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- How to Find and Reach Out to Startup InvestorsLink visible for attendees
Fundraising is one of the most manual, tedious, and step‑by‑step processes a founder has to execute. At this live online event, Kevin Siskar, CEO of Finta, will guide you through a structured approach to investor outreach. You'll learn how to find and engage the right investors, build meaningful relationships, and effectively manage your fundraising process. The session will include an AMA and networking opportunities, giving you a chance to ask questions and connect with fellow founders. If you're looking to raise capital for your startup, this is an event you won't want to miss.
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What You'll Learn:- How to develop a targeted list of investors and create warm introduction pathways
- How to launch a full-scale investor outreach campaign with tailored email scripts
- How to conduct investor meetings that build trust and move deals forward
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Featured Speaker:- Kevin Siskar - CEO and Co-founder of Finta - An entrepreneur and investor with 10+ years of experience scaling startups through venture capital. He is the CEO and Co-founder of Finta, a platform that streamlines fundraising for founders. Kevin also shares insights as a contributor to Inc. Magazine, mentors entrepreneurs at Cambridge University, hosts the Ambition Today podcast, and formerly served on the board of the NYC Innovation Collective.
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About the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the FI Venture Network page.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19123 to receive the link to join us live! - How to Maximize Angel Returns with the New Investment Models, featuring NuFundLink visible for attendees
The angel investing landscape has evolved, now favoring community-centered approaches that pool resources to maximize returns. On this live event with NuFund (one of the world's largest and most active early-stage investor groups), we will outline how collective due diligence, pooled capital, and extensive portfolio support leads to higher-quality deals and stronger outcomes - and how even solo investors can utilize these strategies. This event is specifically tailored for angels and other early-stage startup investors looking to transcend traditional solo investments and adopt a more structured, impactful methodology.
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❯ Guest Speakers include:- Serhat Pala (President @ NuFund Venture Group)
- Ashok Kamal (Executive Director @ NuFund Venture Group)
- Ryan Micheletti (Head of Global Operations @ Founder Institute)
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❯ What You'll Learn:- How the Venture Group Model Optimizes Deal Flow & Due Diligence
- Portfolio Construction for Angels
- Nurturing Startups through multiple Funding stages
- Maximizing ROI in a Volatile Market
- Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Venture Investing
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18877 to receive the link to join us live!
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About NuFund
NuFund Venture Group is a new wave of investors with a new fund model investing in technology leaders. Founded in San Diego, CA, NuFund is one of the largest, most active, and most successful early-stage investor groups over the past 20+ years. They represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and work together to foster a culture of excellence, respect, innovation, and fun.This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture.
