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At Founder Institute New York: Startup Founder 101, aspiring and early-stage startup founders meet once a month to hear candid talks by successful local entrepreneurs brought to you by Founder Institute New York, a New York City Startup Accelerator. Learn the best practices, strategies, and mistakes to avoid from those who have been there, done that. Then, if you’d like, you can share your ideas and plans in a relaxed setting to get personal and professional feedback.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day OneLink visible for attendees
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! - The Founder’s Playbook: Wins, Fails & What’s NextWiggin & Dana, New York, NY
Join us for an engaging Founder Institute panel featuring three inspiring alumni—George Yusupov (Uppership), Augustus Christensen (Sharescoop), and Meghan Scanlon (Aleoop)—as they share their startup journeys, from the spark of an idea to building real companies. Moderated by FI mentor Daniel Nelson, this conversation will cover the ups, downs, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're exploring your first startup or scaling your next one, you'll walk away with practical insights, strategies, and inspiration from founders who have been where you are now.
❯ Guest Speakers include:
- Augustus Christensen (share scoops)
- Daniel Nelson (Recovering Accountant, Startup Economics)
- George Yusupov (Founder, Uppership)
❯ What You’ll Get:
- Candid stories from FI alumni who turned vision into reality
- Actionable tips and strategies to navigate early-stage challenges
- Lessons learned from wins, failures, and pivots
- Inspiration to fuel your own founder journey
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❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/378451/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta MarruccoLink visible for attendees
Raising funding is more than pitching, it's about being truly ready for investors. At this live AMA, Marta Marrucco, founder of Smart Founder, shares insider matchmaking insights on what makes startups stand out to investors. She'll answer questions on preparing financial models, refining your pitch, and building relationships that lead to funding. If you want to understand how to attract investors by being investment-ready, don't miss this event.
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❯ What You'll Learn:- Discover common founder mistakes that can turn investors away
- Ask your fundraising questions directly and get honest, expert feedback
- Understand what makes a financial model compelling to VCs and angels
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Marta Marrucco - Owner at Smart Founder - Marta Marrucco is the founder of Smart Founder, a fundraising agency that bridges the gap between startups and investors. With experience supporting founders from launch through Series A and acquisition, she helps companies craft compelling financial models and prepare for funding success. Through Smart Founder, Marta collaborates with VCs, investors, and entrepreneurs to drive smarter, data-informed decisions in the investment ecosystem.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19071 to receive the link to join us live!
