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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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events
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•OnlineStartup English Pitch Practice Session: Get Feedback on Your Pitch
OnlineJoin an exclusive, invitation-only Startup Pitch Practice Session, sponsored by Co-Capital, where you'll get valuable feedback from mentors, connect with global VCs, and have the chance to spark connections with a global network.
✨ This series happens every 2 weeks on Wednesday, 4 PM – 5 PM (JST), giving founders the chance to:
- Practice delivering their startup pitch in English
- Gain constructive feedback from experienced mentors
- Build confidence to pitch to international investors
- Enhance their chances of raising global funding
Pre-submit your pitch IF YOU ARE GOING TO PITCH (3-5 MIN) for priority feedback, or pitch live from the chat for a chance to be selected during the session. To pre-submit your pitch, visit this link.
📌 Note:
-RSVP must be done in Google Forms.
-You’ll receive a calendar invitation if your pitch is accepted. Limited slots available (5–10). Early and new applicants who have not pitched before will have the best chance to pitch at this event.❯ Agenda:
- Welcome & Introduction
- Pitch Practice Session
- Feedback Session
- Closing
❯ Judges:
- Erdinc Ekinci - Founder, Investment Lead of Co-capital, Co-Founder, CEO of Openfor, Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan
- Yu Li Shein - Venture Partner of Co-capital, Co-Founder, COO of Openfor, Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/382145/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
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•OnlineHow to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas
OnlineContrary to popular belief, you don't need to be inherently creative or experience a magical 'aha' moment to come up with a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can generate innovative business ideas by following a structured process. In this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a proven framework for crafting great startup ideas, drawn from his experience working with over 10,000 startups worldwide. Attendees will also have the chance to share their ideas and connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in their space. If you have rough ideas and aren't sure what to do next, this is the event to attend!
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who has an early-stage company or a startup idea
- Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
❯ What You'll Gain:
- Common mistakes and misconceptions around startup ideas.
- The methods startups use to consistently find great ideas.
- Six frameworks to come up startup ideas.
- Structured Networking and Idea-Sharing Session.
❯ Featured Expert:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & 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 90 countries, producing over 7000 portfolio companies with nearly $2B in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/20451 to receive the link to join us live!3 attendees
Past events
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