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.\
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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!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- 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.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18819 to receive the link to join us live!
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan BeckordLink visible for attendees
Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Nathan Beckord, CEO of Foundersuite. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding.
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors.
- The best ways to source different funding resources such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants and loans.
❯ Featured Expert:
- Nathan Beckord - CEO at Foundersuite - He helps startups navigate strategy, finance, business development, and venture/exits. Known as the "wingman to startup CEOs", passionate about pitching deals, raising capital, and getting things done. He focuses on early-stage Internet, B2B software, mobile, and consumer product startups, with a strong interest in platforms, markets, and networks. He currently serves as CEO of Fundingstack.com, a software platform for VCs, investment bankers, and funding advisors that streamlines capital raising with tools such as an investor database, pitch deck hosting, CRM, email tools, and a Virtual Data Room. He also leads Foundersuite.com, a platform designed to help entrepreneurs source investors, manage fundraising, and keep investors updated. Produces the "How I Raised It" podcast and organizes events on fundraising, growth, and exit strategies.
About the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the FI Venture Network page.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18557 to receive the link to join us live!
