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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How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset
·OnlineOnlineAre you still waiting for the "right time" to start your startup? Join Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, for a live online event designed to help aspiring founders overcome hesitation and take immediate action on their startup ambitions. In this practical, mindset-focused session, you'll uncover the four mental excuses that kill momentum, learn why they feel so convincing, and discover how successful entrepreneurs shift from avoidance to action. You'll leave with the confidence, clarity, and tools to start your startup, plus a networking session to put your mindset into action.
❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21514 to get your link and join us live!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to move from hesitation to action and stop waiting for the "perfect time"
- The 4 core mental barriers that keep you stuck in the startup journey
- The key mindset shifts from “It’s not my fault” to “What can I do differently?”
- How to train your mind to embrace progress and overcome excuses with clarity and confidence
- Practical exercises to leave the event feeling empowered and ready to take the next step
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO 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 8,900 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $2BN. 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. This leading Silicon Valley startup conference 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.
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs who want to understand how founders approach challenges and opportunities.
- Corporate innovators and intrapreneurs interested in applying startup methodologies to accelerate growth.
- Anyone curious about entrepreneurship and how to bring a “startup mindset” into their everyday work and decision-making.
- Early stage founders eager to learn from Silicon Valley insights and global startup best practices.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21514 to get your link and join us live!
4 attendees
Meet the Hong Kong Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event)
PH3, 3/F,186-190 Queen’s Rd E, Wan Chai, HKHong Kong has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. However, many people don't know about all of the resources available, the differences between them, or what resources are right for them. At this in-person event, we will gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, including Hong Kong FinTech Talks and Gatherings, New Asia Dragons in Crypto and Hong Kong FO & RO, to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to build a startup in Hong Kong.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Local Organizations to help launch and grow your startup.
- Little-known resources that benefit your industry.
- How to find Mentors.
- Additional funding sources for early-stage founders.
❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/387321/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
9 attendees
FI-AI Leaders Recruiting 1 (of 12): Mastering AI Automation Requirements
·OnlineOnlineMastering AI Automation in your business requires shifting your identity from a manual operator into a visionary, high-performance digital architect.
Mastering AI automation requires shifting your identity from a manual operator into a visionary, high-performance digital architect.
Own your future.
Stop chasing every shiny tool while your core business processes remain fundamentally broken and dangerously outdated.
Most organizations simply reach for the familiar, manual habits that keep them small and trapped in the past.
Kill the noise.
Stop the bleed.
Lead the shift.You will learn why ninety-five percent of companies fail by automating broken workflows that accelerate their demise. True success demands aligning your human layer before touching a single line of code or expensive software.
Identify hidden anchors.
Align your vision.
Prepare the humans.Our interactive "Anchor vs. Engine" audit utilizes n8n to instantly reveal which tasks drive your boat forward.
You'll receive immediate feedback on whether your daily actions are building momentum or dragging you into the depths.
Audit your hours.
Empower your team.
Scale your impact.True transformation begins when you stop reaching for the familiar and start embracing the massive power of automation. By shifting from a "chasing" mindset to being oversubscribed, you create a business with a permanent waiting list.
Build real momentum. Create waiting lists.
We utilize n8n to eliminate organizational friction and provide an objective map of your business readiness. Our scorecard identifies if you are a "Performative Approver" or a true learner ready to lead this revolution.
Stop the guesswork.
Gain absolute clarity.
Accelerate your results.Watch a live demonstration of how to build AI logic that evaluates leadership and delivers personalized results instantly.
You will walk away with a readiness map to move from manual chaos to a streamlined, automated powerhouse.
Claim your edge.
Join the elite.❯ Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is launching or thinking about launching a startup.
- Anyone looking for Automation and looking to learn about Automation.
- Anyone who wants to network with other entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.
❯ What is the Agenda?
- Greeting.
- Set the stage for Automation
- Interactive agent exercise
- Foundation building
- Automation scorecard
- Scorecard building demo
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/388020/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
3 attendees
Past events
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