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.
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!
Sponsors
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Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
Odev TechProduct Development services
Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs- Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
- Odev TechProduct Development services
- Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
- Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit 🗓️ Download Program bit.ly/getsummitprogramLink visible for attendees
Proud to announce a partner event brought to us by Female Founder Space and Val Racheeva as we believe that diversity matters!
🌟 Global Female Entrepreneurs Summit 2025 is going online this June 26–27, 2025 — and you’re invited!
🗓️ Download the full program:
https://femalefounderspace.com/program-summit-download🎉 Special Offer:
Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount for our community!
Use code SUMMIT at checkout to save your spot: Get Tickets***
This two-day virtual summit brings together innovative female founders, thought leaders, and change-makers from 40+ countries for powerful sessions and real connections.
Struggling with growing your business, marketing & visibility, work-life balance, or funding your business? This summit gives you real strategies, expert insights, and global connections—no matter where you are.
What to expect:
- Keynotes from trailblazing entrepreneurs
- Thought-provoking panels on today's biggest startup challenges
- Live networking with investors, mentors, and fellow founders
- Actionable masterclasses and hands-on workshops
- Pitch competitions with exclusive awards & recognition
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✨ Now is the time to invest in yourself—and your vision.
Be inspired. Get connected. Level up. And the best part? You can do it all from anywhere in the world.
📥 Download the full program:
https://femalefounderspace.com/program-summit-download📚 Discover more about the summit:
https://femalefounderspace.com/global-female-entrepreneurs-summit-2025🎟️ Grab your ticket now:
https://femalefounderspace.com/global-female-entrepreneurs-summit-2025/book-tickets/ - FI Germany Spring 2025 Graduation:Meet the New Portfolio Companies(Hybrid Event)Link visible for attendees
🎓 Join us for the most recent Germany Graduation, where you can see an inspiring talk by and a few debut presentations from the new Alumni. Learn about some of the companies that will go onto seed-accelerators, raise funding, and build the next great Germany startups. There will also be an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and celebrate the new Graduates.
📅 On June 27th, 2025, we will gather graduates, mentors, investors, friends and future founders to celebrate the newest Graduates of the Spring chapter of the Founder Institute Berlin / Germany. In addition to the Graduation Ceremony, guests will be treated to short business pitches from the graduates.
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⚠️ ATTENTION: We will run this as a hybrid event with the possibility to attend on site in Berlin! We will charge a small cover charge for snacks & 1 drink for those joining us on site!
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🎟️ Please make sure to book an offline ticket if you want to join us on site in Berlin: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/founder-institute-germany-graduation-spring-2025-online-offline-tickets-1396859617719?aff=FiCo
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🌐 Online Location: Receive upon registering on the Founder Institute website or Eventbrite
📍 Offline Location: Receive upon booking an in person ticket at Eventbrite (see above)We expect to see around 10 companies graduating from a wide array of topics ranging from bringing art back into your lives, a lifechanging solution to find the best cancer treatment, the best way to reuse fashion waste all the way to a platform that helps you extend your healthy lifespan! This is the last chance to see the Spring 2025 cohort in its entirety and the first chance to see them as Founder Institute graduated companies!
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❯ Who Should Attend?
Angel investors, early-stage venture capital firms, Founder Institute Mentors, Graduates, friends and family are all invited to attend. You are welcome to share this link with interested friends and colleagues. As we will announce opening of our next batch bound to start in March, entrepreneurs interested in founding a new company are also very welcome!
