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 Sonam VelaniLink 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 Sonam Velani, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Streetlife Ventures. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now!
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❯ 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
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Sonam Velani - Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Streetlife Ventures - A mission-driven leader bridging capital, policy, and technology, she has led multi-billion-dollar investments in climate infrastructure, affordable housing, and inclusive economic growth across roles at Goldman Sachs, the World Bank, Zipline, and the NYC Mayor’s Office. With deep expertise in structuring complex deals and building public-private partnerships, her work spans global markets; from financing the largest U.S. transit agency to deploying medical drones in Africa. Her career is dedicated to tackling systemic inequities and aligning innovation with long-term impact.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19119 to receive the link to join us live! - Pitch Your Ideas to Monterrey Investors & Experts, OnlineLink visible for attendees
Do you have a startup, or a strong idea for a startup? On this live and interactive online event you can pitch your ideas to a panel of Mexico City startup investors and experts for ratings and feedback, and no formal pitch deck is needed. Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to hear startup ideas and watch how the experts analyze business ideas.
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❯ Guest Speakers include:- Fabiola Borquez (Senior Product Manager, Scotiabank)
- Stefan Scharnagl Villarroel (Founder, SEED)
- Brenda Hernandez (CHRO, TUL)
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❯❯ To pre-submit your pitch, visit this link.
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Additional Information:
To prepare, start with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
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❯ What You'll Learn:- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- If selected, specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/374204/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live! - How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta MarruccoLink visible for attendees
Raising funding is more than pitching, it's about being truly ready for investors. At this live AMA, Marta Marrucco, founder of Smart Founder, shares insider matchmaking insights on what makes startups stand out to investors. She'll answer questions on preparing financial models, refining your pitch, and building relationships that lead to funding. If you want to understand how to attract investors by being investment-ready, don't miss this event.
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❯ What You'll Learn:- Discover common founder mistakes that can turn investors away
- Ask your fundraising questions directly and get honest, expert feedback
- Understand what makes a financial model compelling to VCs and angels
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Marta Marrucco - Owner at Smart Founder - Marta Marrucco is the founder of Smart Founder, a fundraising agency that bridges the gap between startups and investors. With experience supporting founders from launch through Series A and acquisition, she helps companies craft compelling financial models and prepare for funding success. Through Smart Founder, Marta collaborates with VCs, investors, and entrepreneurs to drive smarter, data-informed decisions in the investment ecosystem.
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.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19071 to receive the link to join us live!
