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.\
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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.\
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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- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture CapitalistLink visible for attendees
Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring VC's and other investors from our FI Venture Network - the Founder Institute's global network of investors actively funding early-stage startups. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
- The best ways to source different funding resources, such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants, and loans
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Kalsoom Lakhani - Co-Founder & General Partner at i2i Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund for Pakistan, and the country’s first female-founded VC fund. Kalsoom is also the Founder of Invest2Innovate, which she launched in 2011 to support and unleash the potential of young entrepreneurs in growth markets like Pakistan. She has trained entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide, has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum, and is a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. In 2022, she was named one of Rest of World's top 100 Global Tech Changemakers.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17419 to receive the Zoom URL.
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- About the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the FI Venture Network page.
- Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or subscribe for our Insights Newsletter for more startup tips.
- About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
- How to Come Up with Great Startup IdeasLink visible for attendees
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be creative or have a magical 'aha' moment to find a great startup idea. In reality, anyone can come up with innovative business ideas by following a structured process. On this live event, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will share a framework for crafting great startup ideas that he has learned from working with over 10K startups worldwide. Then, attendees will have the opportunity to share their ideas, get feedback from others, and meet aspiring entrepreneurs interested in their space. If you have rough ideas and don't know what to do next, this is the event to attend!
❯ 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 is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- 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
❯ Featured Speaker:
- 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.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17422 to receive the Zoom URL.
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup FounderLink visible for attendees
Do you want to start your own technology company, but don't know where to begin? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don't enjoy, but few do something about it. At the "Employee to Entrepreneur" event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Afterwards, attendees will have an opportunity to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and share their ideas for feedback.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
- Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently
- Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday
❯ What Are Some of the Topics?
- What is the difference between being an employee versus being a founder
- What to consider before becoming an entrepreneur
- How do you know when the time is right to quit
- What are the first steps in the entrepreneurial journey
❯ Featured Speakers:
- Saumya Bhatnagar- Chief Technology & Product Officer at involve.ai: a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum and Stevie Gold Entrepreneur of the Year, stands out as a leading figure in tech, highlighted by the National Diversity Council and AI Technology magazine. As co-founder and CPO of involve.ai, she leverages her software leadership and expertise in NLP, backed by a Master’s in Computer Science from UC Santa Cruz, to pioneer AI solutions for churn and expansion challenges. Her data-driven strategies have significantly impacted her organization, leading to her recognition as a thought leader at various conferences. Saumaya is also a fervent advocate for women in tech, driving diversity and inspiring future tech leaders with her commitment to innovation and excellence.
- Nassim Bahloul - Founder at Hivenue: Nassim is a Founder Institute graduate, and the Founder of Hivenue, Hivenue, a tool that is spearheading the transformation of the home rental industry through AI-driven personalized living experiences. Specializing in apartment sharing and room rentals, Hivenue matches individuals with spaces that align perfectly with their needs and preferences. As an accomplished Interaction Designer, Nassim transforms complex data into intuitive, engaging interfaces using leading design tools and technologies such as Sketch, Axure, and HTML5/CSS3. His expertise spans prototyping to production, championing User-Centered Design to enhance usability and accessibility. Known for his exceptional communication and teamwork, Nassim exceeds client expectations and actively contributes to industry dialogues, driving innovations that improve user engagement.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17423 to receive the Zoom URL.
- 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.
❯ 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
❯ 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
To access all of the networking features of this event, please join using Chrome or Firefox from a desktop or tablet, or download the Airmeet Mobile App.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17425 to receive the Zoom URL.