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- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Stavros PavlidisLink visible for attendees
Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Stavros Pavlidis, Head Direct and Strategic Investments at DEEP CAPITAL GROUP. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now!. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Key metrics and pre-requisites for raising funding
- How to make yourself more attractive to investors
- The best ways to source different funding resources such as Angel investors, Venture Capitalists, grants and loans
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Stavros Pavlidis - Head Direct and Strategic Investments at DEEP CAPITAL GROUP - A seasoned investor and business strategy leader with extensive experience in venture capital, strategic investments, and startup advisory. As Head of Direct and Strategic Investments at Deep Capital Group, he leads investment initiatives for a single-family office, focusing on early-stage and transformative technology sectors.
About the FI Venture Network
The FI Venture Network is an exclusive network of investors actively funding pre-seed and seed-stage startups before anyone else. Learn more by visiting the FI Venture Network page.❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18640 to receive the link to join us live.
- Why Leveraging Your Unique Life Proposition Is Crucial for Startup SuccessLink visible for attendees
What makes a startup truly stand out? It's not just the product or marketing—it's the founder's core purpose. At this live online event, Eleftheria (Ella) Egel, CEO & Founder at Navigating Transformation & Co-Founder at EOS Academy, will share how to leverage your Unique Life Proposition (ULP)—your values, strengths, and motivations—to craft a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) that attracts customers, investors, and long-term success. Learn a proven 4-Step Blueprint to transform your ULP into market impact. If you want to build a business that reflects your true purpose, don't miss this event.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Discover Your ULP – Identify the personal values and strengths that drive you.
- Craft a Compelling USP – Turn your ULP into a strategic business advantage.
- Differentiate & Succeed – Learn how purpose-driven startups stand out in crowded markets.
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Eleftheria (Ella) Egel - CEO & Founder at Navigating Transformation & Co-Founder at EOS Academy - A startup mentor & scholar. As a visionary systems thinker and social innovator committed to driving meaningful impact, I have spent the last decade bridging the worlds of entrepreneurship and academia. I am the co-founder and product strategist of EOS Academy, an early-stage social EdTech startup aimed at facilitating the reintegration of women into the EU workforce through social entrepreneurship, while tackling age and gender biases. In addition to this, I mentor female entrepreneurs, helping them turn their ideas into successful ventures. With expertise in vision-setting, strategic planning, and building collaborative partnerships, I am passionate about empowering women and nurturing businesses that drive sustainable change.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18679 to receive the link to join us live!
- How to Choose the Right Fundraising Path for Your StartupLink visible for attendees
Raising capital without venture capital is possible, but which path is right for you? At this live online event, entrepreneur and startup scout Luca Albertinazzi will break down grants, accelerators, incubators, and angel investors—sharing firsthand experiences of raising over $350K through these sources. Learn how he secured government grants, incubator funding, and angel investment, plus insights on working with top funds like Boost VC and Hustle Fund. If you're an early-stage founder exploring funding options, don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- Explore Funding Options – Compare grants, accelerators, incubators, and angel investors.
- Secure Non-VC Capital – Learn how to access funding beyond venture capital .
- Make Smart Funding Choices – Align your strategy with your startup’s growth.
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Luca Albertinazzi - Global Evangelist at Startup Grind & Marketing Manager at Bevy - A serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating and growing startups. Over the years, I have successfully founded and led various startups, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Luca secured $50K from the Chilean government, was accepted into Startup Chile, receiving $30K, and participated in Imagine Lab & Santiago Innovation, securing $20K. Additionally, he raised $250K from angel investors and collaborates with top funds like Boost VC, Hustle Fund, and Expert Dojo as an official scout, helping founders connect with strategic funding opportunities.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18608 to receive the link to join us live.
