2024-05-15T08:53:02-07:00 2023-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2023-01-01 931814074 THE FOUNDERS ARENA INC FOUN 8172136274 1905 ASCENSION BLVD ARLINGTON TX 76006 PAM CYTRON President 2024-05-15 true PAM CYTRON 999009999 true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X PAM CYTRON 1905 ASCENSION BLVD ARLINGTON TX 76006 532155 false X www.thefoundersarena.com X 2023 TX Based in Arlington, Texas, The Founders Arena's mission is to foster WealthTech innovation through a public-private initiative with the City of Arlington that supports early-growth stage startups as they look to scale revenue and drive greater impact. 4 3 1 3 0 517525 14630 0 0 532155 0 0 58360 0 0 275763 334123 198032 500 198532 0 500 198532 Based in Arlington, Texas, The Founders Arena's mission is to foster WealthTech innovation through a public-private initiative with the City of Arlington that supports early-growth stage startups as they look to scale revenue and drive greater impact. Alongside our extensive network and official partners, including First Rate, Inc., SEI, and others, we connect you with wealth management firms, offer guidance from experts, and facilitate partnerships through unique events. The wealth management landscape is transforming, and we call it WealthTech 3.0 - a digital-first revolution. false false 265639 14630 Cohort-TFA launched The WealthTech Accelerator in September 2023 to support revenue generating startups seeking to innovate the wealth management industry. The 16-week program is designed to support and accelerate the growth of selected WealthTech startups by providing them access to resources, mentorship, networking opportunities, and investors. The first four weeks consist of the incubation phase, in which TFA onboards the selected companies to the program, conducts an in-person meet-up, and focuses on developing each companys pitch. The remaining three months focus on the acceleration phase in which TFA hosts 1:1 meetings between the selected companies and wealth management firms, technology distributors, and investors. During this phase, TFA supports the selected companies as they incorporate feedback from the meetings and navigate next steps to expedite the process between an exploratory call and practical implementation. The program concludes with a "Demo Day," whereby TFA invites prospective clients and investors to meet the cohort.Combine-October witnessed the success of our first WealthTech Combine, a convergence of over 100 industry executives and local business leaders. The event provided a platform for thought leadership, networking, and the exchange of transformative ideas within the WealthTech sphere. From AI-powered investment platforms to cutting-edge digital advisor tools, the Combine provided a firsthand look into the transformative technologies reshaping wealth management, featuring our inaugural cohort. Attendees engaged with visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, fostering connections and exploring investment opportunities poised to define the next era of WealthTech success stories. They experienced live demos, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and exclusive networking sessions, all culminating in an unparalleled glimpse into the future of finance. 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