About us
If you consider yourself a member of Orlando’s thriving startup/entrepreneurial/small business community (or want to join it), this event is for YOU!
Nearly 6,000 people have attended this monthly event since 2023 - making us (unquestionably) the most popular business networking (and learning) event for Orlando's #1 startup ecosystem!
Why? Because our events are all high-energy, and high impact! We bring together a diverse and inclusive crowd of startup and small business ecosystem dreamers and doers!
You will meet and network with fellow entrepreneurs, tech startups, small business owners, mentors, and investors! And, they create impact (our impact rating is 11X Meetup.com's median)!
You might even learn something.
Here’s just a few of the MANY testimonials we’ve received from those who’ve attended:
- “My first OrlandoPreneur event as a business owner felt overwhelming at first. But what a transformation! I left feeling energized and inspired, with genuine connections that I know will be valuable. Huge thanks for an insightful presentation that really resonated with where I am in my journey.” - Yamina Marlow, Creative Lead and Branding Specialist, Yami Creative
- “I’ve been able to network and even hire small project work because of OrlandoPreneur. Being intentional with small projects that move the needle has made OrlandoPreneur invaluable. I go every month to be intentional in conversations and provide value to others not just for myself.” - Tyler Zollinger, Founder/Product Manager, Krav Maga O-Town
- “Orlandopreneur is a great way to grow a business network quickly in the Central Florida Area, to connect with other business owners in a productive, engaging setting. Usually 125-195 business professionals, to learn something new as well as grow their network.” - Brian Nagle, CEO, Waverly Resources
- “OrlandoPreneur’s 3-year anniversary tonight brought a packed room of entrepreneurial spirit - founders, small business owners, support organizations and investors, together for meaningful conversations and collaboration. Credit to them for sustaining this long enough for it to become infrastructure, not just an event. Nights like this compress time. They move relationships and ideas forward faster than weeks of emails ever could.” - Scott Hill, Founder, Proxenia Accelerators
So, whether you're just getting started, or trying to scale a successful small business, you'll find the motivation, knowledge and relationships you need to propel your entrepreneurial journey forward!
What to Expect:
- Network and share ideas with 100-200+ local founders, mentors, incubators and angels
- Hear our popular "Fixin' Ta Learn Ya™" insight speech packed with actionable startup wisdom (or, one of our world-class speakers lay some entrepreneurship on ya!)
- Discover new resources to support your venture's growth
- Connect with potential investors for seed/pre-seed funding opportunities
- An energizing setting to brainstorm, get feedback and develop relationships & partnerships
Don't go it alone - join our tribe of passionate startup stakeholders dedicated to collaboration and success!
Mark your calendar for the next OrlandoPreneur Startup Happy Hour (3rd Monday of each month) and take your entrepreneurial dreams to new heights by joining our tribe!
RSVP - and SHOW UP - for our next event, and become an OrlandoPreneur, today!
Upcoming events
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OrlandoPreneur™ Lunch 'n Learn Ya™: The Venture Canvas™
Credo Conduit, 1001 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, USTHIS IS A PAID EVENT! You will be sent an Invoice upon receiving your RSVP.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Discover What You're Missing (And How to Fix It)
You've built something great. Your product works. Your customers like it. But your sales are flat, your CAC is too high, and you're leaving money on the table.Or, you're trying to raise capital, maybe even delivering your pitch to investors. But, nobody's biting.
The real problem? You don't fully understand the VALUE you're selling—and neither do your customers, or potential investors.
Most entrepreneurs use the Business Model Canvas. It's popular. It's taught everywhere. But here's what nobody tells you: it doesn't actually help you discover your value. It just forces you to guess.
It's a major contributor to why 95% of startups fail.But what if there was a better way?
In this Lunch 'n Learn event, you'll get a firsthand look at the Venture Canvas™—a proprietary methodology that's helped founders achieve a 60%+ success rate (a 12X improvement over standard approaches), and raise more than $22 million.
You'll discover:
- Why your current "value proposition" is most likely an assumption
- Why customers really buy from you (hint: it's not what you think)
- Why you're having trouble raising capital
- The critical difference between features, benefits, and actual value
- The first steps toward dramatically lowering your CAC
This is your chance to see if the Venture Canvas is the missing piece your startup needs.
Led by Rupert Meghnot, a multi-exit serial entrepreneur who has spent decades studying why startups succeed - and fail - and proving what works.
Plus: Lunch included (and yes, it's delicious!)
When: Friday, July 24th, 11:30a - 1:30p
Where: Credo Conduit (downtown)
Who: Startup founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners ready to level up
Seats: Only 30 seats available!
RSVP NowPricing:
- $49 — OrlandoPreneur Subscribers
- $59 — Meetup Members
- $69 — Non-Members
An invoice will be sent upon RSVP.
Ready for More?
If you're serious about transforming your startup, our Full-Day Venture Canvas Workshop takes you deeper. You'll work through the complete methodology and leave with a fully mapped, tested Venture Canvas—your blueprint for sustainable growth.
Register Now!!6 attendees
Past events
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