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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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Entrepreneurs and Cocktails: Monthly MeetupThe Hub RWC, Redwood City, CA
Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at The Hub Redwood City for a chance to socialize with other startup founders & entrepreneurs. Founder Institute members will be there, but it’s not restricted (other than those 21 & over!) and there will be no requirement to join. We plan to add presentations and round table discussions to the format, but initially, it will mainly be a meet and greet opportunity.
If you’re a founder, entrepreneur or just want to know more about how it all works, come join us! Drinks and food will be available to purchase.
About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/343047/meetup
- How to Build a Fundable Start-up BrandLink visible for attendees
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? There's never been a better time! But with so many people jumping into the startup scene, it's getting harder to grab investors' attention and get customers interested. That's where we come in. Join our event to learn simple yet powerful ways to make your startup stand out. We'll talk about what catches an investor's eye, common early mistakes to dodge, and what you should do before even thinking about creating your product. After the talk, stick around for a networking session with other startup founders just like you. Get ready to make your startup more appealing, step by step.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- What makes investors want to fund your startup.
- Avoidable beginner errors.
- Must-dos before starting on your product.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Danny Matthews: Director at Founder Institute London. Danny that the best way to be the change we want to see in the world, is to create it through meaningful ventures. By using capital or his creative expertise Danny invests in the businesses of tomorrow by helping them get funded or get to market. He does this through Brand Sprints, his rapid brand creation process and Founder Institute, the worlds largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2017 he has helped over 300 businesses build their brand and grow their business with brand confidence.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17322 to receive the Zoom URL.
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup FounderLink visible for attendees
Do you want to start your own technology company, but don't know where to begin? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don't enjoy, but few do something about it. At the "Employee to Entrepreneur" event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Afterwards, attendees will have an opportunity to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and share their ideas for feedback.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
- Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently
- Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday
❯ What Are Some of the Topics?
- What is the difference between being an employee versus being a founder
- What to consider before becoming an entrepreneur
- How do you know when the time is right to quit
- What are the first steps in the entrepreneurial journey
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Dan Huru - CEO & Co-founder @ MeetGeek: an AI meeting assistant that records, summarizes and extracts insights from online calls. He has extensive experience in software development, team management, and Java programming.
- Alexander Leonida - Founder & CEO @ SilkFlo: Alexander is a Founder Institute graduate, and the Founder of SilkFlo, a strategy platform for companies looking to adopt, govern, plan, and measure their AI and Automation solutions. Via his own consultancy, he has led multi-£million Digital Automation projects across several organizations in sectors including finance, insurance, consumer, healthcare, telecoms, and retail.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17340 to receive the Zoom URL.
- How to Quickly Establish Safe, Reliable, and Compliant AI StartupsLink visible for attendees
Are you a startup seeking to incorporate AI into your product? Wondering how AI startups ensure safety and compliance? Dive into the fast-paced realm of AI with us! Join our event to uncover real-life examples and learn practical steps to make your AI startup safer, more reliable, and compliant. Don't miss this chance to navigate the dynamic landscape of AI innovation!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Speed up building safe AI in startups for quicker innovation
- Learn solutions from real cases to address AI issues
- Identify common AI hurdles in startup settings, such as safety and compliance issues.
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Fion Lee-Madan - Co-founder at Fairly AI: an award-winning pioneer in AI Governance recognized by industry analysts such as IDC and Gartner. Fairly's platform accelerates the adoption of AI technologies by ensuring they adhere to the highest standards of compliance and risk management with millions of automated testing agents. Fion spent the last two decades building software in high-tech industries and has been named one of the best executives in Canada by the Globe and Mail. Her experience living, working, and raising children internationally fuels a deeply serious commitment to support the fair and responsible use of technology around the world.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17442 to receive the Zoom URL.