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.
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.
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!
Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events
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Pitch your Idea: Impact Founders
·OnlineOnlineDo you run a startup, or have a strong idea for an impact startup? 🚀 🌱
Could you use honest feedback on your startup ideas? 💬 🤔On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of impact investors and experts for ratings and feedback. You will also learn by listening to other startup ideas and watch how experts analyze businesses. We will be selecting pitches live from the chat. 💻
You will pitch for 3 minutes, audio only! 🎧
This is the second of 3 pitch nights in our spring pitch marathon, look at the calendar (https://fi.co/events) for the last one! Spectators are welcome!❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Leehe Skuler (Co-Founder, GITA)
- Mira Arnold (Public Funding Expert, Founder Arete AG)
- Darrena Mamm (Founder, Product Lead , Tech Unicorn Builders)
- Susan Graham (Co Founder, Dendra Systems)
❯ Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format. 3 minutes is a lot longer, but being clear on you core mission and customers greatly improves the chances to put forward a compelling 3 minute audio pitch❯ 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
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, discover Pitch Deck formats, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/386497/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
12 attendees
Growing Innovation Districts through Regional & Private Partnerships
·OnlineOnlineInnovation districts thrive when they are not isolated but instead connected to broader networks. By leveraging regional and private partnerships, these districts can tap into global talent, investors, and mentors, accelerating growth and fostering innovation. Using Penn West as a successful example, this session will demonstrate how collaboration between local governments and private enterprises can create vibrant ecosystems that attract resources from beyond local boundaries. Learn how these strategic partnerships can transform innovation districts into dynamic hubs for startup success and economic growth.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Learn how local governments and private companies can work together effectively.
- Understand how connecting with global networks can drive growth and innovation.
- Discover how partnerships can create long-term economic success for innovation districts.
❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22895 to get your link and join us live!
❯ Featured Experts:
- Paul O'Brien - Head of Public Affairs @ Founder Institute: a startup economist and ecosystem strategist with 25 years in venture capital, public policy, and economic development.
- Elizabeth Packer - Director of Economic Development @ Golden Triangle: an urban planner and economic development strategist with more than a decade of experience advancing entrepreneurship, investment, and community revitalization.
- Guc Ozenci - Innovation Partner at Founder Institute: Managing Director of Founder Institute in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where he has built a portfolio of over 40 early-stage companies.
- Adam Lattimore - Director of Technology and Innovation at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development: an experienced leader with over 10 years in the nonprofit and government sectors.
❯ Who Should Attend?
If you work in economic development, government, or civic leadership, this is not another “innovation showcase.” It’s a reckoning with what your region needs to stop doing, and what you must do next, if you want your founders to thrive and your city to serve and attract venture capital to close the gap on the challenges entrepreneurs there have finding it.❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22895 to get your link and join us live!
6 attendees
Pitch your Idea: All Founders
·OnlineOnlineDo you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? 🚀
Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your startup ideas? 💬On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Germany startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze businesses. We will be selecting pitches live from the chat. The pitches will be audio only, open mic 3 minute pitches! This will be the final night of the Founder Institute Germany Spring Pitch marathon.
To submit your pitch beforehand visit this link.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Rikke Klitskov (CoDirector, Founder Institute Berlin)
- Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Digital Strategist, Business Angel & Coach, Founder Institute Germany)
- Gerrit McGowan (Managing Partner, Gestalt Advisors)
- Jessica Wimalasooriyar (Investment Manager, IBB Ventures)
- Georg Meuser (Co-Founder & Business Consultant, nxt milestone)
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format. 3 minutes is much more than 1 sentence, but the clearer you are on your mission, the more compelling longer pitches become.❯ 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/386498/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
29 attendees
Founder Meet&Greet: In-Person Startup Networking Winter Edition!
The Social Hub Berlin, Alexanderstraße 40, Berlin, BE, DEWe are proud to continue this free flow meet & greet session in the Bar of the social hub with guided networking and great people from different angles of the Berlin startup ecosystem!
If you have a startup idea or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Berlin, then join us for the in-person 'Founder Meet & Greet' event. At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, and advisors from the Founder Institute Berlin network. Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Your hosts of the day:
- Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Business Angel & Coach, MD @ Founder Institute Berlin)
- Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director @ Founder Institute Germany)
- Euan Hintze (Banking Expert @ Qonto)
- Alexander Fahnemann (Banking Expert @ Qonto)
- Daniela Vollner (Marketing Expert @ Qonto)
❯ Who should Attend?
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder
- Anyone who is looking for a modern business bank account
❯ What is the Agenda?
- (Guided) Networking, Socializing and Drinks
❯❯ This is a live offline event, to be sure to receive our updates be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/376736/meetup!
To join our upcoming Founder Institute program in March 2025, you can apply here: https://fi.co/Germany. For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Berlin, see our list of Startup Resources.
About Qonto:
Qonto is Europe’s leading financial management solution for founders, freelancers, and small to medium-sized businesses, serving more than 600,000 clients across eight countries. Founded by Alexandre Prot and Steve Anavi, Qonto has been transforming business finance since 2017. The platform combines business banking, invoicing, accounting, and expense management in a single intuitive solution. Through Qonto’s company formation services, over 250,000 businesses have already been established across Europe. With more than €600 million in funding and an international team of over 1,600 employees, Qonto is redefining financial management for European businesses – with innovative products, transparent pricing, and 24/7 customer support. Click here to open your business account: https://www.qonto.comAbout Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.239 attendees
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