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- 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! - Startup Funding in Germany: 2025 Market Overview & Fundraising InsightsLink visible for attendees
Join us for a panel discussion with top-tier German investors to gain their insights on the current European startup scene, trends, and opportunities, and learn how to increase your chances of fundraising for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Our panel of prominent VCs will share their perspectives on the German fundraising scene in Q1-Q3 2025, their expectations for Q4 2025 and 2026, their insights on securing funding, the key factors they consider when evaluating startups, and the common pitfalls to avoid during the fundraising process.
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❯ Panelists:- Mali M. Baum (CEO at WLOUNGE & Board Member at European Innovation Council)
- Katja Ruhnke (CEO at CK Ventures & Chairwoman at Business Angels Deutschland e.V.)
- Katrin Robeck (Managing Director at IBB Ventures)
- Ann-Christin Kortenbrede (Managing Partner at Gründerfonds Ruhr)
- Mohammad Hossein Tavangar (Director at Founder Institute Germany)
In addition to gaining expert advice on startup funding, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Founder Institute's accelerator programs, which have helped 8,100+ entrepreneurs worldwide turn their ideas into successful businesses.
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❯ Event Highlights:- A panel discussion featuring top VCs in the German and European startup ecosystems
- Q&A session, allowing attendees to ask questions and engage with the speakers
- Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals
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❯ What You'll Learn:- The current market situation and the market outlook in 2025 for Founders and VCs
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding in 2025-2026
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/376741/meetup or here on 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
❯ 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.
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❯ 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/19857 to receive the link to join us live!
