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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.
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.
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!
Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Sponsoren
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Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
Odev TechProduct Development services
Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs- Lutz & AbelLUTZ | ABEL is recognized as one of Germany’s leading law firms.
- Odev TechProduct Development services
- Founder Institute BerlinMembers apply for free to the Founder Institute accelerator
- Free $99 "Startup & Go" E-CourseGet free access to an e-course featuring lectures from top entrepreneurs
Bevorstehende Events (4+)
Alles ansehen- Pitch Training Bootcamp with Rikke KlitskovLink für Teilnehmer sichtbar
Pitching your startup ideas effectively is a crucial skill that will help you acquire financing 💰, customers 🛍️, partners 🤝, and top talent 👥.
This Online Startup Pitch Bootcamp is designed to help you improve your pitching skills and recruit potential co-founders. This intensive, collaborative workshop designed to help you understand the key ingredients of a successful pitch. Then, you can apply that learning and get feedback on your startup pitch.
💡 Learning comes before mastery - Learn pitching with Rikke Klitskov, a startup mentor & the co-director of Founder Institute Berlin and then practice your pitch in one of the upcoming pitching sessions.
📌 It is not required, but to help you get the most out of this event, we’ve provided this Pitch Worksheet.
❯ Who Should Attend the Pitch Bootcamp?
- Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
❯ What are some of the Topics?
- What are the components of a great startup pitch.
- How do you pitch complex concepts in a simple way.
- What are some mistakes to avoid when pitching.
- How do you know when you pitch is good enough.
- and more...
❯❯ Sounds exciting? Be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/376502/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- FI Germany Pitch Marathon with Female Founder, Impact and All in pitches!Link für Teilnehmer sichtbar
Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your startup ideas? On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Germany startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze businesses.
🔥 We will be selecting pitches live from the chat
⏳ pitches will be 3 minutes
🔊 audio only🏁 This will be the final night of the Founder Institute Germany Spring Pitch marathon, find the others here: https://fi.co/events.
❯ Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format. 3 minutes is much more than 1 sentence, but the clearer you are on your mission, the more compelling longer pitches become.❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Kai Malkwitz (Impact Director, Founder Institute Germany)
- Amanda Fornal (Diversity Director, Founder Institute Germany)
- Ferdinand Mühlhäuser (Managing Director Founder Institute Germany, Business Angel)
- Leehe Skuler (Cofounder, GITA & Reviewer, Bezos Earth Fund)
- Dash Markova (Founder, Klimatic Group)
- Nora Spiekermann (Investment Manager, betterVentures)
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
❯❯ Sounds exciting? Be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/376620/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day OneLink für Teilnehmer sichtbar
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 für Teilnehmer sichtbar
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.
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.
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.
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
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
