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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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Raising Angel Funding in Nordics with Stefan Lindeberg (Further Than Capital)Link visible for attendees
Are you a founder seeking insights on how to build, fund, and scale your startup? Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Stefan Lindeberg, a seasoned angel investor and startup advisor. Back in 2003 Stefan co-founded and was the General Partner for Creandum VC. These days he invests in startups through Further Than Capital. Stefan will share his wealth of experience, offering practical advice on what angel investors are looking for, how to navigate the fundraising landscape, and strategies for positioning your startup for long-term success.
❯ Moderated by Naimul Abd, CEO Connect Öst & Regional Director Nordics, Founder Institute
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Stefan Lindeberg - Partner at Further than Capital - A seasoned angel investor, board member, and advisor, Stefan Lindeberg specializes in business development, new product introduction, new market entry, competitive analysis, financing, mergers and acquisitions, technology and market analysis, negotiations, and deal-making. In 2003, Stefan co-founded and served as General Partner at Creandum VC. Today, he continues to shape the startup landscape through investments made via Further Than Capital.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- What are angel investors looking for in a startup?
- At what stage should you as a founder consider pitching to angels?
- Once you get the funding, how does a typical founder-angel relationship looks like?
❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/364169/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- How to Align Your Brand Messaging with Your Startup MissionLink visible for attendees
How do you build a standout brand that resonates and drives impact? At this live online event, attendees will get actionable insights on crafting effective messaging and branding strategies from Daniel Francavilla, a Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist at Daniel Does Consulting and an award-winning entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience helping startups and purpose-driven organizations, Daniel will discuss key branding principles, common pitfalls, and how to align your brand with your mission. If you're ready to elevate your startup's brand and messaging, this is a must-attend event!
❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to build a memorable and impactful startup brand
- Common branding mistakes and how to avoid them
- Strategies to align your brand messaging with your mission
❯ Featured Speaker:
- Daniel Francavilla - Marketing Advisor & Brand Strategist at Daniel Does Consulting - A marketing advisor, strategist, founder and mentor making a positive impact. He is a Certified Brand Strategist, college educator, member of the Canadian Marketing Association and a recipient of a 40 Under 40 Award. His latest venture, The Good Growth Company, provides training for social good organizations to upskill their teams and scale their mission. After graduating from OCAD University, Daniel founded Now Creative Group in 2013, later acquired by King Street Media in 2021 where he became a partner, which also launched CreatorClub, a content platform and studio. As an advocate for social good Daniel continues to run ACCESS, a nonprofit he founded as a student in 2006, which provides funding and mentorship for youth-led initiatives.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18446 to receive the link to join us live.
- How to Raise VC Funding for your Startup with Stéphane Nasser (OpenVC)Link visible for attendees
If you are currently raising funding for your startup, or are looking to raise funding in the future, then join this online fireside chat on raising VC funding w/ Stéphane Nasser, Co-Founder of OpenVC - moderated by Naimul Abd, CEO of Connect Öst and Regional Director Nordics for the Founder Institute. Learn how startup funding works, how VCs evaluate pitches, the types of founders VCs are looking for, and more. Bring your questions; Stéphane and Naimul will be ready to answer them.
❯ What You'll Learn:
- When are you ready as a startup to raise venture capital.
- How to reach out to VCs - what homework is needed from you as a founder.
- What are VCs looking for in a pitch.
❯ Featured Expert:
- Stéphane Nasser - Co-Founder at OpenVC
❯ Moderator:
- Naimul Abd - Regional Director at Founder Institute Nordics & CEO at Connect Öst
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Funding Benchmarks and Milestones, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/364170/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert FeedbackLink visible for attendees
To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. On this live online event, we will gather several startup experts ready to provide feedback for entrepreneurs who aspire to be investor-ready. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share their pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.
This event focuses on helping founders refine their investor pitch decks through targeted feedback in breakout rooms, where they’ll present for 3 minutes followed by feedback. The agenda also includes a fireside chat with entrepreneurs, a Q&A session, and networking opportunities.❯ What You'll Learn:
- How to give a concise, yet compelling, elevator pitch
- What investors are looking for in a startup pitch
- Specific advice and feedback on your pitch and startup ideas
❯ To get the most out of this Pitch for Feedback event:
- Come ready for live video networking.
- Prepare by starting with your one-sentence pitch. See how it's done using our Madlibs format.
- Fill out our Elevator Pitch Worksheet.
❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/18460 to receive the link to join us live.
