.</li></ul> <h2>Our Partners</h2>

<h3>What do you need help with?</h3>Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.<a href="https://www.founderslive.com/solve-founder-problems" title="https://www.founderslive.com/solve-founder-problems" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Get started toward success</a>

<h3>Do something great for someone else today</h3>Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.<a href="https://www.founderslive.com/open" title="https://www.founderslive.com/open" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Open The Door</a>

<h3>Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!</h3>This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.Prizes start at 99 votes.Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament!<a href="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" title="https://www.founderslive.com/prime-time-pitch-challenge" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Get notified when entries open for the 2026 edition!</a>

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