Wat we doen
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!
Join the group to be invited to our next event!
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•OnlineHow to Attract Investors: Fundraising Secrets with Dr. Florian Kandler
OnlineDo you want to raise funding for your startup or idea, but aren't sure where to start? Join us for "How to Attract Investors: Fundraising Secrets with Dr. Florian Kandler", a practical online workshop that gives you a proven roadmap to attract investors, avoid costly mistakes, and close your next round. Learn when and how to start fundraising, how to build a powerful investor funnel and create FOMO, and how to reach out, build relationships, and gain trust. Featuring Dr. Florian Kandler, founder and pitch coach who raised over €3M and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs. Live Q&A included.
❯ Topics covered:
- Timing: Preparation, Execution, and Alignment with your Business Milestones
- Funnel & FOMO: The Fundraising Funnel and How To Instill FOMO
- Outreach & Relation-Building: How to contact investors, engage, and build trust & interest
❯ Event Format:
- 30-40 Minutes Presentation
- 20-30 Minutes Live Q&A w/ Florian
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Dr. Florian Kandler, a.k.a. "der Pitch Doktor" - Florian has founded 3 startups himself. Two of them raised over 3 million Euros in 3 funding rounds from investors across the US and Europe, including the German e-Commerce Billionaire and Zalando / Rocket Internet founder Oliver Samwer. Florian led fundraising and sales in all his companies and spent time pitching in Silicon Valley and across Europe. Since 2016, he’s coached hundreds of founders on how to pitch and raise capital. He runs his “Fundraising Summer and Winter Camps” online, teaches at top incubators, and has experience from 6 years as the official startup coach on Austria’s hit TV show “2 Minuten 2 Millionen“. He’s the author of two books, a podcast host, and the creator of the annual Startup Report.
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/385642/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
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•OnlineValidate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders
OnlineEarly-stage founders move faster when they validate smarter. This hands-on session walks through a simple, repeatable process for using AI to validate any startup idea in minutes. You'll learn how to clarify your concept, identify real customers, map competitors, and avoid the most common mistakes founders make. The session also includes a live demonstration of how AI can streamline validation and help you make confident go/no-go decisions. If you're looking for a smart, fast way to validate your startup idea, this event is for you!
❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/22134 to get your link and join us live!
❯❯ What You'll Learn:
- Discover how to quickly validate your startup concept with AI, ensuring you're on the right track.
- Learn how to identify and engage real customers to solve actual pain points.
- Understand how to analyze competitors and refine your offering to stand out in the market.
- Gain the tools to make confident go/no-go decisions, minimizing risk and maximizing success.
❯❯ Featured Expert:
- Scott Ford - Co-founder & CEO @ SparkRockets: Scott is a growth-focused executive with experience scaling businesses from $7M to over $1.2B in SaaS, AI, and medical devices. As former COO of Techstars, he helped drive revenue from $20M to $80M globally, and at ZOLL Medical, he contributed to scaling a division from $7M to $50M, leading to a $2.2B acquisition. Currently, he co-leads SparkRockets, an AI-powered business validation platform. He specializes in go-to-market strategy, P&L management, and building high-performing teams, while mentoring emerging innovators at CU Boulder. His expertise lies in leading through change, scaling operations, and aligning cross-functional teams for growth.
❯❯ Who Should Attend?
- Early-stage founders looking to validate their startup ideas.
- Aspiring founders with a new business concept they want to bring to life.
- Entrepreneurs at the ideation stage seeking to refine their offerings.
- Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.
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