What we’re about
Startup Founder 101 brings together aspiring and experienced tech entrepreneurs to discuss, meet, and collaborate to build great new startups, and to push the local startup ecosystem forward.\
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This group hosts numerous free events throughout the year where you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. You’ll have the opportunity to meet local founders and investors, exchange ideas with experts, get feedback on your idea, participate in startup workshops, and more.\
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Typical startup event topics include:\
• Coming up with a strong startup idea\
• Startup legal basics\
• How to pitch your startup\
• Starting a company without quitting your day job\
• How to raise funding for your startup\
• And much more!\
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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science ResearchLink visible for attendees
Great companies start with great people, so the Founder Institute startup accelerator has been collecting social science data since 2009 to identify the personality traits that correlate with building great startups.
On this live and interactive online event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute) will share exclusive insights and data collected from over 15 years of research, 175,000 social science assessments, and 7,000 launched companies. If you are interested in the learning the components of "Entrepreneur DNA", then don't miss this candid and informative event.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- What defines a successful entrepreneur?
- Insights from FI's Entrepreneur DNA Assessment, including the 9 Entrepreneur Profiles
- How do you evaluate your potential as a startup founder?
- Specific steps to improve your Founder selection process
❯ Featured Experts:
- Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder at Founder Institute - Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 6800 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $35BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, a leading Silicon Valley startup conference that hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17537 to receive the Zoom URL.
- How to Launch a Startup in EuropeLink visible for attendees
Discover the secrets to launching a thriving startup in Europe's dynamic markets. At this live online event, attendees will gain exclusive insights into navigating regulatory landscapes, harnessing funding opportunities, and understanding cultural diversity crucial for business success. From crafting strategies tailored to European business environments to networking with industry leaders who have successfully penetrated these markets, this session offers invaluable guidance. If launching a startup in Europe is your goal, join us to transform your vision into reality.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Master the diverse European regulatory frameworks that affect startup operations.
- Learn to adapt and succeed in European markets through tailored business models and cultural insights.
- Explore funding opportunities and build strategic partnerships to accelerate your startup's growth in Europe.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Everyone who is planning to launch a startup and seeks insights into the European business landscape.
- Everyone who currently runs a startup and is interested in expanding into European markets.
- Everyone who is an investor or business strategist looking for opportunities within the European startup ecosystem.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Ivaylo Ivanov - Director at Founder Institute Eastern Europe
- Mehkar Sheikh - Director at Founder Institute Nordics
- Janet Todorova - Head of Expansion at Founder Institute
- Olena Bochulia - CEO and Co-Founder at Severus
- Angel Hadjiev - Regional Manager, South East Europe, SeedBlink
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17679 to receive the Zoom URL.