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.\
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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
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Founder's Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner
·OnlineOnlineAI implementation is a major challenge for many founders, with 80-90% of attempts failing due to ineffective use of tools. In this workshop, Trevor Longino, Founder of CrowdTamers, will teach you how to use AI as a powerful partner to enhance your creativity and execution, not as a replacement for your thinking. You'll discover how to identify the most impactful tasks AI can handle, while leveraging your unique skills where AI can't. Ready to integrate AI into your workflow and accelerate your startup? This workshop is for you!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Why 80-90% of AI implementations fail and how to avoid costly mistakes.
- How to train AI to work alongside you as a strategic partner, not just a tool.
- Identify the tasks you can delegate to AI for maximum efficiency and impact.
- Build simple, repeatable systems that generate complexity and drive results.
- Practical examples: turn unstructured ideas into actionable tasks and use AI for faster, smarter work (138 words per minute vs. 65 by typing).
❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21837 to get your link and join us live!
❯ The Founder’s Guide to AI Workshop
This is part of the "The Founder's Guide to AI Workshop” - a series of free online events designed to help entrepreneurs utilize AI to supercharge their productivity and growth. Hosted by Trevor Longino (Founder of Crowdtamers), these workshops will provide attendees with practical, step-by-step strategies to use AI tools for startup growth across topics like marketing, product development, productivity, task automation, and more. If you are looking to “scale yourself” and tap into the power of AI for entrepreneurship, then you won’t want to miss these free online events.❯ Learn more at FI.co/bootcamp/AI4Founders
❯❯ Featured Speaker:
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO at CrowdTamers - Trevor Longino is a marketer, writer, speaker, founder, and growth thinker. He's launched 50 startups, mentored about 200 more, taught thousands, and launched 12 startups from $0 to $2MM+ in ARR over the last decade, including Unito.io, Gog.com, Kontakt.io, and ThePrizeFactory.com. With 20+ years of experience in marketing and leadership in startups, he brings a wealth of knowledge in marketing best practices, building and leading teams, and market positioning. He founded CrowdTamers.com more than a decade ago and has been a consultant at companies all over the world, helping them grow. Current clients are based out of Toronto, Montreal, Warsaw, Amman (Jordan), London, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Early-stage founders or aspiring entrepreneurs eager to leverage AI to scale their startups.
- Entrepreneurs looking to boost productivity and optimize their daily work with AI.
- Founders seeking practical solutions to enhance efficiency and grow their business intelligently.
- Anyone interested in integrating AI as a strategic partner in their creative and business processes.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21837 to get your link and join us live!
4 attendees
Penn West Graduation: Meet the New Portfolio Companies (In-Person)
WeWork 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USJoin us for the Graduation of the latest Penn West Founder Institute Cohort, where you can see an inspiring talk by a Keynote Speaker and great pitches from the new Alumni. Learn about some of the companies that will go onto seed-accelerators, raise funding, and build the next great Penn West startups in DC. Hear brilliant founders in EdTech, HealthTech, FinTech, PropTech, LegalTech, Blockchain, AI and more... There will also be an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and celebrate the new Graduates.
❯ Featuring:
- Vikram Dhawan (Founder & CEO, KnoetiK Solutions Inc.)
- Kuzeyhan Ozdemir (Lean Startup Mentor, Founder Institute)
- Guc Ozenci (Program Director, FI Washington DC)
- Andres Jordan (Founder, Factor6, LLC)
- Elena Sterlin (Founder, Live Long Life)
- Ufuk Demirci (Global Head, Venture Funds, IFC)
❯ Who Should Attend?
This is an essential event for investors, policy makers, economic development leaders, and anyone interested in the thriving startup ecosystem in Washington, D.C. Whether you are looking to discover new investment opportunities, engage with top entrepreneurs, or connect with industry leaders, the Land & Launch graduation is the perfect place to network and gain insights into the future of innovation and business in the region.❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/388245/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
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About Penn West and the Accelerator
The Penn West Land & Launch Accelerator was designed in partnership with Founder Institute to support high-potential companies from both tech and non-tech sectors. Over the course of the 14-week accelerator, these companies have received specialized support in venture-building, business development, legal and regulatory preparation, and market entry strategies. The accelerator culminates in a dynamic showcase of these startups ready to expand their operations and make their mark on the D.C. market.About 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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.----------
❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/388245/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
11 attendees
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI
·OnlineOnlineHow can a founder build a marketing engine that scales with AI while keeping your unique voice at the core? In this workshop, Trevor Longino, Founder of CrowdTamers, will guide you in using AI to create a powerful and efficient marketing strategy. Discover how to leverage AI to craft content that amplifies your perspective as a founder, ensuring your voice stays central to every campaign. From building content calendars to driving high ROI with B2B marketing on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube, this session will help you harness AI to grow your startup.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to apply AI to build a scalable marketing engine that amplifies your voice.
- Using AI for content marketing while keeping your unique perspective at the core.
- Turning ideas into actionable content calendars with AI's help.
- How AI enhances your vision rather than replacing it.
- B2B marketing strategies with high ROI: leveraging LinkedIn and YouTube for greater reach.
❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21840 to get your link and join us live!
❯ The Founder’s Guide to AI Workshop
This is part of the "The Founder's Guide to AI Workshop" - a series of free online events designed to help entrepreneurs utilize AI to supercharge their productivity and growth. Hosted by Trevor Longino (Founder of Crowdtamers), these workshops will provide attendees with practical, step-by-step strategies to use AI tools for startup growth across topics like marketing, product development, productivity, task automation, and more. If you are looking to “scale yourself” and tap into the power of AI for entrepreneurship, then you won’t want to miss these free online events.❯ Learn more at FI.co/bootcamp/AI4Founders
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO at CrowdTamers - Trevor Longino is a marketer, writer, speaker, founder, and growth thinker. He's launched 50 startups, mentored about 200 more, taught thousands, and launched 12 startups from $0 to $2MM+ in ARR over the last decade, including Unito.io, Gog.com, Kontakt.io, and ThePrizeFactory.com. With 20+ years of experience in marketing and leadership in startups, he brings a wealth of knowledge in marketing best practices, building and leading teams, and market positioning. He founded CrowdTamers.com more than a decade ago and has been a consultant at companies all over the world, helping them grow. Current clients are based out of Toronto, Montreal, Warsaw, Amman (Jordan), London, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21840 to get your link and join us live!
5 attendees
Founder's Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI
·OnlineOnlineHow can founders make sense of the overwhelming data they encounter? In this workshop, Trevor Longino, Founder of CrowdTamers, will teach you how to use AI to process and synthesize the key data points that matter most to your business. You'll move beyond just tracking numbers and learn to interpret them to uncover valuable insights. Whether it's business metrics or marketing performance, this workshop will show you how to turn data into actionable strategies, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive your startup's growth.
❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21841 to get your link and join us live!
❯ The Founder’s Guide to AI Workshop
This is part of the "The Founder's Guide to AI Workshop" - a series of free online events designed to help entrepreneurs utilize AI to supercharge their productivity and growth. Hosted by Trevor Longino (Founder of Crowdtamers), these workshops will provide attendees with practical, step-by-step strategies to use AI tools for startup growth across topics like marketing, product development, productivity, task automation, and more. If you are looking to “scale yourself” and tap into the power of AI for entrepreneurship, then you won’t want to miss these free online events.❯ Learn more at FI.co/bootcamp/AI4Founders
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO at CrowdTamers - Trevor Longino is a marketer, writer, speaker, founder, and growth thinker. He's launched 50 startups, mentored about 200 more, taught thousands, and launched 12 startups from $0 to $2MM+ in ARR over the last decade, including Unito.io, Gog.com, Kontakt.io, and ThePrizeFactory.com. With 20+ years of experience in marketing and leadership in startups, he brings a wealth of knowledge in marketing best practices, building and leading teams, and market positioning. He founded CrowdTamers more than a decade ago and has been a consultant at companies all over the world, helping them grow. Current clients are based out of Toronto, Montreal, Warsaw, Amman (Jordan), London, Tel Aviv, and San Francisco.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21841 to get your link and join us live!
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