About us
The Startup Traction and Funding Network 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!
Featured event

FounderX Silicon Valley: VIP Gathering of Global Founders/ Investors
FounderX is a highly-curated, intimate conference will gather ~300 investors, founders, technology executives, and startup ecosystem leaders from across the globe for three days of networking events, group workshops, and engaging talks from top Keynote Speakers.
Previous speakers for FI events include Elon Musk, Steve Jurvetson, Yamini Rangan, Naval Ravikant, Esther Dyson, Jason Calacanis, Ben Horowitz, and many more.
❯❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
TO REGISTER, YOU MUST RSVP AND PAY AT THE LINK ABOVE. RSVPING TO THIS MEETUP DOES NOT GRANT YOU ACCESS TO THIS EVENT.
See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
Please note: this event is mainly for Founder Institute investors, alumni, mentors, and leaders - so Meetup availability will expire.
The goal of FounderX is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning across the FI and Decile Group Networks, which span 40,000+ innovators across 100+ countries and 6 continents.
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❯ See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: To register, you MUST RSVP and pay at the link above.
❌ RSVPing to this Meetup does NOT grant you access to this event.
Upcoming events
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AI Founder Meet & Greet: In-Person Startup Networking in Toronto
64 Vaughan Rd 3rd Floor, ON M6G 2N4, Toronto, ON, CAToronto 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 to secure your spot and receive further details.
8 attendees
FounderX Silicon Valley: VIP Gathering of Global Founders/ Investors
various locations, 319 Sally dr, 2118 Bayvale, San Francisco, CA, USFounderX is a highly-curated, intimate conference will gather ~300 investors, founders, technology executives, and startup ecosystem leaders from across the globe for three days of networking events, group workshops, and engaging talks from top Keynote Speakers.
Previous speakers for FI events include Elon Musk, Steve Jurvetson, Yamini Rangan, Naval Ravikant, Esther Dyson, Jason Calacanis, Ben Horowitz, and many more.
❯❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
TO REGISTER, YOU MUST RSVP AND PAY AT THE LINK ABOVE. RSVPING TO THIS MEETUP DOES NOT GRANT YOU ACCESS TO THIS EVENT.
See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
Please note: this event is mainly for Founder Institute investors, alumni, mentors, and leaders - so Meetup availability will expire.
The goal of FounderX is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning across the FI and Decile Group Networks, which span 40,000+ innovators across 100+ countries and 6 continents.
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❯ See all the latest event details at http://FounderX.com (exact details and speakers will not be updated on this Meetup page).
❯ Meetup members must RSVP at https://luma.com/659pksxq?coupon=WE2SPJ to attend, the early bird price is available until May 31st.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: To register, you MUST RSVP and pay at the link above.
❌ RSVPing to this Meetup does NOT grant you access to this event.1 attendee
Past events
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