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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Join the group to be invited to our next event!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day OneLink visible for attendees
AI startups face high stakes when it comes to Responsible AI as decisions made early can't be undone. At this live online event, attendees will learn how to adopt robust responsible AI frameworks from day one to stay compliant and competitive. Fion Lee-Madan, Technical Co-Founder of Asenion, will share how early-stage founders can navigate AI governance, risk, and compliance. If you're building with AI and want to learn about responsibility from the ground up, don't miss this essential session.
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❯ What You’ll Learn- How to integrate Responsible AI into your startup from day one
- Why implementing compliance and ethics early sets your AI up for long-term success
- Practical frameworks to future-proof your AI product
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Fion Lee Madan - Technical Co-Founder, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asenion (formerly Fairly AI + anch AI) - A founder, leader, lifelong learner, and catalyst of change, Fion Lee-Madan understands the shifting B2B enterprise software landscape and the transformative impact of AI. As a technical and business executive for Fortune 500 companies and at ATG through its Oracle acquisition, she led initiatives in product-market fit, demand generation, and customer success, thriving in competitive markets. Her experience living, working, and raising children internationally over the past 20 years fuels a deep commitment to promoting the fair and responsible use of technology, and to building a global network to operationalize Responsible AI to Fairly AI standards.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19296 to receive the link to join us live! - Startup Legal AMA: Get Feedback from Top Rome LawyersLink visible for attendees
Want to know the legal essentials for fundraising in Italy and Europe? Join us for this online, interactive Startup Legal AMA with Antonia Verna, Partner at Potolano Cavallo. Get answers to your questions on corporate structures, co-founder, employee, and contractor agreements, and learn which legal documents every founder should understand. Don't miss this opportunity to receive expert feedback and practical legal guidance for your startup, absolutely free!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- The best way to fundraise in Italy and Europe
- Which legal agreements you need to understand as a Founder
- How to handle Co-Founder, employees, and contractor agreements
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Antonia Verna - Partner at Potolano Cavallo - Led numerous venture capital transactions, expertly connecting emerging startups with potential investors and ensuring seamless deal structuring and negotiation strategies. She played a pivotal role in drafting and finalizing contractual documents, ensuring all parties involved are accurately represented and agreements are legally sound. Additionally, she facilitated international business growth by advising companies on cross-border M&A transactions and joint venture agreements, leveraging a deep understanding of venture capital and private equity dynamics.
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/378424/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live! - Pitch Your Ideas to Rome Investors & Experts, OnlineLink visible for attendees
Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Rome startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback, and no formal pitch deck is needed. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze business ideas.
❯ Guest Speakers include Giancarlo Vergine (Founder & Managing Partner, Over Ventures).
❯❯ To pre-submit your pitch, visit this link.
Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/378546/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
