IMPACT Breakfast: The Foundry Founding Story, Sponsored by Webspec
Designed to create a one-of-a-kind experience, the Foundry is comprised of an eclectic mix of vendors and seeks to highlight the strength of the Greater Des Moines’ craft and maker culture. They hope to serve as a place that inspires creativity and collaboration within the community. Join us and Scott Bush to learn more about how the Foundry was founded and how it continues to make its mark on Des Moines!
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Scott Bush is the founder of Foundry Distilling Co in West Des Moines, IA. Foundry strives to be one the most innovative distilleries in the industry and boasts many unique offerings including the Private Barrel Experience and Brewer/Distiller Alliance. Previously Scott founded Templeton Rye Spirits and over the course of a decade, grew it into one of the largest Rye Whiskey brands in the world. His great- grandfather Frank Schroeder was an entrepreneur during Prohibition and was one of many farmers who found a way to keep their farm during the great depression by making Templeton Rye. Stories of his and other families’ adventures producing and selling the Good Stuff drew Scott to resurrect Templeton Rye as a legal brand. Scott's previous work was in banking and venture capital. He spent 6 years with JP Morgan Chase in Chicago and New York, where he was responsible for analyzing and structuring debt for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 to small entrepreneurial businesses. Scott also worked for CommonAngels, a technology-based angel investment firm located in Boston and considered one of the preeminent angel firms in the US. At CommonAngels, Scott was responsible or analyzing business plans and performing detailed due diligence on prospective investments. A native of Wall Lake, Iowa, Scott is a 1997 graduate of the University of Iowa. Scott also earned an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management in 2004. Scott and his wife Jessica currently live in Norwalk, Iowa with their three children – Adrian (15), Xavier (13) and Mary (11). Scott serves on the board of directors of Lincoln Savings Bank, a $1.2 billion bank headquartered in Reinbeck, Iowa and Thelma’s, a privately held manufacturer of ice cream sandwiches and other treats located in Des Moines, Iowa. |
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- The deadline to register is 5 p.m. on Monday, December 13. Any in-person registration that comes in after this deadline will be put on a waiting list and billed an additional $10 (if space allows). Virtual registration will remain open.
- Prepayment is highly encouraged and appreciated.
- Reservations not kept will be billed.
- Registrations must be canceled by 5 pm on Monday, December 13 to receive credit.
- Non-cancellation will result in being billed for the breakfast as we have to provide our host business a guaranteed number of attendees prior to our arrival.
- All cancellations must be made over the phone to ensure the staff is aware of your cancellation. These conversations will be followed up with a confirmation email.
