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 (4)
See all- Startup Founders' Guide to Building an Effective Go-To-Market StrategyLink visible for attendees
Every startup's success hinges on a well-crafted go-to-market strategy. At this live online event, we unlock the secrets to defining and reaching your target market effectively. You'll gain insights into identifying your ideal customer, crafting a value proposition that resonates, and deploying marketing tactics that convert. If you're determined to accelerate your startup's journey from concept to market leader, this event is your stepping stone.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Why do you need a clear go-to-market strategy
- A step-by-step approach to defining your product-market fit, target audience, competition, and distribution
- How to differentiate your product from the competition
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Daniel Francavilla - Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist at DanielDoes.co: Daniel is a marketing advisor, strategist, founder and mentor making a positive impact. He is a Certified Brand Strategist, college educator, member of the Canadian Marketing Association and a recipient of a 40 Under 40 Award. After graduating from OCAD University, Daniel founded Now Creative Group in 2013, later acquired by creative performance agency King Street Media in 2021, where he is a partner. The agency also launched a content platform and studio called CreatorClub in 2022. As an advocate for social good Daniel continues to run ACCESS, a nonprofit he founded as a student in 2006, which provides funding and mentorship for youth-led initiatives. His latest venture, The Good Growth Company, provides training for social good organizations to upskill their teams and scale their mission.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17501 to receive the Zoom URL.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.