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The Philly event was a huge success, with an atmosphere full of energy and collaboration. We had 4x the number of Funders compared to our Dallas events including influential figures from the insurance and financial services industry.

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Off Course Learning

Off Course Learning empowers future generations of insurance innovators to join an impact-driven industry such as Insurance and Insurtech. Our courses will help fill the talent gap in the insurance and technology sector.

Couplr.ai

Couplr.ai is a white-label SaaS solution specifically created & designed for a variety of financial services companies. Ranging from wirehouses & insurance brokers/dealers to corporate RIAs and life insurance companies, Couplr can be used to drastically increase lead generation.

Lotus Fertility

Lotus is committed to closing the growing gap in fertility insurance. With a team of passionate experts, they are creating innovative fertility solutions tailored for insurance carriers. Lotus focuses on supporting individuals through challenging times, offering both financial and emotional assistance at every stage of their journey. Their approach is rooted in understanding and addressing the diverse needs of those they serve.

Insuritect

Insuritect is a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions. Their commitment is to build better insurance products for its partners and their customers that simplify the buying process

Pulse360

Pulse360 is a comprehensive solution designed to help financial advisors streamline client communication and note-taking processes. By seamlessly capturing client interaction details through handwriting, typing, dictation, or recordings, Pulse360 integrates effortlessly with CRMs like Redtail, Wealthbox, and Salesforce—ensuring advisors can deliver personalized, professional documentation and enhance client relationships with every interaction.

Circle

Circle is dedicated to making healthcare more accessible and understandable for vulnerable populations. Through a comprehensive approach, Circle ensures that individuals can navigate the health system with ease, from selecting the right health insurance to effectively utilizing it. By building strong relationships with health plans and providers, Circle breaks down silos and unifies data across all member interactions.

Circle Connect

Circle Connect is an AI-driven contact center that drives real results through direct human connections within the healthcare and government industries. They provide omnichannel connections through customized campaigns between their clients and their consumers to ensure they have the time and tools to deliver quality outcomes.

AssetLink.ai

AssetLink offers data-driven, tech-enabled distribution services to the asset and fund manager community looking to broaden their reach and diversify their revenue within the wealth management community. AssetLink is an AI-driven, friction-free platform that seamlessly connects asset managers and financial advisors.

FiSpoke

FiSpoke addresses a critical need in the wealth management market. Their mission is to revolutionize the industry by empowering advisors with cutting-edge tools to deliver comprehensive banking and lending solutions tailored to each client’s unique situation. FiSpoke is bridging the gap between traditional wealth management and banking services through a comprehensive, unified platform.

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Insuritect
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Lotus And Couplr
Lotus Fertility Pitch
Off Course
Philly Group
Reid
Scott
Funders
Asset Link Pitch
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Circle
Couplr
Coventry Art
Coventry Lobby
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Diana Greenberg Philly Funder
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From the Founders

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The fact that I had an audience with such high caliber Funders was great. It was an exciting event and I am looking forward to seeing what conversations become of it.

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I thought that was very well organized. Overall, I would recommend it to other companies and funders!

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Founders are often on an island and need help. This type of support, in an intimate setting with curated investors who actually want to invest, is key!

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Loved the post-event networking—perfectly thought out. Loved the food, the vibe, and the timeframe.

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James' emails, prep sessions, and videos felt "above and beyond". Thank you, James!

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It was really meaningful to develop relationships between funders and other founders.

Est. 1919 · Des Moines, Iowa

HOTEL FORT DES MOINES

A century of stories, one remarkable address

Famous Guests
Scandals & Secrets
Firsts & Innovations
The Beginning
1922
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1922

Helen Keller rang in the New Year here, staying at the hotel while in Des Moines for performances over New Year's Eve.

1927
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1927

Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig had breakfast here before an exhibition game. Two of baseball's greatest, at the same table, in Des Moines.

1927
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1927

Charles Lindbergh hosted a banquet here after his famous transatlantic flight. The menu featured boneless squab — reportedly a rare Des Moines delicacy at the time.

1933
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1933

Amelia Earhart visited the hotel to speak about her solo flight across the Atlantic — a rare chance for Iowans to hear her story firsthand.

1947
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1947

Mae West stayed here during her performance of "Come on Up" at the KRNT Radio Theater. One imagines she made an impression on the staff.

1959
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1959

Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev occupied the Presidential Suite during the height of the Cold War. This hotel has seen history made.

1960
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1960

JFK, LBJ, and Hubert Humphrey all attended dinner here and held a meeting on farm policy — three future or sitting presidents under one roof.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

1980
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1980

Elizabeth Taylor stayed here during a Des Moines appearance. Hollywood glamour, right here in the heartland.

2003
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2003

Cher requested her own personal mattress be placed in room #1025. The hotel obliged. Room 1025 has never quite been the same.

2008
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2008

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton both stayed here during the Iowa caucuses — rivals for the presidency, sharing the same address for a night.

1939
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1939

Police raided the Log Cabin Room on the 11th floor, seizing liquor and gambling equipment. The tip reportedly came from the men's own wives.

1927
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1927

When Lindbergh dined here post-transatlantic flight, he reportedly insisted on serving boneless squab, an extravagance that raised eyebrows across Iowa.

1959
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1959

The FBI monitored Khrushchev's stay closely. Guests on nearby floors reportedly had no idea who was sleeping down the hall.

1971
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1971

President Nixon greeted supporters in the lobby during his stay — a reminder that this hotel has always been where Iowa's political drama plays out.

1919
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1919

When it opened, every single room had a bathtub, purified chilled circulating water, and a window. Unheard of luxury for its era.

1938
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1938

The hotel announced the first air-conditioned guest room in Des Moines, a genuine technological milestone that made front-page news.

1953
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1953

100 rooms received TV sets in what was reportedly the largest single installation of televisions in Iowa at the time. The fee to operate yours? 25 cents.

1982
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1982

Governor Terry Branstad nominated the hotel to the National Register of Historic Places, cementing its place in Iowa's official history.

1919
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1919

The hotel opened on July 15, 1919, built for approximately $1.5 million and designed by the architectural firm Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson.

1919
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1919

Its opening was a statement of ambition: every room had a private bathtub, purified water, and a window. In 1919, this was genuinely extraordinary.

1974
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1974

Ronald Reagan attended WHO Radio's 50th anniversary celebration at the hotel, proof that Fort Des Moines has always been Iowa's premier gathering place.

2021
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2021

After major renovations, the hotel reopened as part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, a century of history, restored for the next hundred years.