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 (3)
See all- Corporate Innovation in Action: How to Overcome RoadblocksLink visible for attendees
Corporate innovation is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. In this insightful fireside chat, we'll explore why innovation is both crucial and challenging for large organizations, and how leaders can begin building future-ready, growth-oriented strategies. You'll gain practical advice on creating a culture of innovation, avoiding common pitfalls, and forming meaningful partnerships with startups to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Ingeborg Gasser-Kriss, Innovation Partner, and Advisory Board Member at FoodTech companies. Ingeborg brings decades of experience guiding large organizations through complex innovation and transformation challenges. She specializes in aligning corporate strategy with emerging trends and customer needs.
- Sandy Gomez, Innovation Partner & Founder at Arca Análisis Económico. Sandy combines private sector expertise from Henkel, KPMG, and Diageo with deep experience in international development through roles at the Founder Institute, IESA, and IDB Lab. She helps LATAM corporations align innovation strategies with business goals and impact standards, making her a trusted partner for running effective acceleration programs.
❯ Hosted by:
- Misha de Sterke, Innovation Partner, and Founder & CEO of 10X Growth. Misha is a leading voice in corporate innovation and the creator of the 10X Growth Framework. He’s helped global giants like Nestlé and Unilever develop repeatable innovation strategies to drive growth at scale.
❯ What You’ll Learn:
- Why innovation is essential for long-term competitiveness
- How to align innovation with business goals and customer insight
- Common pitfalls to avoid (“wicked patterns”)
- Frameworks for internal culture change and startup engagement
- How to invest smartly with strategies like “Buy, Build, Hold”
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18818 to receive the link to join us live!
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan BeckordLink visible for attendees
Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding.
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors.
- The best ways to source different funding resources such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants and loans.
❯ Featured Expert:
- Nathan Beckord - CEO at Foundersuite - He helps startups navigate strategy, finance, business development, and venture/exits. Known as the "wingman to startup CEOs", passionate about pitching deals, raising capital, and getting things done. He focuses on early-stage Internet, B2B software, mobile, and consumer product startups, with a strong interest in platforms, markets, and networks. He currently serves as CEO of Fundingstack.com, a software platform for VCs, investment bankers, and funding advisors that streamlines capital raising with tools such as an investor database, pitch deck hosting, CRM, email tools, and a Virtual Data Room. He also leads Foundersuite.com, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs source investors, manage fundraising, and keep investors updated. Produces the "How I Raised It" podcast and organizes events on fundraising, growth, and exit strategies.
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 live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18557 to receive the link to join us live!
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable GrowthLink visible for attendees
Innovating for tomorrow while delivering results today is a constant challenge for CPG companies. On this event, we will gather corporate innovation leaders from Nestle, Perrigo, and 10X Growth in an engaging discussion around future proofing established enterprise businesses. Topics include how to set up innovation roadmaps that align with core strategy, experimenting with startups through pilot programs, and determining whether to pursue new ideas internally or through external partnerships.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Jeroen Tjepkema: Partner & Venture Strategist at 10X Growth - Jeroen Tjepkema is a serial entrepreneur and product strategist specializing in growth and innovation for CPG companies. At 10x Growth, he helps scale-ups and corporates develop sustainable business practices and future-proof portfolios. With experience at MeasureWorks, GrowthTribe, and Nestlé, Jeroen excels in product marketing, strategic M&A, and venture turnarounds, driving innovation in food, tech, and health sectors.
- Misha De Sterk: Founder at 10X Growth - Misha is a Dutch creative entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience helping global brands drive growth and innovation. As the founder of 10X Growth and multiple startups, he’s advised companies like Nestlé, Unilever, and Shell on innovation strategy, portfolio development, and execution. He formerly led a 55+ person innovation consultancy and has played key roles in major initiatives such as Nestlé’s R&D accelerator and Unilever’s “Lean Like a Startup” program.
- Nicola McMahon Staines, Global Head of Consumer Experience at Perrigo - With 20+ years in digital marketing and consumer experience, Nicola Staines leads global growth strategies at Perrigo. As the Global Head of Consumer Experience for Women’s Health, she focuses on consumer-first approaches to drive growth, enhance brand value, and expand into new markets. Previously, Nicola held senior roles at Nestlé Purina PetCare, leading digital transformation and omnichannel marketing strategies. Her expertise spans brand-building, digital innovation, and e-commerce, with a passion for leveraging consumer data to build future-ready brands.
- Sebastian Concha, Accelerator Lead Latin America at Nestlé - An innovation coach and entrepreneur with expertise in product innovation and market strategy. He currently serves as the Innovation Coach for Nestlé R&D Latin America and lectures at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Sebastián has founded Naïf Drinks and held leadership roles at Mintel, Diageo, and Concha y Toro, focusing on sustainable business models and consumer behavior in the food and beverage industries.
❯ Hosted by:
- 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.
❯ Who should attend:
- Corporate innovation leaders and executives
- Senior brand marketers
- Digital transformation leaders and executives
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18867 to receive the link to join us live!
