BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Founder's Chair - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The Founder's Chair 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: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: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:20260701 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702 DTSTAMP:20260624T200051Z CREATED:20260624T195231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T200051Z 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;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260708T133000 DTSTAMP:20260625T012749Z CREATED:20260624T195951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T012749Z UID:25989100-1783513800-1783517400@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 Funders July 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm America/Detroit 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 IA Founders\, and have a Q&A session. 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;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T133000 DTSTAMP:20260625T013106Z CREATED:20260624T200228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T013106Z UID:25989108-1784032200-1784035800@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 Funders July 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm America/Detroit 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 ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260714T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T010852Z CREATED:20260624T200437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T010852Z UID:25989121-1784035800-1784037600@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 Funders July 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm America/Detroit 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:20260729T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T203038Z CREATED:20260624T203038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T203038Z UID:25989110-1785312000-1785430800@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;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260625T013234Z CREATED:20260624T201456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T013234Z 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 Funders July 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm America/Detroit 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;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T235900 DTSTAMP:20260624T205729Z CREATED:20260624T202053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T205729Z UID:25989115-1786147200-1791590340@www.thefounderschair.com SUMMARY:TFC Des Moines 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 Funders July 29\, 2026 - July 30\, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm America/Detroit 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. URL:https://www.thefounderschair.com/event/tfc-des-moines-deal-window/ CATEGORIES:All Attendees,Information ORGANIZER;CN="The Founder's Chair":MAILTO:james@thefounderschair.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTSTAMP:20260624T200858Z CREATED:20260624T200751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T200858Z 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 END:VCALENDAR