BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Founders Network - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://foundersnetwork.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Founders Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Mexico_City BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220403T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221030T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20260313T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20260313T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062628 CREATED:20260210T012005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T031627Z UID:24492-1773399600-1773403200@foundersnetwork.com SUMMARY:fnMexico City Chapter Coffee Connect DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Mexico City for a networking over coffee. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Blend Station \nAddress: Puebla 237\, Roma Nte.\, Cuauhtémoc\, 06700 Ciudad de México\, CDMX \n  \nfnMXC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Max Linares\n\n  \nAbout the Partner: \nCarlos Sanabria is the Partnerships Manager at Designli\, where he helps SaaS founders turn product ideas into clear\, actionable strategies that set the stage for successful development. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have a live product\, he works with you to build solid roadmaps\, streamline development operations\, and get things back on track when needed. He collaborates closely with founder communities\, accelerators\, and go-to-market teams to uncover opportunities where strong product execution can drive real impact. Originally from Venezuela and now based in Mexico City\, he has worked across the US\, UK\, Australia\, and Latin America. He is always happy to connect with founders\, builders\, and teams working on meaningful products. \n  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here. \n  \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here. URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnmexico-city-chapter-coffee-connect/ LOCATION:Blend Station\, 237 Puebla\, Ciudad de México\, CMX\, 06700\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Mexico City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://foundersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/fnMXC-Chapter-Coffee-Connect-Eventbrite-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20221020T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20221020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062628 CREATED:20220923T223720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T230153Z UID:21226-1666285200-1666292400@foundersnetwork.com SUMMARY:How to Run a Business in México with Juan Alberto Morales DESCRIPTION:Morales will be hosting an in-person chapter event for Founders Network where he’ll detail the process of launching a startup in Mexico.\n\n\nIn recent years\, Mexico has made a name for itself as a burgeoning startup hub. According to recent data\, the country broke records last year by obtaining $3.4 billion in private capital in its entrepreneurship ecosystem. And Mexico has also become a popular destination for startups looking to expand. According to research 145 startups chose to expand their operations there last year. \nHowever\, like most countries\, starting and running a startup in Mexico has a unique set of challenges. To gain a better understanding of these challenges and set your startup up for success. Check out our upcoming event with Juan Alberto Morales\, tax director of JA Del Rio. \nMorales is a Bilingual International Public Accountant who specializes in tax consulting\, corporate tax compliance\, automation of tax calculation\, and risk assessment of fiscal function processes. On October 20\, Morales will be hosting an in-person chapter event for Founders Network members where he’ll detail the process of launching a startup in Mexico. \nAt his event\, Morales will also cover: \n\nThe three steps of starting a business in Mexico\nDigital compliance requirements in Mexico\nHow to manage day-to-day compliance requirements\nThe importance of finance compliance for sustained growth\nHow failing to meet tax compliance requirements can cause startups to fail\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nJuan Alberto is a Bilingual International Public Accountant from the Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior. He has more than twelve years of experience in calculating and determining Mexican federal taxes\, automation\, the valuation and redesign of processes of the fiscal function of companies\, and the automation of the calculation of Income Tax and Value Added Tax. Additionally\, Juan Alberto has significant experience in tax management in the consumer\, pharmaceutical\, technology\, and commercial aviation sectors and has more than ten years of work experience in Big4 firms. \n  \nChapter Partner: \nJA Del Rio. We are a diverse\, multilingual team\, expert in auditing\, accounting\, advisory\, finance\, tax\, and labor services. We have offices in Guadalajara\, Mexico City\, Monterrey\, León\, Tijuana and Bogotá\, and clients on five continents. We perform a custom-made accompaniment with a close and personal approach. We have the professional training\, a love for numbers\, vocation of service\, and a moral code endorsed both by international certifications\, and the loyalty of our clients. \nVenue: Near Roma Nte. Register to find out where. \nfnMexico City Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Eric Cardeña\nMembership Chair: Rafael Jimenez\nGrowth Chair: Max Linares\nEcosystem Advisor: Julian Balderas\n\nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here. URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/how-to-run-a-business-in-mexico-with-juan-alberto-morales/ LOCATION:Near Roma Nte.\, Near Roma Nte\, CDMX\, CMX\, 06600\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Mexico City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foundersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/c16dcd73b172a29f6fd8cbf6324e41ee-qbIgdC.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20220714T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20220714T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062628 CREATED:20220623T101204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T101320Z UID:20883-1657821600-1657828800@foundersnetwork.com SUMMARY:fnMexico City Chapter Summer Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Mexico City for a Summer Happy Hour!\n\n\nJoin us for fnMexico City Chapter Summer Happy Hour! \nAlong with some networking\, bites and drinks\, you’ll also get the opportunity to hear from a few selected chapter members. These members will provide insights from their founder journey and how to get the most out of your Founders Network membership. \nVenue: Roma Nte. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nfnMexico City Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Eric Cardeña\nMembership Chair: Rafael Jimenez\nGrowth Chair: Max Linares\nEcosystem Advisor: Julian Balderas\n\n\n\nJoin us!\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest and request an invite to see if you qualify for membership. \nComplimentary Ticket: \nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here. URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/fnmexico-city-chapter-summer-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Roma Nte.\, Roma Nte.\, Ciudad de México\, CMX\, CDMX\, Mexico CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Mexico City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foundersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/f411823285501e61ea70460f697d105b-3J8ebr.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220629T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T062628 CREATED:20220621T124424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T124650Z UID:20867-1656520200-1656523800@foundersnetwork.com SUMMARY:Executing a Flip Transaction with Alfredo Palacios DESCRIPTION:Alfredo Palacios will host a webinar where he’ll discuss the importance of planning and structuring a flip transaction.\n\n\nEvery year\, dozens of startup founders around the world choose to relocate their company to a new country. According to one report\, the most common reason startup founders move is because they are seeking investment opportunities\, early customers\, a larger market\, or access to a startup accelerator. However\, relocating a startup is far from simple. \nAccording to Alfredo Palacios\, a tax partner at JA Del Río\, an accounting firm focused on helping companies do business in Latin America\, moving a business to a new country can be challenging due to the complexity of flip transactions. \nOn June 29\, Palacios will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he’ll discuss the importance of planning and structuring a flip transaction. He’ll also explain how unreasonable calculations\, unrealistic valuations\, and missing or incorrect information can generate a significant tax risk for shareholders. \nThe webinar will also cover: \n\nTransfer pricing\nHow long it takes to execute a flip\nTax determinations to consider\nHow to avoid tax penalties\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nAlfredo Palacios \nAlfredo graduated in Public Accounting from the Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Guzmán. He has a master’s degree in Tax from the Instituto de Especialización para Ejecutivos\, a diploma in International Taxation from the ITAM-Duke University\, a diploma in International and European Taxation from the University of Maastricht\, and a master’s degree in Global Tax Management and Compliance from the Faculdade Brasileira de Tributação. \nHe joined JA Del Río in 2009\, specializing in international taxation\, providing advice to multinational companies operating in Mexico and Mexican companies operating abroad. His practice also includes tax aspects in mergers and acquisitions\, spin-offs\, and liquidations in Mexico. \nAlfredo has built solid teams\, supporting the growth and development of his people. He is always looking for closeness with our clients\, certain that his team is his best support. \nHe is currently the partner in charge of the Guadalajara office. \n  \nAbout JA Del Rio: \nWe are a diverse\, multilingual team\, expert in auditing\, accounting\, advisory\, finance\, tax\, and labor services. We have offices in Guadalajara\, Mexico City\, Monterrey\, León\, Tijuana and Bogotá\, and clients on five continents. We perform a custom-made accompaniment with a close and personal approach. We have the professional training\, a love for numbers\, vocation of service\, and a moral code endorsed both by international certifications\, and the loyalty of our clients. \nIn order to remain at the forefront and provide outstanding service to our clients we have different certifications such as: \n• ISAE 3402 Assurance Commitment \n• ISO 27001 (Information Security) \n• ISO 37001 anti-bribery management \n• ISO 19600 Compliance management \n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! During COVID\, we’re making our events available to tech founders everywhere. Enjoy a complimentary ticket to come learn from fellow tech founders\, partners and investors. Already used your complimentary guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.  \nAbout Founders Network: \nFounded in 2011\, Founders Network offers lifelong peer mentorship to over 600 tech startup founders globally. Our platform\, programs and high-touch service facilitate authentic experience sharing\, warm introductions and long-term professional relationships. Additional benefits include over $500k in startup discounts and promotion to 2\,000 newsletter readers. Members are located in San Francisco\, New York City\, Los Angeles\, Vancouver\, Toronto\, London and other tech hubs. Each month our Membership Committee admits a new cohort of full-time tech founders who are nominated by an existing member. Learn more about us here \nConfidentiality Policy \nAll information shared within Founders Network is strictly confidential. We are built on a foundation of trust\, and the community takes confidentiality seriously. Investors\, members\, and staff all share experiences and opinions off the record. In this roundtable forum\, we continue to model our fnValues of Reciprocity\, Humility\, Authenticity and Inclusivity. Read more about our Privacy Policy here. URL:https://foundersnetwork.com/function/executing-a-flip-transaction-with-alfredo-palacios/ LOCATION:CMX CATEGORIES:Mexico City ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://foundersnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/e1bbd5a29198533578f261551a8ae559-hEKgPf.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR