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- Get Feedback on Your MVP from Product Experts & Find Early UsersLink visible for attendees
Building a successful startup starts with a strong MVP, but getting the right feedback is crucial for growth. Join us for this interactive event designed to help early-stage founders refine their MVPs with insights from experienced product managers. Attendees will have the chance to present their MVPs, receive actionable feedback, and even connect with potential first users. Whether you're fine-tuning features or validating your concept, this is a perfect opportunity to make your product more compelling for the market.
❯ Who Should Attend?
- Early-stage founders with an MVP ready for feedback.
- Startup teams looking to refine their product based on expert advice.
- Entrepreneurs interested in gaining their first users and validating product-market fit.
- Anyone seeking insights from experienced product managers and fellow founders.
❯ What You’ll Gain:
- Expert feedback on your MVP from seasoned product managers.
- Strategies for improving your product and aligning it with user needs.
- Opportunities to connect with first users ready to test your solution.
❯ Featured Experts:
- Aram Melkoumov - Co-Founder & CEO at Crowdlinker
- Rodrig Naska - Product Lead at Revido
- Harish Malhi - Founder at Goodspeed
- Mehdi Doghri - Co-Founder & CTO at Save Your Wardrobe
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18211 to receive the Zoom URL.
- Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking EventLink visible for attendees
The Founder Showcase is Silicon Valley's leading international startup pitch event, helping pre-seed startups learn, launch, and connect with investors. At this interactive online event, you can watch the pitches of promising pre-seed startups from across the globe. We'll also have an inspiring keynote presentation from Jonathan Greechan, CEO & Co-Founder at founder Institute, where he will share his insights on what idea-stage and pre-seed startups can expect to see in the startup funding landscape for 2025, and how they can prepare. Stay after the pitches to network with international founders, investors, and executives.
❯ About the Founder Showcase:
The Founder Showcase is Silicon Valley's leading international startup pitch event, helping seed-stage startups learn, launch, and connect to investors. Since 2008, speakers like Elon Musk and startups like Udemy and Thumbtack have presented on our stage. Learn more about this premier event at FounderShowcase.com.❯ Keynote Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder at Founder Institute
❯ Featured Investors:
- Omar Zaki - Managing Director at Qima Ventures
- Kalsoom Lakhani - Co-Founder & General Partner at i2i Ventures
- Isabel Faria - Angel Fund Leader & Angel Investor at COREangels
❯ Featured Founder Pitches:
- Diego Roman - Co-Founder & CEO at InsureHero
- Maria Sucgang - Co-Founder & CEO at Remodify
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18097 to receive the link to join us live.
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session w/ Jonathan Greechan (CEO)Link visible for attendees
If 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. 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!
❯ 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 - CEO & Co-Founder at the Founder Institute - Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 6800 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $35BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, a leading Silicon Valley startup conference that hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18316 to receive the link to join us live.
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session w/ Jonathan Greechan (CEO)Link visible for attendees
If 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. 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!
❯ 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 - CEO & Co-Founder at the Founder Institute - Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 6800 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $35BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, a leading Silicon Valley startup conference that hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about the Entrepreneur DNA test or sign up for the Insights Newsletter to get the latest startup tips and trends.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18317 to receive the link to join us live.
