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FounderORL

Orlando's largest  Entrepreneurship conference for teens

Hands-on workshops, world-class speakers, networking, and opportunities to win amazing prizes. For high school students who want to get an edge on their future.
Hosted in Lake Nona, the fastest growing community & tech hub in Orlando.

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MEET THE Founders, CEOs & Innovators shaping the future

Joe De Sena
Joe De Sena
Best-selling author, Founder & CEO of Spartan Race

After a successful career on Wall Street, Joe founded Spartan Race in 2010. Today, Spartan has changed over 7 million lives, and spans 270 events in 40 countries

Joe De Sena

Best-selling author, Founder & CEO of Spartan Race

After building a multimillion-dollar pool and construction business in college, and creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena set his sights on ripping 100 million people off their couches by creating the Spartan lifestyle. Following a successful career on Wall Street, De Sena moved his family to Pittsfield, Vermont to operate an organic farm, a bed and breakfast, and a general store for hikers. It was here his passion grew for ultramarathons, adventure races, and endurance events, and thus the idea for Spartan was born. Today, Spartan spans more than 270 events across more than 40 countries, and changed more than 7 million lives since it's founding in 2010. De Sena is also the New York Times Best Selling Author of “Spartan Up” and “Spartan Fit,” and recently released his third book, “The Spartan Way.”

Joe De Sena
Yasir Sheikh
Yasir Sheikh
CEO, Guard Dog Security

Named Orlando Business Journal's 40 under 40 top business leaders, Yasir has been featured in Fortune, Time and Forbes as a top entrepreneur

Yasir Sheikh

CEO, Guard Dog Security

Yasir Sheikh
Isabella Delbakhsh
Isabella Delbakhsh
Podcast Producer & Author

During high school, Isabella started a podcast and wrote a book (Freedom Speaks: Anonymous is Not a Woman) elevating women's voices. She is now an incoming freshman at Stanford University

Isabella Delbakhsh

Podcast Producer & Author

During high school, Isabella started a podcast and wrote a book (Freedom Speaks: Anonymous is Not a Woman) elevating women's voices. She is now an incoming freshman at Stanford University

Isabella Delbakhsh
Lukas Pakter
Lukas Pakter
Founder, Squidhaus

Lukas is the founder of athletic-wear brand Squidhaus and host of the SquidTalk podcast. He documents his building journey on TikTok (@squidpakter) where he has 400k followers

Lukas Pakter

Founder, Squidhaus

Lukas Pakter
Michael Miller
Michael Miller
CEO, Icaro

Michael is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in software and hardware. He is a former Walt Disney Imagineer and co-founder of LeapFrog, which he helped guide to a $117 Million IPO.

Michael Miller

CEO, Icaro

Michael Miller
Justin Driscoll
Justin Driscoll
Principal, leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

Justin is an investor at leAD Sports, a VC fund that invests in groundbreaking solutions across health, tech, fan engagement, and connected athletes

Justin Driscoll

Principal, leAD Sports & Health Tech Partners

Justin Driscoll

The Agenda

11:00 AM
Registration
Grab your lanyard and get a lay of the land before jumping into the action-packed world of FounderORL! Throughout the event, you'll compete for points to earn some amazing prizes.
11:10 PM
Welcome & Fun Challenge: Selfie Bingo
Break the ice and network with attendees through a high-energy activity of selfie bingo. Race against the clock, snapping unique selfies based on specific prompts to win points and prizes!
11:30 PM
Founder Panel
Our first plenary session is designed to motivate and inspire. Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and CEOs on their journey, failures, successes and lessons.
12:30 PM
Challenge: Pop Quiz
A fun-filled, educational surprise - Entrepreneurial Pop Quiz! A thrilling dash of business, technology, and startup trivia.
12:45 PM
Lunch (Included)
1:30 PM
Workshops: Pick 1
Choose your own adventure! Select a workshop to level up your entrepreneurial skills. You must pre-register for a workshop.
Workshop:
How to Launch a Startup in 1 Month
Learn the essentials of transforming your ideas into a viable business in just 30 days. Gain practical skills in brainstorming, planning, and executing your startup vision, all while collaborating with fellow high school entrepreneurs!
Workshop:
Pitch Like a Boss
Master the art of delivering a compelling and confident business pitch. Learn essential techniques to captivate your audience, impress potential investors and prospects.
Workshop:
Negotiate like a Pro
Unleash your inner deal-maker. Learn powerful strategies to confidently communicate, persuade, and secure the best deals to elevate your business ideas!
2:30 PM
Young Founder Panel
Tune into a panel discussion where young entrepreneurs share their journeys on launching startups and making an impact while in high school.
3:30 PM
Challenge: Highest Bidder
Let's close out this event with a bang. Redeem your points from the day's challenges on a selection of amazing prizes!
Optional
Networking
After the event hang back and network with speakers, Prequel team and other students.
Optional
Merch Table
Exchange your Prequel Bucks for merch.
Optional
Prequel Bucks
Throughout the event, students have the chance to compete to earn “Prequel Bucks” and redeem them for a selection of amazing prizes!

Shoutouts from Past Attendees

Jenny, FounderTO Participant
It showed me what I can be as a high school student if I put the effort in.
Gerry, FounderTO Participant
You get to meet so many people. I made a couple new friends! You can come to this event, you can meet people, you can network, you can learn.
Diya, Founder TO Participant
It was such an electric experience to hear from great speakers, man the BETA Bucks Booth, and meet more Prequel staff! I'm sure the participants felt the same, thanks for making this possible :)
800+
Attendees

BROUGHT TO YOU BY Prequel

Prequel is where the world's most ambitious teens come to build projects with real-world impact. At Prequel BETA Camp, teens build real businesses from ideation to revenue. At Prequel AlphaX, teens pursue their passions and build a world-class masterpiece project.

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Thank you to our Partners

Hosted at aloft Orlando Lake Nona

A brand new, state-of-the-art event venue located in the heart of Lake Nona.

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100% of proceeds go to The Give Team

The Give Team is the only inner city obstacle course and endurance event team in the country. Based in the Parramore community of Orlando, once named one of America's most dangerous neighborhoods, they focus on giving young adults a strong sense of community, confidence, goal achievement and leadership skills through weekly workouts and endurance events.

The Give Team is currently raising money to buy a new passenger van to enable teens to participate in their events. All proceeds of FounderORL go toward this campaign.

Let's help The Give Team get a new van!

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Hosted at aloft Orlando Lake Nona

A brand new, state-of-the-art event center located in the heart of Lake Nona.

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