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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Typical startup event topics include:<br>• Coming up with a strong startup idea<br>• Startup legal basics<br>• How to pitch your startup<br>• Starting a company without quitting your day job<br>• How to raise funding for your startup<br>• And much more!<br><br>Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Global Webinar — Enterprise AI - Current and Future FrontiersLink visible for attendees
Learn the best growth tactics from leading experts
Large corporations are undergoing an AI-driven transformation in how they operate and grow. Join Dr. Vijak to demystify AI's impacts on corporate innovation in our post-ChatGPT world. Through pragmatic examples and hands-on experiments, he'll move beyond hype to deliver actionable insights applicable today. You'll identify the risks and opportunities of current AI integrations while gaining a nuanced vista of prospects - from AGI to human-machine collaboration. After his presentation, engage Dr. Vijak directly in an interactive Q&A session. This one-of-a-kind event will equip you to lead in a new era of AI-powered business, where partners
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Understand how big companies use AI for growth.
- Spot risks and chances with AI in business.
- Learn to lead in the AI-powered business world.
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Dr. Vijak Haddadi - Co-Founder and CEO at Syntegral: Vijak is the author of the upcoming 'Ultrahuman'. He is fluent in 6 languages and holds a Ph.D. in philosophy. Vijak previously led an award-winning incubator in Toronto and the digital transformation of a university in London. He is passionate about conscious and sustainable uses of AI and other exponential technologies that pave the way for a dystopia-free future for humanity.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16897 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Pitch Your Ideas to Eastern Europe Investors & Experts, OnlineLink visible for attendees
Do you have a startup or a strong idea for a startup? This is your chance to pitch your startup ideas to a panel of seasoned Eastern European startup investors and experts. Receive invaluable feedback that could pave the way for your entrepreneurial success. The best part? No formal pitch deck is required! Just bring your passion and innovation. Even if you don't want to pitch, join us to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze business ideas - you'll get great insights and help in preparing for your next steps.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Mihai Sfintescu (Managing Director, Abilito Capital)
- Malin Iulian Stefanescu (Vice President, TechAngels)
- Emmett King (Co-Founder, Transylvania Angels Network (T.A.N.))
- Benjamin Rameau (Founder, Smile Research)
❯❯ To pre-submit your pitch, visit https://forms.gle/htPWDyh3xUuVfh2D8
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/330970/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture NetworkLink visible for attendees
Do you want to ask startup investors questions about fundraising in a judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for, how they evaluate potential investments, and more? Then join us for this interactive, online fundraising Q&A event, featuring VCs and investors from the 'FI Venture Network'. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.
❯ What You'll Learn
- The key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
- How to meet and work with different sources of capital, such as friends and family, angel investors, venture capitalists, government grants, loans, and more
❯ Moderator:
- Ayhan Isaacs - Head of Global Growth at Founder Institute: Ayhan is an alumnus of FI Toronto, and co-leads the UAE- GCC FI chapter.
❯ Featured Experts:
- Darryl Bandoro- Venture Investor at VC Investor: Darryl Bandoro is a VC, seasoned angel investor and startup advisor with years of experience in co-founding successful fintech and SaaS startups.
- John Colgan - Venture Investor at VC Investor: John Colgan is a generalist investor who invests in public and private markets with a focus on technology. In addition to investing, he advises early-stage companies with focuses ranging from generative AI software development to pet food formulated with invasive species.
- Mimi Park - Deal Partner at Ganas Ventures: Mimi Park is a Deal Partner at Ganas Ventures. She is also the founder of Instamommies, an on-demand platform focusing on the needs of parents.
Any questions can be asked by the audience!
About the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the FI Venture Network page.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16881 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Global Webinar - The Data Behind Scaleup Success, with Startup GenomeLink visible for attendees
Learn the best growth tactics from leading experts
Join us for an enlightening webinar exclusively designed for startup founders, where we delve into the groundbreaking research conducted by Startup Genome. Gain invaluable insights into the key characteristics distinguishing successful scaling startups from those struggling. Leveraging the world's most extensive dataset on startup ecosystems, this research comprehensively analyzes objective metrics collected from tens of thousands of startups surveyed between 2014 and 2019. Be prepared to uncover the secrets of startup scaling as we explore the first-ever longitudinal scaleup research.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- The crucial factors that contribute to the success of scaling startups
- Real-world scaleups case studies
- Actionable strategies and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of scaling
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Forrest Wright - Research Assessment Lead at Startup Genome: Forrest, Research Assessment Lead, is leading the insight analysis on the Scaleup Report. Prior to joining Startup Genome, Forrest worked as the Data Manager at the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), where he was responsible for data analysis, survey development, and content generation. Forrest holds an MS degree in Information Science from Drexel University.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16803 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
