About us
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!
Featured event
FounderX Silicon Valley: VIP Gathering of Global Founders/ Investors
FounderX is a highly-curated, intimate conference will gather ~300 investors, founders, technology executives, and startup ecosystem leaders from across the globe for three days of networking events, group workshops, and engaging talks from top Keynote Speakers.
Previous speakers for FI events include Elon Musk, Steve Jurvetson, Yamini Rangan, Naval Ravikant, Esther Dyson, Jason Calacanis, Ben Horowitz, and many more.
❯❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
TO REGISTER, YOU MUST RSVP AND PAY AT THE LINK ABOVE. RSVPING TO THIS MEETUP DOES NOT GRANT YOU ACCESS TO THIS EVENT.
See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
Please note: this event is mainly for Founder Institute investors, alumni, mentors, and leaders - so Meetup availability will expire.
The goal of FounderX is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning across the FI and Decile Group Networks, which span 40,000+ innovators across 100+ countries and 6 continents.
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❯ See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: To register, you MUST RSVP and pay at the link above.
❌ RSVPing to this Meetup does NOT grant you access to this event.
Upcoming events
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Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper
·OnlineOnlineVenture Trailblazers is an exclusive event series that connects leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital. For this edition, we are honored to welcome Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, and one of the world's most recognized venture capitalists. The goal of Venture Trailblazers is to educate and connect founders, leaders, mentors, and investors across the global Founder Institute, VC Lab, and FI Venture Networks.
On July 9th, Tim Draper joins Adeo Ressi for the next edition of Venture Trailblazers.
RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260 to get your link and join us live!Tim Draper is one of the most recognized venture capitalists in the world and the founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. He has backed some of the most transformative companies in technology from their earliest rounds, including Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase, Skype, Hotmail, Twitch, Robinhood, Baidu, Box, Carta, Planet, Cruise Automation, and more than 20 unicorns in total.
A leading global voice for entrepreneurs, Tim is also one of the most prominent advocates for Bitcoin and decentralization. He famously won the U.S. Marshals' Bitcoin auction in 2014, has invested in over 50 crypto companies, and led early investments in Coinbase, Ledger, Tezos, and Bancor, among others.
Tim is a regular presence across major networks as a proponent of entrepreneurship, innovative governance, free markets, and Bitcoin. His recognitions include the World Entrepreneurship Forum's "Entrepreneur of the World," one of the top 100 most powerful people in finance by Worth Magazine, the top 20 most influential people in crypto by CryptoWeekly, #1 most networked VC by AlwaysOn, #7 on the Forbes Midas List, and a member of the Global Guru 30 Startup Gurus in the world.
❯ What We'll Cover
In this candid conversation, Tim and Adeo will explore:- Tim's journey as an investor and the philosophy that has guided his decisions over the decades
- The story behind his early bet on SpaceX, and what it taught him about backing audacious founders
- Lessons drawn from across his portfolio of category-defining companies
- His current thinking on crypto and AI, and where he sees each headed next
- His advice for emerging managers building enduring, high-performing venture firms today
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260 to get your link and join us live!
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Go From Idea to Working App with AI, Featuring Adeo Ressi
·OnlineOnlineYou have an idea. Maybe you've tested a few AI tools and built something promising. But turning a demo into a real app is where most non-technical founders get stuck. This session will help you get unstuck. Join Adeo Ressi, Chairman at Founder Institute, for a free walkthrough of the tools builders use to turn ideas into working products, without traditional coding. We'll cover Replit, Claude, and a simple workflow you can follow, even if you've never written code before. You'll leave with a clearer path from idea to app, and a better understanding of how to start building with AI.
❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26262 to get your link and join us live!
❯ What You'll Learn
- The core AI build stack, demystified: We cut through the noise and walk you through Replit and Claude in plain English. No jargon, no assumptions, no technical gatekeeping.
- How the vibe coding workflow actually works: See the workflow in action, from a plain English prompt to a running application. You will understand not just what the tools do, but how to use them together effectively.
- Where most non-technical founders get stuck: We cover the most common friction points so you can avoid the detours that slow most people down.
- Your next step toward a working app: This session is designed as a launchpad. By the end, you will know exactly what to do next and have a clear path to building something real.
❯ Featured Speaker
- Adeo Ressi has founded 11 startups, launched 14 venture capital funds, and generated nearly $2 billion in exits before the age of 30. He is currently CEO of Decile Group and Chairman of the Founder Institute, the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder with over 9,000 portfolio companies across 250 cities worldwide. He builds working AI applications live, in real time, using plain English prompts. You will see exactly how he does it.
❯ Who This Is For
This session were built for a specific kind of person:
- You have a startup idea or an internal tool you want to build
- You are not a developer and do not want to become one
- You have tried AI tools but have not broken through to something real and functional
- You are ready to stop demoing and start shipping
If that sounds like you, this is your session.
❯❯ Your Next Step: The Vibe Coding Pro Bootcamp
This session is your entry point. The Vibe Coding Pro Bootcamp, running July 14 to 28, 2026, is where you go to build.
Across three live sessions with Adeo Ressi, you will:
- Set up a professional vibe coding workflow from scratch
- Build a real, working app with AI, step by step
- Apply advanced techniques to take your app beyond a basic prototype
- Iterate and debug quickly with AI as your pair programmer
- Finish with a working app you built yourself
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26262 to get your link and join us live!
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How to Build Without a Team Using AI with Jonathan Greechan
·OnlineOnlineSavvy entrepreneurs are using AI to augment their capabilities and move faster than ever before, with less resources. On this webinar with Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute, GP at Founder Capital), we'll share the prompts and processes solo-founders are using to supercharge processes like customer development, market research, product scoping, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your toolkit and connect with fellow builders.
❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/25831 to get your link and join us live!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to use AI to stress-test your startup idea and run faster customer development.
- Specific prompts and tool combinations for market research, competitive analysis, and prototyping.
- How to craft and practice your pitch using AI, including building a full pitch deck with Claude Skills.
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 and across over 100 countries, producing over 9,000 portfolio companies with nearly $2BN in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Aspiring founders who want to start a business but lack technical skills
- Entrepreneurs exploring how AI can accelerate their startup journey
- Professionals considering launching a side project or solo startup
- Early-stage founders interested in AI-powered workflows
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/25831 to get your link and join us live!
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FI Austin Alumni & Investor Panel: In-Person Networking Event
Cabana Club, 5012 E 7th St,, Austin, TX, USJoin us for an informational networking event where you can meet interesting startups in Austin, featuring alumni of Founder Institute Austin. The Founder Institute is the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup in Austin, and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program, and what you can expect to achieve in a startup accelerator. Then afterwards, join us for a networking session where you can connect with other entrepreneurs, meet potential co-founders, and most of all - have fun!
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Gabriel Rucker (CEO & Founder, Titen AI)
- Arturo Piña (President, ProductCamp Austin)
❯ Who should Attend?
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a growing company
- Anyone interested in meeting Austin entrepreneurs and advisors
❯ What is the Agenda?
- Q&A Panel with Founder Institute Alumni
- Short Presentation on the Founder Institute
- Networking, Socializing, and Drinks
❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/402308/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
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