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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.\
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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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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
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AI & Growth Hacking l Scaling from 0 to the first 1000 customers
Sitio Rossio, Praça Dom Pedro IV 74, 1100-203, Lisbon, PTYou will understand how to use AI Agents, as well as the AARRR framework, in order to go from 0 to the first 1000 customers.
Join us for an immersive AI & Growth Workshop, designed for founders, operators, and ambitious builders who want to accelerate their companies and expand their thinking. This interactive session brings together concepts and hands on practice to share real-world insights on scaling startups, navigating global markets, and making smarter strategic decisions.
Through candid conversations, practical frameworks, and open discussion, you’ll explore the key challenges founders face as they grow—from validating opportunities to structuring a scalable business. Expect honest stories, lessons learned, and actionable advice from people who have been through the journey themselves.
Whether you’re just starting out or preparing for your next stage of growth, this workshop is an opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded founders, exchange ideas, and leave with new perspectives to help you build and scale faster. Come curious, ask questions, and be ready to rethink what’s possible for your startup.❯❯ Guest Speakers include Fernando Jardim (President, 351 Portuguese Startup Association).
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Startup success strategies from leading expert
- Using AI to scale your marketing tactics
- How to launch locally and scale globally
- Tactics that appeal to global, diverse markets
❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/393365/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.
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Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World
·En líneaEn líneaIf you're building a startup, it's hard to know which advice actually matters — and which mistakes will cost you months (or years). This live, interactive Q&A brings together Founder Institute alumni from different regions who started exactly where you are today. They'll share what worked, what didn't, and what they would do differently if they were starting again. You'll hear honest perspectives on the FI accelerator experience, early traction, fundraising realities, and common founder traps — and you'll have the chance to ask your own questions.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- The different types of startup companies that go through Founder Institute
- The experience of being part of an accelerator program
- Success metrics that investors want to see
- The tactics required to build a strong startup
❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23170 to get your link and join us live!
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Mario Edoardo Simmaco (FI Alumni) - CEO @ GreenAnt: Mario brings deep expertise in climate risk, governance, and entrepreneurship — holding an honours degree in Governance, Economics and Development from Leiden University College.
- GreenAnt is a climate risk platform that uses AI and radar satellite data to forecast floods, monitor crops, and deliver anticipatory insurance solutions to vulnerable communities worldwide.
- Maria Sucgang (FI Philippines Alumni) - CEO @ Remotify: Maria brings 20 years of leadership across APAC and EMEA — including roles supporting Apple, Tesla, and Netflix.
- Remotify is the Employer of Record platform built for the Philippines — handling hiring, payroll, and compliance so global companies can access top Filipino talent without setting up a local entity.
- Mustafa Al Momin (FI South Asia Alumni) - CEO @ Palki Motors: Mustafa is a second-time founder and Electrical Engineering graduate from Montana State University who sold his house to build his first EV prototype.
- Palki Motors is Bangladesh's first homegrown electric vehicle company, building affordable EVs purpose-built for commercial drivers.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23170 to get your link and join us live!
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Meet the Alumni from the Portugal Founder Institute
·En líneaEn líneaAlumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised over $2bn in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Portugal cohort gets ready to start, join us for this online event with the Local Directors and Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. Be prepared to be on camera - this is a face-to-face Zoom meeting and not a webinar.
❯ Who will you meet:
- Santi Bender, founder @ Suma
- Raza Haider, founder @ LoopLess AI
❯ 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.
❯ 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.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/393691/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
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How to Go From Raw Idea to Polished Pitch using AI
·En líneaEn líneaThe solo founder revolution is here. AI has eliminated the traditional barriers: no technical co-founder required, no months to MVP, no team of marketers. What once took months and $100K can now be done by one person in weeks. Join Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder and CEO of Founder Institute, who has helped over 8,900 founders make this leap across 100+ countries. In this live session, he'll share the exact AI tools FI built (free for every attendee) so you can start building the same day. Register now and claim your spot.
❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/e/394315/meetup to get your link and join us live!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to use FI's free AI tools to replace the functions of a co-founder, marketer, and product team
- A step-by-step framework to go from idea to validated concept without writing a single line of code
- How to access and use FI's AI agents, built specifically to take solo founders from zero to first check
- How to identify and leverage your professional experience as an unfair advantage
- The three most common mistakes first-time solo founders make and how to skip them entirely
❯ Featured Host:
- 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 over 100 countries, producing over 8,900 portfolio companies with nearly $[total funding] 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.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Experienced professionals who have been thinking "someday I'll start something" and are ready to act
- First-time solo founders with an idea but no clear process for moving forward with confidence
- AI-curious professionals who want to build a startup using AI, not just use AI at work
- Employees who see their industry being disrupted by AI and want to be on the right side of that shift
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/e/394315/meetup to get your link and join us live!
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