What we’re about
Are you looking to start your own company? Are you trying to make the transition from an employee to an entrepreneur?
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. In this group you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. In addition, you can meet local founders, exchange ideas, get feedback, engage in startup workshops, meet business partners, and more.
Our Meetups will be free, local community events where top local startup founders and experts share their lessons learned and provide feedback on your ideas. We will also host informal networking events so that you can meet other founders, potential co-founders, and others with similar business interests.
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Upcoming events (1)
See all- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable GrowthLink visible for attendees
Innovating for tomorrow while delivering results today is a constant challenge for CPG companies. On this event, we will gather corporate innovation leaders from Nestle, Perrigo, and 10X Growth in an engaging discussion around future proofing established enterprise businesses. Topics include how to set up innovation roadmaps that align with core strategy, experimenting with startups through pilot programs, and determining whether to pursue new ideas internally or through external partnerships.
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Jeroen Tjepkema: Partner & Venture Strategist at 10X Growth - Jeroen Tjepkema is a serial entrepreneur and product strategist specializing in growth and innovation for CPG companies. At 10x Growth, he helps scale-ups and corporates develop sustainable business practices and future-proof portfolios. With experience at MeasureWorks, GrowthTribe, and Nestlé, Jeroen excels in product marketing, strategic M&A, and venture turnarounds, driving innovation in food, tech, and health sectors.
- Misha De Sterk: Founder at 10X Growth - Misha is a Dutch creative entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience helping global brands drive growth and innovation. As the founder of 10X Growth and multiple startups, he’s advised companies like Nestlé, Unilever, and Shell on innovation strategy, portfolio development, and execution. He formerly led a 55+ person innovation consultancy and has played key roles in major initiatives such as Nestlé’s R&D accelerator and Unilever’s “Lean Like a Startup” program.
- Nicola McMahon Staines, Global Head of Consumer Experience at Perrigo - With 20+ years in digital marketing and consumer experience, Nicola Staines leads global growth strategies at Perrigo. As the Global Head of Consumer Experience for Women’s Health, she focuses on consumer-first approaches to drive growth, enhance brand value, and expand into new markets. Previously, Nicola held senior roles at Nestlé Purina PetCare, leading digital transformation and omnichannel marketing strategies. Her expertise spans brand-building, digital innovation, and e-commerce, with a passion for leveraging consumer data to build future-ready brands.
- Sebastian Concha, Accelerator Lead Latin America at Nestlé - An innovation coach and entrepreneur with expertise in product innovation and market strategy. He currently serves as the Innovation Coach for Nestlé R&D Latin America and lectures at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Sebastián has founded Naïf Drinks and held leadership roles at Mintel, Diageo, and Concha y Toro, focusing on sustainable business models and consumer behavior in the food and beverage industries.
❯ Hosted by:
- 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.
❯ Who should attend:
- Corporate innovation leaders and executives
- Senior brand marketers
- Digital transformation leaders and executives
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18867 to receive the link to join us live!
