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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Ask local Founder Institute Directors & Alumni anything: Online Q&A
·OnlineOnlineAsk questions about the Founder Institute accelerator cohort Feb-May 2026 on this online event. With the ANZ program starting soon, it's a great time to join this online 'Meet and Greet' event with local ANZ Founder Institute Directors and Alumni. Get to know the people that help entrepreneurs get to traction and funding in the program. Ask questions about the accelerator, how to best leverage FI's resources, and how to build a great, fundable business. Don't miss this event if you're considering enrolling or are planning to attend the upcoming program!
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Benjamin Chong (Partner, Right Click Capital)
- Paul Krajewski (Product Management professional, Co-Director Founder Institute Australia+NZ)
❯ What You'll Learn
- More information about the local Founder Institute accelerator Program
- What the accelerator experience is like
- The types of Mentors and Founders who are part of the local program
- Focused on answering your specific questions
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/387822/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
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Past events
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