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 (2)
See all- Sales Growth B2B & B2C with AI: Masterclass with William WangLink visible for attendees
Many people don't know there is an abundance of Australia startup mentors and experts that are ready (and willing) to help founders launch and grow their business.
At this live online event, attendees will meet one of Australia's top startup mentors for Growth and Sales (B2B and B2C), William Wang, for expert insights and real-time Q&A. He will also cover how he uses AI for sales and growth no matter if B2B or B2C.
✅ Register now to save your spot!
❯ What You'll Learn
- An introduction to the Founder Institute accelerator (next cohort August to November 2025)
- Proven growth and sales strategies for startups
- Sales for B2B and B2C
- How to leverage AI and GenAI tools to accelerate growth and sales
- A live Q&A session with our mentor William Wang
❯ Featured Speaker:
- William Wang - Founder & CEO at Scale Tribe, Founder & Chief Marketing Strategist at Growth Labz - He has worked directly with over 375 businesses and coached more than 1,840 entrepreneurs across some of the world’s top business communities, gaining deep insight into what drives scalable, profitable growth. Wang also built and successfully exited a 7-figure marketing agency that helped clients generate over $38 million in revenue. Today, as the founder of ScaleTribe, he provides entrepreneurs with proven marketing templates, high-converting lead generation strategies, and hands-on coaching inside a thriving community of growth-focused business owners.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event — RSVP at https://fi.co/e/372736/meetup to get the Zoom link and join us live!
- Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in AucklandBrothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ, Auckland
Network with local entrepreneurs!
❯❯ RSVP here: https://fi.co/event/founder-night-out-in-person-startup-networking-in-auckland-new-zealand-australia-spring-2025
If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Auckland, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Night Out' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
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❯ Who should Attend?- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship / startups
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining world class startup accelerator Founder Institute
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❯ What is the Agenda?- Networking, Socialising and Drinks
Please register
Check out Founder Institute Australia New Zealand (ANZ):
https://linktr.ee/foundingANZFor more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Auckland, see our list of Startup Resources.
