When does Founders & Friends take place?

The event takes place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Where does Founders & Friends take place?

The venue is the Founders Foundation at Obernstraße 50, 33602 Bielefeld.

Who can participate in Founders & Friends?

Founders, aspiring founders, developers, creatives, students, and anyone curious about the startup scene are welcome.

Is there an open-mic program?

Yes. Interested participants can voluntarily present themselves in a 60-second introduction round and share an idea, a startup, a fun fact, or a spontaneous thought.

Do I have to go on stage myself?

No. Participation in the introduction round is voluntary. Guests can also just listen, network, and have conversations.

Who organizes Founders & Friends?

The organizer is the Founders Foundation gGmbH.

New Ideas, Real Contacts: Founders & Friends Opens Bielefeld's Startup World

Name: Founders & Friends
Start: 2026-11-04T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-04T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Founders Foundation

Founders & Friends brings together Bielefeld's startup scene

On November 4, 2026, the Founders Foundation in Bielefeld will be the meeting point for founders, aspiring founders, developers, creatives, and all those curious about the startup world. Founders & Friends combines casual networking with honest conversations, new contacts, and an open event atmosphere without performance pressure.

60 Seconds on Stage for Ideas and Personalities

The monthly open-mic format thrives on short, spontaneous presentations. Anyone who wants to can introduce themselves, a business idea, a startup, a fun fact, or a thought in 60 seconds. Pitch decks, applications, and polished presentations are left out. Even those who prefer to listen can quickly connect at this community event.

Networking Without Admission Tests

Founders & Friends targets people at different stages: experienced founders as well as students, new founders, and curious guests from the Bielefeld business community. A drink, a first hello, and a good conversation form the uncomplicated entry into the regional startup community.

Event Management with Community Focus

The Founders Foundation gGmbH is developing a B2B startup ecosystem in East Westphalia-Lippe and connects entrepreneurship, education, innovation, and networking. With Founders & Friends, the organization focuses on low-threshold outreach: The event creates space for exchange, personal encounters, and new impulses without formal access barriers.

Audience Atmosphere and Event Experience

When the doors of the Founders Foundation open, different perspectives collide: ideas from the drawer, first founding experiences, and spontaneous ideas. The relaxed atmosphere, short stage moments, and conversations over a beer make the evening a direct and personal event experience in the Bielefeld startup scene.

Conclusion: Just drop by and become part of the community

Founders & Friends offers three hours for new contacts, inspiring conversations, and an uncomplicated look into the startup world. Whether on stage or in the audience: Anyone attending the Founders Foundation on November 4, 2026, will experience networking with closeness, openness, and a real community feeling.