The world has shifted. AI is rewriting how companies get built, and the barriers that once kept great ideas locked away are crumbling in real-time. What used to take months now happens in minutes. The biggest window of opportunity for new founders in a generation has opened, and it's happening right now. Join **Adeo Ressi**, Chairman of Founder Institute, for an exclusive global session as he unveils FI's evolution from startup accelerator to the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder.

**❯❯ RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26028](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26028) to get your link and join us live!**

**❯ What You'll Learn:**

* The New Paradigm of Company Building: why traditional accelerator models are outdated and how AI-native founders are building the fastest-growing companies in history.
* The Democratization of Creation: How AI has eliminated traditional barriers: no technical co-founder required, no six-month MVP timeline, no team of marketers needed just to validate your idea.
* From Zero to Founder in the AI Era: See how FI's proven methodology, refined over 1,200+ cohorts, now empowers solo founders and ambitious professionals with AI agents, tools, and a global network of mentors and investors.
* The Path to Funding: Understand how Founder Capital and FI's investor network provide first checks to the most promising AI-native startups.

**❯ Featured Speaker:**

* **[Adeo Ressi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeoressi/)** \- CEO at **[Decile Group](https://www.linkedin.com/company/decilegroup/)** and and Chairman at **[the Founder Institute](https://fi.co/)** \- Adeo has personally launched 14 venture capital funds and founded 11 startups\, having nearly $2 billion in exits before the age of 30\. He is currently CEO of Decile Group\, powering the next generation of venture capital firms worldwide and parent of the VC Lab venture capital accelerator; and Chairman at the Founder Institute\, a pre\-seed accelerator with chapters in over 250 cities worldwide and over 8\,900 portfolio companies\.

**❯ Perfect For:**

* Experienced professionals: (5-15+ years) ready to solve real problems in their industry
* First-time founders with big ideas but uncertain how to start
* AI-curious professionals who want to be on the right side of the revolution
* Solo founders looking for structure, community, and expert guidance

The future belongs to AI-native companies. This event will show you how to be part of building it.

**[Reserve your spot](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26028)** for this game-changing conversation about the future of entrepreneurship.

"The barriers to entrepreneurship are falling away. There are more potential founders than at any point in human history." — *The Founder Institute Vision*

**❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26028](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26028) to get your link and join us live!**

São Paulo Startup Founder 101

Jonathan Greechan

Luis Eduardo

ricardo.moreira.senior

William Hitomi

Paulo Cheque

The AI-Native Founder Revolution: Build Your Company Faster Than Ever

Online event

**[John duHadway](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnduhadway/)** **will be available to answer your questions. He has extensive knowledge and experience related to:**

* CFO role
* Capital Raises
* Acquisitions or Sales
* Governance and Board Reporting
* Financial discipline and Cash Management
* Scaling
* Strategic Planning
* Financial Consulting
* Management Consulting
* Business Consulting
* Financial Planning
* Financial Advisory
* Financial Analysis

You can explore more topics you can inquire about by visiting his[ LinkedIn profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnduhadway/)

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**This event is being held on our new online community, Startmada:**

[https://community.805startups.com/events](https://community.805startups.com/events)

We hold Office Hours, workshops, and other online events. Additionally, you can find various spaces to discuss critical aspects of building a career or business and to share resources.

You can join as a Supporter for only $2 a month to access Startmada and get a discount on our monthly VIP Lunch:
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Los Angeles Startup Founder 101

Gary Livingston

Clarence McCray

Mario

Office Hour: John duHadway, CFO, Founder

**📢 Actualización: Este evento ha sido reprogramado para el 8 de julio. ¡Esperamos que aún puedan acompañarnos!**

La mayoría de los productos tech que no venden no tienen un problema de ventas, tienen un problema de validación mal cerrada. El síntoma aparece en comercial; la causa está en producto. En esta charla comparto un framework de 4 preguntas diagnósticas que cualquier founder puede hacerse solo para identificar dónde está realmente trabado, ilustrado con casos reales de empresas tech en LATAM. No es una receta de "cómo conseguir clientes en X días", es un diagnóstico para entender por qué no los tienes.

**❯ Oradores:**

* Gerardo Lagger (CTO & Product, Siembro)

**¿Sabes por qué algunos founders construyen empresas que venden y otros no?**

No es porque tengan mejores ideas. Es porque entienden dónde está el verdadero problema.

La mayoría de los productos tech que no venden no tienen un problema de ventas. Tienen un problema de validación mal cerrada.

El síntoma aparece en comercial; la causa está en producto.
En esta charla abierta, [Gerardo Lagger](https://www.linkedin.com/in/glagger/), mentor de Founder Institute, comparte un framework de 4 preguntas diagnósticas que cualquier founder puede hacerse solo para identificar dónde está realmente trabado.

Casos reales de empresas tech en LATAM que pasaron por lo mismo.

No es una receta. Es un diagnóstico. Y es accionable.

Ven a aprender con otros founders que están en el mismo camino.

Descubre si tu idea tiene potencial. Conecta con mentores que han estado donde tú estás.

**❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/400257/meetup](https://fi.co/e/400257/meetup) to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!**

Santiago Startup Founder 101

Maria Jimena Bonilla Muriel

Eduardo Ganoza

Javier Gaillard d'Andel

paloma20150705

Camilo Piedra Gualco

Mariangel Rondan

Gabo Nis Chappe

jorge.cortes.mun

Facundo Pellegrino

Ignacio Gómez

¿Por qué tu producto no vende? (y no es culpa de ventas) 

Toronto has a growing startup ecosystem with many resources to support entrepreneurs. However, many are unsure about which resources are available and which ones best fit their needs. If you're an aspiring founder or early-stage entrepreneur in Toronto, join us for the Entrepreneur's Meet & Greet in Toronto. This informal networking event is a great chance to connect with entrepreneurs, mentors, and advisors from the Toronto network. Enjoy drinks, meet potential co-founders, mentors, and partners, and share experiences in a relaxed, fun environment. Step away from the screen and make valuable connections to help grow your startup. Mingle with key players in the startup ecosystem, find new collaborators, and have fun!

**❯ Guest Speakers include:**

* Sunil Sharma (Managing Director, Founder Institute Toronto)
* Gilberto Gandra (Founder, Gandra & Co)

**❯ What You'll Learn:**

* Discover more about the local Toronto program in a relaxed setting.
* Gain insights into the FI accelerator experience from Directors, Mentors and Alumni.
* Understand the value of building relationships with fellow founders and entrepreneurs.
* Have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with key people in the FI network.

**❯ Who Should Attend:**

* Aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs looking to connect and learn.
* Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder.
* Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator.
* Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea.

**❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at [https://fi.co/e/400478/meetup](https://fi.co/e/400478/meetup) to secure your spot and receive further details.**

Toronto Startup Traction and Funding Network

Amit Gathani

nand porko

IRYNA

sina.keean

navpreet4

Andrej Ristic

Yurii

ruch

stefanopuzzoni

Yunsheng  Xiao

María Grazia Luna

Amir Kia

Finn Eriksson

Vlad

contact.tulsisoft

AI Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in Toronto 

Venture Trailblazers is an exclusive event series that connects leading investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in startups and venture capital. For this edition, we are honored to welcome Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, and one of the world's most recognized venture capitalists. The goal of Venture Trailblazers is to educate and connect founders, leaders, mentors, and investors across the global Founder Institute, VC Lab, and FI Venture Networks.

**On July 9th, Tim Draper joins Adeo Ressi for the next edition of Venture Trailblazers.**
**RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260) to get your link and join us live!**

Tim Draper is one of the most recognized venture capitalists in the world and the founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and the Draper Venture Network, a global network of venture capital funds. He has backed some of the most transformative companies in technology from their earliest rounds, including Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase, Skype, Hotmail, Twitch, Robinhood, Baidu, Box, Carta, Planet, Cruise Automation, and more than 20 unicorns in total.

A leading global voice for entrepreneurs, Tim is also one of the most prominent advocates for Bitcoin and decentralization. He famously won the U.S. Marshals' Bitcoin auction in 2014, has invested in over 50 crypto companies, and led early investments in Coinbase, Ledger, Tezos, and Bancor, among others.

Tim is a regular presence across major networks as a proponent of entrepreneurship, innovative governance, free markets, and Bitcoin. His recognitions include the World Entrepreneurship Forum's "Entrepreneur of the World," one of the top 100 most powerful people in finance by Worth Magazine, the top 20 most influential people in crypto by CryptoWeekly, #1 most networked VC by AlwaysOn, #7 on the Forbes Midas List, and a member of the Global Guru 30 Startup Gurus in the world.

**❯ What We'll Cover**
In this candid conversation, Tim and Adeo will explore:

* Tim's journey as an investor and the philosophy that has guided his decisions over the decades
* The story behind his early bet on SpaceX, and what it taught him about backing audacious founders
* Lessons drawn from across his portfolio of category-defining companies
* His current thinking on crypto and AI, and where he sees each headed next
* His advice for emerging managers building enduring, high-performing venture firms today

**❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/26260) to get your link and join us live!**

Venture Trailblazers featuring Tim Draper

Startup Founder 101

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