What we’re about
Are you looking to start your own company? Are you trying to make the transition from an employee to an entrepreneur?
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. In this group you can learn the best practices of starting a company from people who have been there and done that. In addition, you can meet local founders, exchange ideas, get feedback, engage in startup workshops, meet business partners, and more.
Our Meetups will be free, local community events where top local startup founders and experts share their lessons learned and provide feedback on your ideas. We will also host informal networking events so that you can meet other founders, potential co-founders, and others with similar business interests.
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Upcoming events
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•OnlineStartup Funding AMA with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, FI / GP, Founder Capital)
OnlineIf you're interested in learning about startup funding and discovering how the Founder Institute can help, join this live and interactive online event featuring Jonathan Greechan, CEO and Co-Founder of the Founder Institute; and GP at Founder Capital. The webinar will kick off with a brief presentation on fundraising and an overview of the Founder Institute, followed by 30-45 minutes of 'Ask Me Anything' (AMA) covering all topics related to FI and entrepreneurship. Bring your questions and make the most of this opportunity to get expert advice and insights!
❯❯ For complete event and speaker details, visit 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21740
❯ Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company.
- Any with a pre-seed startup (pre-funding).
- Anyone interested in learning about the Founder Institute program.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key insights and practical tips for securing startup funding at the pre-seed stage
- How the Founder Institute can support you in launching and scaling your startup
- Expert advice on navigating the entrepreneurial journey, from idea to growth
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, GP at Founder Capital - 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 over 100 countries, producing over 8100 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.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21740 to get your link and join us live!
1 attendee
•OnlineCo-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026
OnlineFinding a Co-Founder and building a great team is a critical step in the startup journey. On this fun and interactive online event, you can learn the best practices for finding and formalizing a Co-Founder relationship, and meet other aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking for a Co-Founder at virtual networking tables and speed matching sessions. Whether you just have a business idea, already have a startup, or are just looking to meet others with great ideas - this event is for you!
❯ 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
- Learn about the Founder Institute's Startup Co-Founder Bootcamp
❯ RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21442 to get your link and join us live!
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.
❯ Host:
- Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder of Founder Institute, General Partner at Founder Capital - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder and 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 100 countries. The Founder Institute's mission is to activate entrepreneurial potential and empower communities across the globe to build ventures with positive economic and societal impact. He is also a General Partner at Founder Capital, the Founder Institute's Global VC Fund; and serves as an Economic Development and Innovation Advisor to several governments and organizations; like Oxford Entrepreneurs, Horasis, the USC Incubator, and a Fortune 500 company. Jonathan's writing has been featured on Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has been a Keynote Speaker at business conferences on five continents.
❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/21442 to get your link and join us live!
1 attendee
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