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- Hotseat Belgrade: Your 3 Minutes to Impress InvestorsCentar za digitalnu transformaciju, Belgrade
Are you ready to put your startup to the test? Join us on August 29th at the Centar za digitalnu transformaciju for the Belgrade Founder Hotseat, co‑organized by Founder Institute Serbia and SEE UP. Selected founders will have 3 minutes to pitch their startup to a panel of investors and advisors who will score each pitch and provide blunt, valuable feedback. Whether you want expert critique or just want to watch and learn, this is your chance to gain insights, connect with the ecosystem, and take your startup to the next level.
❯ Who should Attend?
- Anyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs
- Anyone who has an early-stage startup and wants expert feedback
- Anyone who has an idea for a startup or a tech company
- Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching
❯ Who Pitches?
We will select 10 startups to pitch; please pre-submit your 3 min pitch here. To prepare, work on your pitch look at https://fi.co/pitch-deck.
Deadline for submitting pitch is August 28th.
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❯ Spectators are welcome!
Even if you don't want to pitch, you are invited to register, hear startup ideas, and watch how the experts analyze and critique new businesses.
##### This event is supported by OTP banka i OTP Connect!
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❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/377227/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details. - Ideation Bootcamp: Pitch ShowcaseLink visible for attendees
Join us for the Ideation Bootcamp: Pitch Showcase, where the top 5-7 startups from our latest Startup Ideation Bootcamp will present their innovative ideas to a select group of investors. These founders have gone through an intensive 8-week program, receiving expert feedback, leveraging AI tools, and applying a proven methodology to shape their startup concepts.During this event, you'll get a chance to see the next generation of startups pitch their ideas, followed by a Q&A session where founders will answer questions from VCs. Don't miss out on this exclusive showcase of entrepreneurial innovation!
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❯ What You'll Learn:- Key insights from top startup pitches and ideas.
- How founders refine their concepts with expert feedback.
- What investors look for in successful startup presentations.
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❯ Featured Speakers:- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 cities and 90 countries, producing over 7000 portfolio companies with nearly $2B in venture funding.
- 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.
- Olivia O'Sullivan - Head of Platform at Forum Ventures - Olivia is the Head of Platform at Forum Ventures, where she leads efforts to build communities and resources that help early-stage founders scale. With a background in brand and product marketing, Olivia has played pivotal roles in launching major initiatives and working across GTM, operations, and community to drive growth.
- Tahira Dosani - Co-founder and Managing Partner at ResilenceVC - Tahira Dosani is the co-founder and Managing Partner of ResilienceVC, an early-stage fintech fund investing in startups that drive financial resilience.
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About the Ideation Bootcamp:
The Startup Ideation Bootcamp is an intensive 8-week program to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a great startup idea using expert feedback, helpful AI tools, and a proven process. The next bootcamp will be scheduled soon, register here to get updates.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/20057 to receive the link to join us live! - Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day OneLink visible for attendees
AI startups face high stakes when it comes to Responsible AI as decisions made early can't be undone. At this live online event, attendees will learn how to adopt robust responsible AI frameworks from day one to stay compliant and competitive. Fion Lee-Madan, Technical Co-Founder of Asenion, will share how early-stage founders can navigate AI governance, risk, and compliance. If you're building with AI and want to learn about responsibility from the ground up, don't miss this essential session.
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❯ What You’ll Learn- How to integrate Responsible AI into your startup from day one
- Why implementing compliance and ethics early sets your AI up for long-term success
- Practical frameworks to future-proof your AI product
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❯ Featured Speaker:- Fion Lee Madan - Technical Co-Founder, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asenion (formerly Fairly AI + anch AI) - A founder, leader, lifelong learner, and catalyst of change, Fion Lee-Madan understands the shifting B2B enterprise software landscape and the transformative impact of AI. As a technical and business executive for Fortune 500 companies and at ATG through its Oracle acquisition, she led initiatives in product-market fit, demand generation, and customer success, thriving in competitive markets. Her experience living, working, and raising children internationally over the past 20 years fuels a deep commitment to promoting the fair and responsible use of technology, and to building a global network to operationalize Responsible AI to Fairly AI standards.
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❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights! Ensure your participation by RSVPing now at 👉 https://fi.co/startupwebinar/19296 to receive the link to join us live!
