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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Typical startup event topics include:<br>• Coming up with a strong startup idea<br>• Startup legal basics<br>• How to pitch your startup<br>• Starting a company without quitting your day job<br>• How to raise funding for your startup<br>• And much more!<br><br>Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Inside Venture Capital: Secrets to Securing Funding with Rohin SethiLink visible for attendees
Join us for an exclusive online event that dives deep into the minds of venture capitalists, where our expert speaker Rohin Sethi will share invaluable insights into the investment decision-making process. With years of industry experience, Rohin will reveal the secrets of what truly happens during investment evaluations, beyond the initial pitch. This event will prepare you for the crucial due diligence phase. Don't miss the chance to learn how to secure venture capital funding and understand the intricacies involved.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Understanding Venture Capitalist Criteria
- Mastering the Pitch and Beyond
- Decoding Investment Decision Strategies
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Rohin Sethi - CEO & Co-Founder of RS Consulting: Rohin Sethi is the CEO & Co-Founder of RS Consulting, a venture capital due diligence firm based in Buffalo, NY. He is also a partner at Blue Cardinal Capital which is a master-plan, innovation campus real estate developer. With 30+ combined years working at over 12 notable venture capital funds, RS Consulting is a fund manager and due diligence consultant for the Buffalo Innovation Seed Fund and WNY Impact Investment Fund, among other funds in NYC and Boston.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18010 to receive the Zoom URL.
- How to Come Up with Great Startup IdeasLink visible for attendees
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be creative or have a magical 'aha' moment to find a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can come up with innovative business ideas by following a structured process. On this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a framework for crafting great startup ideas that he has learned from working with over 10K startups worldwide. Then, attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas, get feedback from others, and meet aspiring entrepreneurs interested in their space. If you have rough ideas and don't know what to do next, this is the event to attend!
❯ 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 is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- 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.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17538 to receive the Zoom URL.
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business PartnerLink visible for attendees
Building a great Co-Founder team is one of the most difficult yet important steps in founding a startup. While many founders may start alone, there are multiple benefits of having a Co-Founder, and taking the time to establish a quality team can mean the difference between failure and success. Join us for this fun and interactive event where you will learn best practices for building and formalizing a Co-Founder relationship. In addition, you will have the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs who are looking for a Co-Founder at virtual tables and speed networking sessions.
❯ What You'll Accomplish:
- You will learn the best practices for finding the right Co-Founder
- You will meet startup enthusiasts and experts from around the world
- You will shortlist potential Co-Founders
❯ To get the most out of this Co-Founder networking event:
- Come ready for live video networking
- Prepare by visiting our Guide to Find a Co-Founder
- Fill out our Co-Founder Networking Worksheet
To access all of the networking features of this event, please join using Chrome or Firefox from a desktop or tablet, or download the Airmeet Mobile App.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, and join an InfoSession to learn more about FI's Core Program.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17560 to receive the Zoom URL.
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert FeedbackLink visible for attendees
To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. On this live online event, we will gather several startup experts ready to provide feedback for aspiring entrepreneurs. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share your pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- Specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
To get the most out of this Pitch for Feedback event:
- Come ready for live video networking
- Prepare by starting with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
- Fill out our Elevator Pitch Worksheet.
To access all of the networking features of this event, please join using Chrome or Firefox from a desktop or tablet, or download the Airmeet Mobile App.
Moderator: It will be announced soon.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17496 to receive the Zoom URL.
