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 (3)
See all- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive TasksLink visible for attendees
Running a startup means wearing every hat—often at once. But what if you could hand off repetitive tasks to AI and reclaim your focus for the work that really matters? In this hands-on session, we'll demystify agentic workflows and show you how to use tools like MCP to automate parts of your business. You'll get behind-the-scenes looks at real systems in action—from how HeyVail manages calls to how CrowdTamers and Insight use AI-driven agents to run marketing.
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❯ What you’ll learn:- What agentic workflows actually are—and how they work (minus the jargon).
- Real examples in action: call handling with HeyVail, and marketing automation with Insight and CrowdTamers.
- How to set up simple, scalable workflows that automate key parts of your business.
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❯ The Founder’s Guide to AI Workshop
This is part one of the "The Founder's Guide to AI Workshop” - a four-part series of free online events designed to help entrepreneurs utilize AI to supercharge their productivity and growth. Hosted by Trevor Longino (Founder of Crowdtamers), these workshops will provide attendees with practical, step-by-step strategies to use AI tools for startup growth across topics like content creation, product development, productivity, task automation, and more. If you are looking to “scale yourself” and tap into the power of AI for entrepreneurship, then you won’t want to miss these free online events.
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❯ Missed the previous workshops? Get access to the recordings:Learn more at FI.co/bootcamp/AI4Founders
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19056 to receive the link to join us live! - Best Practices on Building Innovation Hubs for Universities & CollegesLink visible for attendees
Join our event to gain a comprehensive blueprint for launching and enhancing world-class startup programs. Designed for higher education leaders, faculty, and program managers, this session provides actionable best practices for fostering innovation on campus. We will explore how to build essential infrastructure, design impactful curricula, secure diverse funding streams, and leverage powerful mentorship networks. You will leave equipped with the strategies and tools needed to create a dynamic environment that enhances your institution's reputation, drives economic growth, and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurs to succeed.
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❯ What You'll Learn:- Learn to establish the pillars of a successful startup ecosystem, including accelerators, venture funds, and centralized innovation hubs.
- Discover best practices for creating action-oriented curricula and leveraging alumni networks to provide continuous guidance and support.
- Master a range of funding strategies, from non-dilutive grants and pitch competitions to institutional venture funds and corporate partnerships.
- Understand how to forge international partnerships
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❯ Featured Experts:- Daniel Francavilla - Innovation Partner & marketing advisor, strategist at Daniel Does Consulting
- Bianca Diosdado - Innovation Partner & Founder & CEO at ITRADE Innovations
- Vincent Perez - Strategic Advisor & Innovation Partner at Founder Institute
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19274 to receive the link to join us live!
