Founders Lounge Global Summit 2025
Join top founders & innovators to build & scale ventures in an AI-First world! April 9-11, St. Louis, MO.
Event Details
Join us for the premier event for founders and entrepreneurs in the AI era.
Date
April 9-11, 2025
Starting: Wednesday, April 9 ยท 8:00 AM CDT
Location
Spark Coworking - St. Louis
6 Cardinal Way #Suite 900
St. Louis, MO 63102
Hosted By
MultiPass
In partnership with Founders Lounge
Event Schedule
Key sessions throughout the summit
Day 1 | April 9th
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Presentation
Get ready to kick off an epic week! We'll set the stage for the Founders Lounge Global Summit with an energizing welcome, an overview of what's ahead, and some inspiration to get you in the right mindset to build and scale.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
AI Founder Pitch - Sponsored by Pitch STL
This is a chance for you to get hear 2 local founders pitch their AI First ventures and get feedback from the community. This is event is sponsored by Pitch STL.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Leveraging AI For Beginners
We're excited to welcome Chris Bethel, founder of Curate Therapeutics, to the Founders Lounge Global AI Summit! Chris will be leading an AI-First Crash Course, designed to give founders, operators, and innovators a hands-on introduction to building in an AI-first world. In this session, Chris will break down: -What it really means to be "AI-first" -How to integrate AI into your product or business model from day one -Tools and frameworks for launching AI-native ventures -Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
AI Builder Night
Join the Metis Analytics Team for a hands-on AI build session where founders, developers, and creatives team up to turn ideas into working AI-powered solutions. Whether you're coding, strategizing, or pitching, this is your chance to create something real in just a few hours.
Day 2 | April 10th
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
AI Technical Workshop (Advanced)
Join us for a technical workshop leveraging AI infrastructure tools for development with the Metis Analytics Team.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Scaling Ventures in an AI First World
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, the question isn't if startups should adapt, but how. Join us for an insightful panel discussion on Scaling Ventures in an AI-First World, where founders and operators will unpack the real world challenges and opportunities of building scalable companies powered by AI. This session is a must-attend for founders looking to future-proof their businesses, investors focused on emerging technologies, and builders eager to lead the next wave of innovation.
Day 3 | April 13th
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Designing Agentic Systems - Technical Workshop
Join us for a technical workshop on designing Agentic systems with the Metis Analytics Team.
4:00 PM
Closing Party - Sponsored by Bourbon Friday
Celebrate, Reflect & Connect After a week of intense learning, building, and networking, it's time to unwind and celebrate! Join us for a laid-back but high-energy closing party, where we'll toast to the connections made, the ideas sparked, and the exciting road ahead.
What to Expect
Keynote Speakers
Hear from world-renowned entrepreneurs and thought leaders who have disrupted industries and built legendary companies.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with like-minded founders, potential investors, and strategic partners in curated networking sessions.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on workshops focused on growth strategies, fundraising, marketing, and more.
Pitch Competition
Selected startups will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of investors and industry experts.
Our Sponsors
We're grateful to our amazing sponsors who make this summit possible.
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