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 (4+)
See all- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam VelaniLink 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 Sonam Velani, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Streetlife Ventures. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now!
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❯ 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
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Sonam Velani - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Streetlife Ventures - A mission-driven leader bridging capital, policy, and technology, she has led multi-billion-dollar investments in climate infrastructure, affordable housing, and inclusive economic growth across roles at Goldman Sachs, the World Bank, Zipline, and the NYC Mayor’s Office. With deep expertise in structuring complex deals and building public-private partnerships, her work spans global markets; from financing the largest U.S. transit agency to deploying medical drones in Africa. Her career is dedicated to tackling systemic inequities and aligning innovation with long-term impact.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19119 to receive the link to join us live! - Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in BucharestDistrikt 42, Bucharest
ALWAYS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you have a startup or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Romania and in Eastern Europe, then join us for the in-person Power Networking 'Founder Meet & Greet' event.
At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute Romania and Eastern Europe network.If you come prepared and are aware of the ROI on time unit spent with networking, we will do warm introductions, and help you to find the right connections among the participants.
Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors, and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Who should Attend?
- FI Alumni Founders, Mentors, Investors & friends
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a tech company
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone interested in being an active part of the thriving start-up ecosystem
- YOU
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
- Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in BucharestDistrikt 42, Bucharest
ALWAYS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you have a startup or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Romania and in Eastern Europe, then join us for the in-person Power Networking 'Founder Meet & Greet' event.
At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute Romania and Eastern Europe network.If you come prepared and are aware of the ROI on time unit spent with networking, we will do warm introductions, and help you to find the right connections among the participants.
Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors, and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Who should Attend?
- FI Alumni Founders, Mentors, Investors & friends
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a tech company
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone interested in being an active part of the thriving start-up ecosystem
- YOU
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
- Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in BucharestDistrikt 42, Bucharest
ALWAYS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you have a startup or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Romania and in Eastern Europe, then join us for the in-person Power Networking 'Founder Meet & Greet' event.
At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute Romania and Eastern Europe network.If you come prepared and are aware of the ROI on time unit spent with networking, we will do warm introductions, and help you to find the right connections among the participants.
Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors, and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Who should Attend?
- FI Alumni Founders, Mentors, Investors & friends
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a tech company
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone interested in being an active part of the thriving start-up ecosystem
- YOU
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
