BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Founder's Chair - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Founder's Chair REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTSTAMP:20260701T015846Z CREATED:20260624T200751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T015846Z UID:25989117-1787270400-1787356799@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Debrief Docs Sent DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What’s included in my Document?\n Typically\, the following sections are discussed: \nOVERVIEW & HIGH-LEVEL FEEDBACKSTRENGTHS & WHAT RESONATEDKEY CONCERNS & AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTRECOMMENDATIONS & ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPSCONCLUSION & FOUNDER FOLLOW-UP \n \n \n \n \n \n Who reviews this with me?\n We’ll provide the document to you via email and will give you the opportunity to book a meeting to discuss any concerns or plans for next steps. Remember\, your time with us doesn’t end after the event! URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-debrief-docs-sent/ CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260727T153656Z CREATED:20260624T201456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T153656Z UID:25989111-1785888000-1786147199@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines 2026 Event DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 All Day Event The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Virtually\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hotel Information\n We’ve selected the Hotel Fort Des Moines \n \n \n \n \n \n What do Founders need to bring?\n Aside from yourself and a positive attitude\, we request that Founders print 25 copies of their company’s cut sheet – something that highlights your mission\, important data and numbers\, plans for growth\, and any other critical information that you’d like the Funders to have on-hand. \n \n \n \n \n \n What do Funders need to bring?\n Funders only need to bring their vetting tools. Think laptops\, notebooks\, and important questions. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-2026-event/ LOCATION:Hotel Fort\, 1000 Walnut St\, Des Moines\, 50309\, United States CATEGORIES:All Attendees,In-Person,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731 DTSTAMP:20260701T220613Z CREATED:20260624T203038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T220613Z UID:25989110-1785283200-1785455999@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What kind of information will I see?\n Each company’s landing page will include an overview\, traction\, milestones\, and fundraising goals. The goal is to give you a clear snapshot so you can prepare thoughtful\, targeted questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n How long will I have access to The Lounge?\n Your access doesn’t end when the event does. All profiles remain available during the entire deal window\, so you can revisit opportunities as conversations progress. Not to mention\, we’ll be keeping up with each Founder and will provide you with updates as they become available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I connect directly with Founders through The Lounge?\n The Lounge is designed to prepare you for in-person conversations. Following the event\, you’ll have the ability to continue engaging with Founders through TFC’s curated introductions. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-lounge-opens-to-funders/ CATEGORIES:For Funders,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T150000 DTSTAMP:20260701T215926Z CREATED:20260624T200437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T215926Z UID:25989121-1784039400-1784041200@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Funder Webinar DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 All Day Event The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is this for?\n We want to ensure our Funders are feeling as prepared as our Founders. During this 30-minute session\, we’ll run through any questions you have and update you on what’s coming up next. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-funder-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:For Funders,Information,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260701T215923Z CREATED:20260624T200228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T215923Z UID:25989108-1784034000-1784037600@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Founder Prep Webinar #2 DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 All Day Event The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if I can't attend?\n No worries at all. We understand that your schedules are very busy. We’ll be sure to introduce you on your behalf and share the recording with you afterward. If you have specific questions you’d like to ask\, please let us know ahead of time. \n \n \n \n \n \n What will we cover?\n We’ll have each Founder introduce themselves and their companies\, hear from past Funders\, and Q&A. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-founder-prep-webinar-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information,Virtual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T140000 DTSTAMP:20260707T010123Z CREATED:20260624T195951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T010123Z UID:25989100-1783515600-1783519200@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Founder Prep Webinar #1 DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 All Day Event The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Webinar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What if I can't attend?\n No worries at all. We understand that your schedules are very busy. We’ll be sure to introduce you on your behalf and share the recording with you afterward. If you have specific questions you’d like to ask\, please let us know ahead of time. \n \n \n \n \n \n What can we expect from this?\n We’ll have each Founder introduce themselves and their companies\, hear from past Founders\, and have a Q&A session. \nFounders joining us:• Marvin and Alexis Vaughn from Off Course Learning• Evan Ehrenberg from Waterlily URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-founder-prep-webinar-1/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260701T015612Z CREATED:20260624T195231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T015612Z UID:25989164-1782864000-1782950399@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens To Founders DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What kind of information will I see?\n Each One-Pager includes a company overview\, traction\, milestones\, and fundraising goals. The goal is to give you a clear snapshot so you can prepare thoughtful\, targeted questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n How long will I have access to The Lounge?\n Your access doesn’t end when the event does. All profiles remain available during the entire deal window\, so you can revisit opportunities as conversations progress. Not to mention\, we’ll be keeping up with each Founder and will provide you with updates as they become available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I connect directly with Founders through The Lounge?\n The Lounge is designed to prepare you for in-person conversations. Following the event\, you’ll have the ability to continue engaging with Founders through TFC’s curated introductions. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-lounge-opens-to-founders/ CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information,Virtual ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260624T193741Z CREATED:20260624T193354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T193741Z UID:25989093-1782432000-1782518399@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines Applications Close DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-applications-close/ CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20251001T194919Z CREATED:20250930T191154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T194919Z UID:226362-1763078400-1763164799@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:Debrief Documents DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What’s included in my Document?\n Typically\, the following sections are discussed: \nOVERVIEW & HIGH-LEVEL FEEDBACKSTRENGTHS & WHAT RESONATEDKEY CONCERNS & AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENTRECOMMENDATIONS & ACTIONABLE NEXT STEPSCONCLUSION & FOUNDER FOLLOW-UP \n \n \n \n \n \n Who reviews this with me?\n We’ll provide the document to you via email and will give you the opportunity to book a meeting to discuss any concerns or plans for next steps. Remember\, your time with us doesn’t end after the event! URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/debrief-documents/ CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251025T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251225T170000 DTSTAMP:20251001T195226Z CREATED:20250927T161857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T195226Z UID:226254-1761379200-1766682000@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:Greenwich Deal Window DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 All Day Event The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a "Deal Window"?\n The 30-60-day deal window after a TFC event is a dynamic\, fast-paced period that requires founders to stay organized\, responsive\, and strategic. From follow-ups and due diligence to negotiations and legal formalities\, every step is crucial in converting initial interest into a finalized deal. \nFor founders\, understanding this process and preparing accordingly can make all the difference. It’s not just about sealing the deal; it’s about laying the foundation for a successful partnership that will propel your venture to new heights. \n \n \n \n \n \n What can we expect from this?\n We’ll have each Founder introduce themselves and their companies\, hear from past Founders\, and Q&A. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/greenwich-deal-window/ CATEGORIES:All Attendees,Information END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTSTAMP:20251001T195046Z CREATED:20251001T153808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T195046Z UID:226394-1760400000-1760486399@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:Funders Access to The Lounge DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What kind of information will I see?\n Each One-Pager includes a company overview\, traction\, milestones\, and fundraising goals. The goal is to give you a clear snapshot so you can prepare thoughtful\, targeted questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n How long will I have access to The Lounge?\n Your access doesn’t end when the event does. All profiles remain available during the entire deal window\, so you can revisit opportunities as conversations progress. Not to mention\, we’ll be keeping up with each Founder and will provide you with updates as they become available. \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I connect directly with Founders through The Lounge?\n The Lounge is designed to prepare you for in-person conversations. Following the event\, you’ll have the ability to continue engaging with Founders through TFC’s curated introductions. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/funders-access-to-the-lounge/ CATEGORIES:For Funders,Information END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251001T170000 DTSTAMP:20251001T195139Z CREATED:20251001T152632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T195139Z UID:226390-1759305600-1759338000@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:Founder Access to The Lounge DESCRIPTION:TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to Funders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TFC Des Moines Lounge Opens to FundersJuly 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 The Founder’s Chair\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How long to I have to populate my one-pager in The Lounge?\n You’ll have up until October 13th to complete your one-pager. Remember\, Funders receive access to The Lounge 5–7 days before the event. The stronger and clearer your profile\, the more prepared they’ll be when you meet face-to-face. \n \n \n \n \n \n Will I be able to make edits after The Lounge goes live?\n While we aim to have everything completed prior to Funder access\, you’ll still be able to make changes. Please let us know what changes are being made so that we can be aware of what’s going on! URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/the-lounge-access-begins/ CATEGORIES:For Founders,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR