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 (2)
See all- How to Maximize Angel Returns with the New Investment Models, featuring NuFundLink visible for attendees
The angel investing landscape has evolved, now favoring community-centered approaches that pool resources to maximize returns. On this live event with NuFund (one of the world's largest and most active early-stage investor groups), we will outline how collective due diligence, pooled capital, and extensive portfolio support leads to higher-quality deals and stronger outcomes - and how even solo investors can utilize these strategies. This event is specifically tailored for angels and other early-stage startup investors looking to transcend traditional solo investments and adopt a more structured, impactful methodology.
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❯ Guest Speakers include:- Serhat Pala (President @ NuFund Venture Group)
- Ashok Kamal (Executive Director @ NuFund Venture Group)
- Ryan Micheletti (Head of Global Operations @ Founder Institute)
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❯ What You'll Learn:- How the Venture Group Model Optimizes Deal Flow & Due Diligence
- Portfolio Construction for Angels
- Nurturing Startups through multiple Funding stages
- Maximizing ROI in a Volatile Market
- Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Venture Investing
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18877 to receive the link to join us live!
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About NuFund
NuFund Venture Group is a new wave of investors with a new fund model investing in technology leaders. Founded in San Diego, CA, NuFund is one of the largest, most active, and most successful early-stage investor groups over the past 20+ years. They represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and work together to foster a culture of excellence, respect, innovation, and fun.This event is hosted by the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is a free, exclusive network of angels, VCs, accelerators, pre-seed, and seed investors interested in funding startups at the earliest stages. FIVN is run by the Founder Institute - the world's largest network of startup incubators and accelerators. To learn more about FIVN and apply for membership, visit FI.co/venture. - How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta MarruccoLink visible for attendees
Raising funding is more than pitching, it's about being truly ready for investors. At this live AMA, Marta Marrucco, founder of Smart Founder, shares insider matchmaking insights on what makes startups stand out to investors. She'll answer questions on preparing financial models, refining your pitch, and building relationships that lead to funding. If you want to understand how to attract investors by being investment-ready, don't miss this event.
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❯ What You'll Learn:- Discover common founder mistakes that can turn investors away
- Ask your fundraising questions directly and get honest, expert feedback
- Understand what makes a financial model compelling to VCs and angels
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Marta Marrucco - Owner at Smart Founder - Marta Marrucco is the founder of Smart Founder, a fundraising agency that bridges the gap between startups and investors. With experience supporting founders from launch through Series A and acquisition, she helps companies craft compelling financial models and prepare for funding success. Through Smart Founder, Marta collaborates with VCs, investors, and entrepreneurs to drive smarter, data-informed decisions in the investment ecosystem.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19071 to receive the link to join us live!
