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.
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!
Upcoming events
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Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback
·OnlineOnlineTo 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 entrepreneurs who aspire to be investor-ready. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share their 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.
❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21103 to get your link and join us live!
❯ 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 One Sentence Pitch Format.
- Fill out our Elevator Pitch Worksheet at http://bit.ly/FI-elevatorpitch
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21103 to get your link and join us live!
10 attendees
Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in Bucharest
The Coffee Factory, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 54, Bucharest, ROALWAYS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you have a startup or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Romania and in Eastern Europe, then join us for the in-person Power Networking 'Founder Meet & Greet' event.
At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute Romania and Eastern Europe network.
If you come prepared and are aware of the ROI on time unit spent with networking, we will do warm introductions, and help you to find the right connections among the participants.
Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors, and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Who should Attend?
- FI Alumni Founders, Mentors, Investors & friends
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a tech company
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone interested in being an active part of the thriving start-up ecosystem
- YOU
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
56 attendees
Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute
·OnlineOnlineAlumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed accelerator have raised over $1.9BN in funding and are building some of the world's fastest-growing technology businesses. Join us for an interactive, online Q&A event where you can learn tips and tricks for launching and scaling a startup; ask the Alumni about their experience in the FI program, and learn what you can achieve in a startup accelerator. Ready to turn your startup dreams into reality? Sign up for this exclusive session with FI alumni and learn what it takes to succeed.
❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21513 to get your link and join us live!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Details on the Founder Institute accelerator experience from Graduates that completed the program
- The types of startups that succeed through Founder Institute
- Proven tactics to build and grow a strong startup
- What investors seek in pre-seed founders
- How to avoid common founder pitfalls
❯ Featured Alumni:
- Laura Truncellito - CEO & CTO at Enployable: A machine learning engineer and entrepreneur, she has founded two companies and holds a Master's in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland. Recognized by Nasdaq, WeWork, and the National Science Foundation, Laura is also a member of the National Small Business Association Leadership Council and serves on the AI and Digital Transformation Committee at the Northern Virginia Technology Council.
- Elyar Akhi - CEO at Waiter Call: Experienced leader with a deep background in technology and the hospitality industry. As the CEO of Waiter Call, he has spearheaded innovations that have resulted in a 33.56% cost reduction for business owners, a 44.34% decrease in staff workload, and addressed key issues like high staff turnover. With over 35 years of combined expertise in hospitality management, Elyar’s work also supports sustainability initiatives by optimizing resource usage.
- Aldo Victoria - CEO at Uworktify: Aldo Victoria is the founder of Uworktify, an AI-driven carsharing platform offering flexible, affordable EV rentals for part-time ride-hailing drivers, with proven traction and measurable environmental impact. He holds a degree in Computer Science from PUCMM and a Master’s degree in Economics from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Anyone that wants to ask FI Graduates questions about their experience in the program.
- Early-stage founders or anyone with a startup idea ready to learn and grow.
- Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking actionable feedback on their idea.
- Individuals looking to join a startup or connect with FI Alumni and fellow founders.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21513 to get your link and join us live!
1 attendeeFounder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in Bucharest
The Coffee Factory, Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta 54, Bucharest, ROALWAYS LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH
If you have a startup or a growing company and you want to expand your network in Romania and in Eastern Europe, then join us for the in-person Power Networking 'Founder Meet & Greet' event.
At this informal networking event, you can connect with other early-stage entrepreneurs, startup mentors, advisors, and investors from the Founder Institute Romania and Eastern Europe network.
If you come prepared and are aware of the ROI on time unit spent with networking, we will do warm introductions, and help you to find the right connections among the participants.
Socialize over drinks with potential co-founders, advisors, mentors, and partners. Most of all, get away from the computer and have fun!
❯ Who should Attend?
- FI Alumni Founders, Mentors, Investors & friends
- Anyone interested in entrepreneurship and starting a tech company
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator
- Anyone interested in being an active part of the thriving start-up ecosystem
- YOU
❯❯ This is an in-person event - there will be no online component to this event. To RSVP visit https://fi.co/e/330976/meetup
1 attendee
Past events
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