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- Launching on Product Hunt: Proven Success TacticsLink visible for attendees
Are you a startup founder with an idea to launch on Product Hunt? At this live and interactive webinar, you will receive a full stack of tools and techniques to ensure the top performance of your product. Join Simo, the visionary behind folk, as he unravels the remarkable journey of achieving the prestigious "Product of the Month" title on Product Hunt. In this narrative, you'll explore the fascinating story of his Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform folk, while picking up the latest best practices for increasing your launch visibility.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Strategies for crafting an attention-grabbing product description and compelling visuals
- How to engage with the Product Hunt community
- Analyzing and learning from successful product launches on Product Hunt
❯ Featured Expert:
- Simo Lemhandez - Co-founder of folk: Simo founded folk in Paris in 2020. folk is the all-in-one CRM that centralizes all the relationships that matter for an organization. It can be customized to the adapted workflow: sales CRM, recruiting pipeline, deal flow management, prospection management, and more. Before folk, Simo has conducted 40+ projects for start-ups (fundraising, business plans) and consulting firms (due diligence).
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17041 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner OnlineLink visible for attendees
Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and interactive event where you will learn best practices for building and formalizing a Co-Founder relationship. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs who are looking for a Co-Founder at virtual tables and speed networking sessions.
❯ What Will You Accomplish
- You will learn the best practices for finding the right Co-Founder
- You will meet startup enthusiasts and experts from around the world
- You will shortlist potential Co-Founders
❯ Featured Experts:
- Jackeline Palma - CEO & Founder at PETGENOMA: Jackeline is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse educational background. Jackeline has accumulated over 15 years of experience as an entrepreneur and co-patent inventor. Her passion lies in harnessing the power of genetics to enhance the lives of pets and their owners. She proudly serves as the CEO and Founder of PETGENOMA, a pioneering company in pet DNA testing. Jackeline is a visionary leader driving positive change in pet health, and her journey continues to inspire and impact the lives of many.
❯ To get the most out of this Co-Founder networking event:
- Come ready for live video networking
- Prepare by visiting our Guide to Find a Co-Founder
- Fill out our Co-Founder Networking Worksheet
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/333247/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Startup Market Outlook for 2024: What to Expect with Funding (Online)Link visible for attendees
2023 has been a challenging year for startup funding at the later stages, with the angel, pre-seed, and seed funding markets remaining resilient. However, the bar to raise funding is higher than it's been in several years, with investors focusing more on business fundamentals. On this live online event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute) will share his insights on what idea-stage and pre-seed startups can expect in 2024, how to prepare, and the steps needed to successfully raise funding. There will also be a short Q&A period to answer audience questions.
❯ About the Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute: Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder and 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 cities and 95 countries, which have produced over 6900 portfolio companies with nearly $2 billion in venture funding. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Jonathan's writing has been featured on Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is thinking about starting a company or raising pre-seed or angel funding
- Anyone that wants an understanding of fundraising for early-stage businesses and products
❯ What are some of the Topics?
- The trends entrepreneurs can expect to see in 2024
- The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding in 2023 and beyond
- Any questions asked by the audience!
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/333252/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup ExpertsLink visible for attendees
To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. This interactive event will first discuss best practices for creating a concise and compelling elevator pitch. Then, you can share your pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables to get instant feedback. We recommend you jump on as many tables as you can and speak with various mentors. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise yet compelling elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- Specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
Speakers and mentors will be added soon.
❯ To get the most out of this Pitch for Feedback event:
- Come ready for live video networking
- Prepare by starting with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
- Fill out our Elevator Pitch Worksheet.
To access all of the networking features of this event, please join using Chrome or Firefox from a desktop or tablet, or download the Airmeet Mobile App.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17052 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
