Business & NetworkingThursday, November 19
Founder Factory 2026
Thursday, November 19 · 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. · Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub
- When
- Thursday, November 19 · 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Where
- Momentum Entrepreneurship Hub518 S. Main St. · South Bend, IN · 46601
About this event
Spend the day with the founders, investors and mentors building businesses in South Bend, Elkhart and across Indiana. Founder Factory is three events in one day at Momentum South Bend. Register for one session, or all three.
9:00 AM | From Story to Strategy: Turning Your Expertise into a Growth Engine
With Lauren Steffes
Learn how to turn your experience into intellectual property, new revenue and a stronger market position.
12:00 PM | INVESTED 2.0: An Ayana Founder Readiness Workshop
With Kristi Straw and Dr. Lesley Robinson
Figure out what kind of investment your next move requires, and leave with a clear 90-day priority and a stronger, more specific ask.
5:00 PM | Beyond Revenue: Building a Business That’s Actually Valuable
With Theresa Fette, Founder & CEO of Retired.com
Hear from the serial founder behind companies in financial services, fintech and commercial infrastructure, including Retired.com, with more than $12B in assets under custody.
Register for Founder Factory
From Momentum
Listed by Startup South Bend - Elkhart (The Events Calendar), gathered by the South Bend events calendar.