Startup Founders Night #02

Are you a startup founder in Porto? Mark your calendars for 📅 Friday, 28th March, as we gather for a special evening designed to inspire, connect, and collaborate!

📍 Location: Founders Founders
📌 Theme: Community of Innovators: Stronger Together
🔭 Vision: Building a high-quality startup community rooted in the values of “Pay it forward” and “We are stronger together”
🎟️ Tickets: Ticket covers entry fee, light dinner & drinks
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📋 Event Outline:
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18h30 | Arrival and Warm-up Networking (30 min)
Start connecting with like-minded founders.

19h00 | Opening Remarks (10 min)
Setting the tone for the evening.

19h10 | Roundtable Introductions (20 to 30 min)
Each founder introduces themselves and making a short pitch about their background.
A timer is set for 2 min for each speaker, have your pitch ready!

19h40 | Main Topic Discussion (30 min)
The topic of the evening will be selected via poll before the event.
Discuss the topic of the evening, focusing on success stories related to the main topic.

20h15 | Break & Networking (30 min)

20h45 | Collaborative Challenge Hackathon (60 to 90 min)
Each founder gets 5 min to present their current main challenge, and hear suggestions or feedback on solutions.
A timer is set for 5 min for each speaker, practicing brevity is crucial for a founder!

22h00 | Closing Remarks (5 min)
Wrapping up with insights.

22h05 | Open Networking
Time for people to just hang out together and chat, until the last founder standing! 💡
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FAQ
Q) What is this event about?
Our mission is to create a trusted space where startup leaders can share challenges, exchange insights, and support one another in building successful ventures.

Q) Why should I attend?
To connect with Porto’s vibrant founder community, spark meaningful discussions, and plant the seeds for future partnerships. Let’s create a space where we grow stronger together.

Q) Who Should Join?

1. Founders and co-founders of startups at any stage.
2. Mentors with direct experience as startup founders.
3. Individuals committed to the ethos of “Pay it forward” and “We are better together”

Q) How can I sign up?
This is an exclusive event, spots are limited and reserved for startup founders only. Please apply to the waiting list until your registration can be confirmed.

Q) I want to be a founder too, but I don't have a startup yet, can I join?
Sorry, but this is not an entry level event for aspiring founders. This event is sponsored by a private group and exclusively for experienced founders, co-founders, and mentors with firsthand experience as founders. Every participant is expected to contribute valuable knowladge to the discussion.
But don't get discouraged! We will be hosting a separate event for anyone interested in creating their first startup, stay tuned!

Q) What are We About?
This is not just another networking group. It’s a community for those who understand the startup journey from starting to scaling businesses—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Together, we tackle real-world challenges, celebrate successes, and explore ways to grow stronger as individuals and as a community.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions!
Looking forward to seeing all of you there! 🧠💼