# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FOUNDER/FEST
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Real Founders & Their Stories.About this EventFounder/Fest is the ’s signature gathering for startup founders across the region.Designed as a relaxed, social experience, Founder/Fest brings founders together to connect, trade stories, and step out of the day-to-day grind of building a company. It blends meaningful conversation with a party-like atmosphere, creating space for honest reflections on what it really takes to build, scale, and sometimes lose a business.There are no formal panels or pitches. Just real conversations, shared experiences, food, drinks, and time with people who understand the founder journey.Founder/Fest is where Midwest founders come together to reconnect, recharge, and celebrate the work they’re doing—together.Our Speaker Lineup:Ivan Rahman of Jorge Reyna of Stephen Pounds of Anu Hoysniemi of Many thanks to our sponsors for making Founder/Fest free & open to all founders: - Pilot provides outsourced finance and operations support for startups, including bookkeeping, tax, CFO, and COO services. We help early-stage companies scale from Pre-Seed to Series C with accurate financials, operational discipline, and investor-ready insights.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMGuest Arrival & Networking🕑: 06:45 PMWelcome & Sponsor Remarks🕑: 07:00 PMFounder Features: Real Founder Stories🕑: 08:00 PMEven More Networking🕑: 09:00 PMProgram Conclusion
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/founder-fest/100001990819539835
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Penrod
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Milwaukee
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Penrod
- **lat**: 43.033243
- **long**: -87.90628199999999
- **full address**: Penrod, 219 North Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FOUNDER/FEST being held?
  - **A:** FOUNDER/FEST takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Penrod, 219 North Milwaukee Street, Milwaukee, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FOUNDER/FEST?
  - **A:** FOUNDER/FEST is organized by Milwaukee Founders Collective.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FOUNDER/FEST is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FOUNDER/FEST sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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