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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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Meet the FI Alumni Scaling Startups in EuropeLink visible for attendees
Launching a startup in Europe presents unique opportunities and challenges. At this live online event, attendees will gain actionable insights from Founder Institute alumni and seasoned mentors on building and scaling startups in the European market. This interactive session includes practical advice and a dedicated Q&A segment with experts to answer your pressing questions. If you're an entrepreneur aiming to navigate the dynamic European startup ecosystem, don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow. Register now to join this engaging discussion!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Proven strategies for launching and scaling startups in the European market.
- Real-world insights from successful Founder Institute alumni and mentors.
- Answers to your pressing questions about the European Startup Ecosystem.
❯ Featured Alumni:
- Yavuz Cingitas - Co-Founder at InoDash - Yavuz is a co-founder of InoDash and GOOINN, specializing in innovation consulting and remote collaboration. He has co-founded BubbleWorks and served as an intrapreneur, focusing on transforming consultancy models to remove time and space constraints. Yavuz has published articles on remote innovation workshops, emphasizing the importance of adapting to remote working environments.
- Daan Weddepohl - Founder & CEO of Peerby - Daan is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Peerby, a platform that promotes sustainability by allowing neighbors to lend and borrow items. He is recognized for his work in the sharing economy and has contributed to discussions on sustainable entrepreneurship and the circular economy.
❯ Host:
- Ivan Germanov - Director at Founder Institute CEE and RSM at Founder Institute HQ - Ivan is a serial entrepreneur, Local Director at FI CEE, and Regional Success Manager at FI HQ. He has extensive experience guiding early-stage founders, connecting them with co-founders and investors.
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/375591/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live! - How to Come Up with Great Startup IdeasLink visible for attendees
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be inherently creative or experience a magical 'aha' moment to come up with a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can generate innovative business ideas by following a structured process. In this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a proven framework for crafting great startup ideas, drawn from his experience working with over 10,000 startups worldwide. Attendees will also have the chance to share their ideas and connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in their space. If you have rough ideas and aren't sure what to do next, this is the event to attend!
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❯ Who Should Attend:- Anyone who has an early-stage company or a startup idea
- Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
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❯ What You'll Gain:- Common mistakes and misconceptions around startup ideas.
- The methods startups use to consistently find great ideas.
- Six frameworks to come up startup ideas.
- Structured Networking and Idea-Sharing Session.
❯ Featured Expert:
- 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.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19124 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
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❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day OneLink visible for attendees
AI startups face high stakes when it comes to Responsible AI as decisions made early can't be undone. At this live online event, attendees will learn how to adopt robust responsible AI frameworks from day one to stay compliant and competitive. Fion Lee-Madan, Technical Co-Founder of Asenion, will share how early-stage founders can navigate AI governance, risk, and compliance. If you're building with AI and want to learn about responsibility from the ground up, don't miss this essential session.
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❯ What You’ll Learn- How to integrate Responsible AI into your startup from day one
- Why implementing compliance and ethics early sets your AI up for long-term success
- Practical frameworks to future-proof your AI product
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Fion Lee Madan - Technical Co-Founder, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asenion (formerly Fairly AI + anch AI) - A founder, leader, lifelong learner, and catalyst of change, Fion Lee-Madan understands the shifting B2B enterprise software landscape and the transformative impact of AI. As a technical and business executive for Fortune 500 companies and at ATG through its Oracle acquisition, she led initiatives in product-market fit, demand generation, and customer success, thriving in competitive markets. Her experience living, working, and raising children internationally over the past 20 years fuels a deep commitment to promoting the fair and responsible use of technology, and to building a global network to operationalize Responsible AI to Fairly AI standards.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19296 to receive the link to join us live!
