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.
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!
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Upcoming events (4)
See all- 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.
Additional Resources:
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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! - How to Come Up with Great Startup IdeasLink visible for attendees
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be inherently creative or experience a magical 'aha' moment to come up with a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can generate innovative business ideas by following a structured process. In this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a proven framework for crafting great startup ideas, drawn from his experience working with over 10,000 startups worldwide. Attendees will also have the chance to share their ideas and connect with aspiring entrepreneurs in their space. If you have rough ideas and aren't sure what to do next, this is the event to attend!
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❯ Who Should Attend:- Anyone who has an early-stage company or a startup idea
- Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
❯ What You'll Gain:
- Common mistakes and misconceptions around startup ideas.
- The methods startups use to consistently find great ideas.
- Six frameworks to come up startup ideas.
- Structured Networking and Idea-Sharing Session.
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❯ Featured Expert:- 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.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19857 to receive the link to join us live! - Pitch Your Ideas to Investors & Mentors, OnlineLink visible for attendees
🌟 Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? Could you use blunt, honest feedback on your startup ideas? On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to global startup experts for ratings and feedback. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze business ideas.
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To pre-submit your pitch, visit the following link..
❯ Our Exclusive Investors & Mentors
💪 John Bohlmann : 5x Founder, angel investor and GP at SpaceFund (investments SpaceX). Founder at HawkenAI scaling AI agents for startups and F500s. Princeton PhD program in AI.
💪Bob Saffari : Serial Entrepreneur and C-level executive. Sold his AI and Cloud streaming company to Rambus Mobility division (Public IP Company). Advised startups like Looksery (acquired by Snapchat) and Xpose.
💪 Angèle Sahraoui : Investor at Slow Ventures, an early-stage VC firm with $800M+ deployed since 2011 across consumer, fintech, SaaS, crypto, healthcare, and the creator economy. Their portfolio includes Airtable, Gusto, PillPack, Solana, Ro, and more.
💪 Oleh Shkinder : Senior PM at Stockpile and former founder of Investables (acquired), brings expertise in consumer fintech, B2B, and Web3 with a focus on 0→1 strategy and go-to-market execution.
💪 Serephina Ha : Managing Director at Founder Institute LA & Boston; Advisor at Loyal VC; Mentor at MIT Sandbox. Former founder of Sereine Lab, a VC-backed AI beauty tech startup with D2C sales across Korea, US, China, Indonesia, and Australia, now supporting startups in growth and fundraising. Also Angel Investor & LP.
💪 Atilio Spaccarotella : General Partner at Swivel Ventures. He previously co-founded GTN Medical, scaled it to 600,000+ users, expanded its model internationally, and has since raised VC funding, built global partnerships, and received multiple awards for his work in healthcare innovation.
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❯ Who should Attend?- Anyone who has an early-stage startup and wants expert feedback
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a tech company
- Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching
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❯ Who Pitches?
Each investor and mentor will have a dedicated lounge. Founders will deliver a 3-minute pitch, followed by 3 minutes of feedback. They can move freely between different lounges.Spectators are welcome!
Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/379612/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- 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.
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❯ 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
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❯ 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
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19859 to receive the link to join us live!
