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!
Upcoming events
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Startup Funding 101: From Idea to Investment
·OnlineOnlineFundraising is not just about pitching — it's a structured journey from idea to investment. In this interactive session, you will gain a clear understanding of how the fundraising process works, from preparation and investor outreach to negotiation and closing. You will also learn what VCs expect at each stage and how to position your startup effectively. The session highlights common mistakes that cost founders funding opportunities. Join us to build a strong foundation before starting your fundraising journey. Be ready to engage — this is a live, interactive session.
❯❯ Guest Speakers include HK Noh (Investment Manager, O3 Partners).
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key stages of the fundraising journey from idea to investment
- How to prepare before approaching investors
- How to reach out to and engage with investors
- What happens during negotiation and closing
- Common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders planning to raise their first round
- Founders who want to better understand the fundraising process
- Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring startup funding
- Anyone interested in how startup fundraising really works
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/395898/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!3 attendees
Product Development with AI: Building Smarter, Faster Products
·OnlineOnlineAI is transforming how startups build products — faster, smarter, and more efficiently. This webinar helps founders understand how to integrate AI across the product development lifecycle, from idea to execution. You will learn how to leverage AI to accelerate MVP development, enhance user experience, and improve product performance. The session also highlights common mistakes when applying AI without a clear strategy. This is a critical foundation for building competitive products in the AI era. Note: This webinar will be conducted in Vietnamese.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to embed AI technologies across the product development lifecycle.
- Strategies to leverage AI for rapidly building and launching your Minimum Viable Product.
- Methods to enhance user experience (UX) and improve overall product efficiency.
- Recognizing and avoiding common mistakes when applying AI without a clear, definitive strategy.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/395901/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Early-stage founders and product managers (CPO/PMs) building technology products.
- Entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI into their existing solutions to scale faster.
- Anyone interested in the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in product development.
Additional Resources:
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Raise the First Round of Funding and Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.Please note: This webinar will be conducted entirely in Vietnamese
❯ About the Speaker:
- Hoang Nguyen - CEO, VinHMS: Hoang Nguyen is an Alumni & Mentor at Founder Institute Vietnam. As the CEO of VinHMS, a leading hospitality tech company under Vingroup, he brings profound expertise in developing, optimizing, and scaling innovative technology products at an enterprise level.
❯ About the Partners:
- VMCG Capital: A reputable organization focusing on Investment Management, Startup Incubation, Fundraising, M&A, and Strategic Consulting in Vietnam.
- Focus Education: An organization operating extensively in the education sector with a comprehensive ecosystem, aiming to nurture the next generation of well-rounded, globally integrated talents.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/395901/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
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Past events
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