With the success of our Founders Brown Bag round table discussions, a number of common themes have come up over and over again. We realized that while these themes can be covered in our round table discussions, that they might be better-covered by involving some community experts in a live panel discussion.
Who can come?
These panel discussions are open to all and are (generally) free of charge. They are intended to allow us founders to come together to discuss common pain points and topics. They are generally held in the evenings to allow a broader audience to attend.
How do we do these?
As with other Founders Brown Bag events we can do them through the good graces of our volunteers, sponsors, and early supporters. If you’d like to get involved please contact me at darrin at foundersbrownbag.com.
How can I host a panel discussion?
We are always looking for great venues to host our panel discussions. If you think you’d like to host one please contact me at darrin at foundersbrownbag.com.
How can I become a sponsor?
We could really use your support. During our events we display our sponsors’ logos in a prominent location. Please contact me at darrin at foundersbrownbag.com if you’d like to hear the options for sponsorship at our next event or if you’d like to sponsor us for a series of events.
When are these events?
Please take a look at our calendar as well as our list of upcoming panel topics.
Want to be a panelist?
If you’re an expert in one of the topic areas for a future event please contact me to get on the list. We make final determinations about 3-4 weeks in advance of each meeting depending upon availability, fit, and overall composition of the panel.
Want to be an MC?
If you’d like to be considered for an MC spot for an upcoming event please let us know!
Photos from our most recent Panel Discussion – Is the MN Cup right for YOU!?
Panelists:
Angie Eilers – Finalist Impact Ventures Division 2017, SemiFinalist General 2016, UR Turn
Meghan Sharkus – winner of Youth division 2016, ExpressionMed
Muhammad Abdurrahman – finalist, Student Division 2013, Playtabase (now known as ReemoHealth)
Ned Zimmerman-Bence – simifinalist Impact Ventures Division 2017, Gogyup
Rob Flessner – winner of High Tech Division 2016, Vugo
MC – Clarence Bethea, CEO, Upsie
