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SUMMARY:fnNYC Founder Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in New York City for a Founder Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Brass Monkey\, NYC \nCash Bar! \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnnyc-founder-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Brass Monkey\, 55 Little West 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:fnHike with Los Angeles Chapter – O’Melveny Park
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCome join the fnLA Chapter leaders and other founders on a Sunday morning hike! Everyone is invited! \nMeeting point: \nParking lot – https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RTgt6BkKkn12XkA7 \nTime: 10:00am – 2:00pm PT  \n10:00-10:30 — Meet at the meeting point. We will depart no later than 10:30 \n10:30-02:00 — Hiking\, breathing\,enjoying the views and talking to fellow founders \nThis is a moderate level hike approximately 3.2 miles long and 925 ft elevation gain in O’Melveny Park. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. \nSee photos and reviews:  \nhttps://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/california/omelveny-park-trail-and-bee-canyon-loop \nHope to see you there!!! \nWhat to wear: comfortable clothing\, sport casual\, hiking boots or closed toed sports shoes required\, a hat\, sunscreen\, a backpack will make your hike comfortable. \nWhat to bring with: Water\, a blanket\, a light snack to share [nuts\, fruits\, sandwiches\, etc.]\n  \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team\n\nCo-Chapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nCo-Chapter Director: Ekaterina Afanasyeva\n\n\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnhike-with-los-angeles-chapter-4/
LOCATION:Los Angeles\, 17300 O’Melveny Park\, Granada Hills\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 91344\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:fnBike Ride
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCome join other founders on a Friday morning ride! Everyone is invited! \nYou’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow startup founders\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nJuly ’23 Cohort Anna Lindstrom will meet us in Ornot at 9:30am PT. We will ride a few hours loop over the GG\, up Hawk Hill and loop in Marin Headlands. Bring a working bike\, helmet\, some enjoyment of suffering to climb Hawk Hill and adventure spirit. \n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnbike-ride/
LOCATION:Ornot Bike\, 55 Clement Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,San Francisco
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SUMMARY:fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Washington DC for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \n  \nfnDC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Tony Ma\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fndc-chapter-spring-happy-hour-3/
LOCATION:BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse\, 8027 Leesburg Pike\, #STE 100\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,DC
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain: Insiders Guide to Investors
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nTired of the “spray and pray” approach to startup fundraising? \nJoin us on April 24 for an evening designed to pull back the curtain and provide a rare glimpse into the minds of angel investors and VCs. Hear directly from a panel of investors as they share the pressures and motivations that drive their investment decisions. This event\, hosted by Founders Network’s fnNYC Chapter\, will give startup founders actionable intelligence on finding the right capital at the right time. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \nInvestor Perspectives: Gain insider knowledge on how angels and VCs evaluate potential investments. Understand the key differences in their timelines\, risk tolerance\, and return expectations. \nActionable Insights: Discover practical takeaways to refine your fundraising strategy. Learn how to target the right investors for your venture and craft a more compelling pitch. \nQ&A: Get answers to your individual questions. Gain valuable insights that will empower you to build stronger relationships with potential investors. \nFollowing the panel discussion\, founders will have the opportunity to mingle with investors during cocktail hour. \n  \nAbout the Speakers:\nKelley Mak \nKelley Mak is a General Partner at Work-Bench\, where he focuses on investments in areas including security\, cloud and developer tools.Prior to Work-Bench\, Kelley covered the security market as an industry analyst at Forrester Research. Kelley also leads corporate engagement at Work-Bench\, where he is the key point for the firm’s relationship with forward-thinking technology executives across the Fortune 1000 and web-scale organizations. He works closely with these leaders on enterprise technology trends transforming data and analytics\, infrastructure\, security\, and the future of work. Kelley is a graduate of Boston College with a B.S. in Physics and Philosophy. \nEric Berry \nFor approximately 11 years\, Eric Berry served as the CEO and co-founder of TripleLift. Throughout this time\, TripleLift consistently achieved profitability with a remarkable growth rate\, boasting a “rule of” 70+ metric. The company’s success was further underscored by its recognition on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for an impressive six consecutive years\, spanning from 2017 to 2022. \nAfter close to a decade of leadership\, during which he operated with less than $17 million in invested capital\, Eric Berry successfully sold TripleLift to Vista Equity Partners for just under $1.5 billion. This deal marked one of the most significant cash returns in the history of the New York tech scene. \nIn addition to this achievement\, Eric Berry orchestrated the acquisition of the Swiss company 1plusX for $150 million\, playing a pivotal role in the negotiation process and facilitating the seamless integration of the company on a global scale. \nHis entrepreneurial prowess has been recognized on various fronts\, including an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2019\, alongside multiple prestigious “40 under 40” awards. \nEric Berry’s educational background includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science from MIT\, as well as a J.D. from NYU School of Law. Prior to his tenure at TripleLift\, he gained valuable experience as an M&A attorney at a prominent PE-focused law firm\, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. \nMitchell Harounian \nMitchell Harounian is an accomplished investor with a portfolio spanning over 12 companies across various sectors. Currently serving as a board member at Genetica Technology\, Mitchell brings extensive experience in strategic leadership and business development. Concurrently\, Mitchell is an associate at TR Ventures and is completing a rigorous VC and PE program at Columbia Business School\, further honing expertise in investment strategies and entrepreneurial ventures. \n\n\n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/behind-the-curtain-insiders-guide-to-investors/
LOCATION:First Citizens Bank\, First Citizens Bank 13th Floor 11 W 42nd St.\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:To Raise or Not to Raise? 2024 Fundraising Learn & Mingle
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us for an engaging evening of insights and networking brought to you by Founders Network SV and Nordic Innovation House. \n📅 Date: April 17th \n⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM PT \nLocation: Nordic Innovation House\, 470 Ramona St\, Palo Alto\, CA 94301 \nAgenda: \n5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking\, Drinks\, and Hors d’oeuvres \n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel Discussion: To Raise or Not to Raise? 2024 Fundraising Landscape \nFeaturing: \n\nAlita Carbone\, Investor\, Impact Science Ventures\nNishant Singh\, Investor\, Playground Global\nLeonardo Rocchetti\, Investor\, Plug and Play Tech Center\nBrian Wei\, Associate\, BMW i Ventures\nLior Klisman\, Founder of Sentant\nSophie Alcorn\, Founder of Alcorn\n\n8:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Networking Mingle \nCome mingle with industry experts\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, and like-minded individuals in the startup ecosystem. Whether you’re considering fundraising or navigating the investment landscape\, this event promises valuable insights and connections. \nRSVP Now to Secure Your Spot! \nAbout the Speakers: \n\nAlita Carbone invests in\, builds\, and operates high-impact early-stage climate and sustainable technology companies rooted in innovative science. She is an Investor at Impact Science Ventures and serves as Senior Director of Corporate Development & Strategy at Claros Technologies\, an early-stage deep-tech start-up spun out from the University of Minnesota harnessing green chemistry and advanced materials science to solve our global PFAS pollution water crises.  Growing up in a diverse family\, Alita is dedicated to using finance and responsible investment to reimagine businesses and economies that are regenerative\, sustainable\, and inclusive.\nNishant Singh is a Venture Investor at Playground Global\, a venture firm that partners with entrepreneurs working at the intersection of atoms\, bits\, and AI.  While at Playground and Bain\, he has supported cutting-edge startups and Fortune 500 companies across finance\, technology\, logistics and other pivotal sectors. His focus is translating the latest developments in emerging technologies (ex. AI/ML) to the tangible applications that resonate with customers. Playground Global is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs who have developed breakthroughs in frontier technologies that will transform existing industries and create entirely new verticals across deep tech and science\, including automation\, infrastructure\, engineered biology\, and decarbonization — all underpinned by the next generation of compute.\nLeonardo Rocchetti is an Early Stage Investor at Plug and Play Ventures\, the ultimate innovation platform. Their mission is to build the world’s leading innovation platform and make innovation open to anyone\, anywhere. They do this by connecting entrepreneurs\, corporations\, and investors worldwide. Over the past 15 years\, they have brought together 35\,000+ startups\, 500+ world-leading corporations\, and hundreds of venture capital firms\, universities\, and government agencies across 20+ industries. They are active in 50+ locations globally\, including the U.S.\, China\, France\, Germany\, South Africa\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, Brazil\, and more.\nBrian Wei is an Associate at BMW i Ventures\, a venture capital fund that invests in early to growth-stage companies defining the future of automotive\, sustainability\, manufacturing\, and supply chain. He focuses on supporting entrepreneurs who innovate across B2B application and infrastructure software\, industrial automation\, and sustainability. Prior to BMW i Ventures\, Brian was a strategy consultant at KPMG Strategy where he provided growth strategy and M&A due diligence for clients across cloud computing\, fintech\, and telecommunications. He received his bachelor’s degree from Harvard with a concentration in statistics.\nLior Klisman is a serial entrepreneur\, seasoned business operator\, and early-stage startup advisor. His recent accomplishment includes leading his bootstrapped IT\, security\, and compliance firm\, Sentant\, to a successful acquisition. Collaborating with numerous companies and organizations\, including government bodies\, financial institutions\, regulatory agencies\, Fortune 500 companies\, and startups of all sizes\, Lior has gained a unique “behind the scenes” understanding of the entire startup ecosystem. Notable companies like Airtable\, Webflow\, DocSend\, and VC firms such as Andreessen Horowitz and NFX have been part of his portfolio.\nSophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law\, supporting top global founders to live and work legally in the United States and build their startups.  The bestselling author of Ask Sophie™: the Founder’s Guide to Visas and Green Cards\, and host of the Sophie Alcorn Podcast\, Sophie is also a startup advisor and a Certified Specialist in Immigration and Nationality Law by the State Bar of California\, Board of Legal Specialization.\n\nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/to-raise-or-not-to-raise-2024-fundraising-learn-mingle/
LOCATION:470 Ramona St\, 470 Ramona Street\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Silicon Valley
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SUMMARY:fnHike with Los Angeles Chapter – Trail Canyon Falls
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCome join the fnLA Chapter leaders and other founders on a Sunday morning hike! Everyone is invited! \nMeeting point: \nParking lot – https://maps.app.goo.gl/FMna1KruWdQJZYZd9 \nTime: 10:00am – 2:00pm PT \n10:00-10:30 — Gathering at the meeting point \n10:30-02:00 — Hiking\, breathing\,enjoying the views and talking to fellow founders \n  \nThis is a moderate level hike approximately 5 miles long and 1000 ft elevation gain in Angeles National Forest. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome. \nSee photos and reviews https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GJ4WYndXRrkR8jg6 \nHope to see you there!!! \nDress well: Sport casual. Hiking boots or closed toed sports shoes required! A backpack will make your hike comfi. \nSnack & beverages: Take with you light snacks and water. \n  \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team\n\nCo-Chapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nCo-Chapter Director: Ekaterina Afanasyeva\n\n\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnhike-with-los-angeles-chapter-2/
LOCATION:Trail Canyon Trail Parking\, Big Tujunga Canyon Road\, Shadow Hills\, CA\, 91040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240407T140000
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SUMMARY:fnHike with Los Angeles Chapter – Fryman Canyon Park
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCome join the fnLA Chapter leaders and other founders on a Sunday morning hike! Everyone is invited! \nMeeting point: \nParking lot- https://maps.app.goo.gl/A2NQEVmpACnws5rg6 \nTime: 10:00am – 2:00pm PT \n10:00-10:30 — Gather at the meeting point \n10:30-02:00 — Hiking\, breathing\,enjoying the views and talking to fellow founders \n  \nThis is a moderate level hike approximately 4 miles long and 500 ft elevation gain in Fryman Canyon Park. Well-behaved leashed doggies are welcome. \nSee photos and reviews https://maps.app.goo.gl/9GJ4WYndXRrkR8jg6 \nHope to see you there!!! \nDress well: Sport casual. Hiking boots or closed toed sports shoes required! A backpack will make your hike comfi. \nSnack & beverages: Take with you light snacks and water. \n  \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team\n\nCo-Chapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nCo-Chapter Director: Ekaterina Afanasyeva\n\n\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnhike-with-los-angeles-chapter/
LOCATION:8401 Mulholland Dr\, 8401 Mulholland Drive\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240318T092114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T092406Z
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SUMMARY:Axe Throwing with fnSilicon Valley Chapter
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin colleagues\, friends\, and new connections for a one-of-a-kind experience\, indoor axe throwing with the fnSilicon Valley Chapter in San Jose!  \nAfter a safety briefing and instruction from an Axe Expert\, attendees can socialize\, throw axes\, and participate in friendly team competitions. \nSnacks will be provided! \nPlease note\, closed shoes are required. \nNOTE: Please sign the Participation Agreement and Waiver. \n  \nfnSilicon Valley Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Sophie Alcorn\nMembership/Growth Chair: Pruthav Joshi\nMembership/Growth Chair: Johanna Behm\nEvent Planning Committee: Anna Lindstrom\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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/axe-throwing-with-fnsilicon-valley-chapter/
LOCATION:Axe-Men Axe Throwing San Jose\, 14 South Second Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Silicon Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240229T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T205947Z
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SUMMARY:fnSan Francisco Chapter Kickoff
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin us for the fnSF Chapter Kickoff event on Feb. 29. This is your chance to connect with like-minded founders\, gain insights from seasoned veterans\, and shape the future of the San Francisco startup community. \nHear inspiring stories from successful members and share your own ideas to shape the chapter’s future. Connect with peers in your industry to discuss challenges\, celebrate successes\, and explore collaborations. Leave equipped with valuable connections\, actionable strategies\, and a renewed sense of purpose on your startup journey. \nAgenda: \n\nNetworking\nIcebreaker\nOpening remarks\nMember Stories\nIdeate: What do you want to see from FN?\nSector Groups: Meet founders in your industry\n\n  \nfnSF Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: David Ordal\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ethan Purzane\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ryan Buckley\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnsan-francisco-chapter-kickoff/
LOCATION:JLL San Francisco\, 1 Front Street\, #2100\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,San Francisco
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240205T231848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T232011Z
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SUMMARY:fnAustin Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us and meet members of our local chapter and we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year.\n\n\nRing in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether you are raising a funding round\, growing your business network\, or developing a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet members of your local chapter and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Kevin Bradt\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnaustin-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (Austin)\, 900 South Capital of Texas Highway\, Las Cimas IV\, Fifth Floor\, Austin\, TX\, 78746-5546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240118T210304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T210619Z
UID:23022-1707413400-1707424200@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Join us and meet members of our local chapter and we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year.\n\n\nRing in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether your new year’s resolution is to raise a funding round\, grow your business network\, or develop a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet members of your local chapter and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Prateek Mathur\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnchicago-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Moe’s Cantina – River North\, 155 West Kinzie Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240206T185613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T190423Z
UID:23074-1707413400-1707422400@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnSeattle Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nRing in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether your new year’s resolution is to raise a funding round\, grow your business network\, or develop a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet members of your local chapter and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnSeattle Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: David Plonsky\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dena Neek\nMembership/Growth Chair: Gayathri Venkataraman\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnseattle-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:Tavern Hall\, 505 Bellevue Square\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Seattle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240123T184919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T220953Z
UID:23033-1707413400-1707422400@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnLA Chapter Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \nWhether your new year’s resolution is to raise a funding round\, grow your business network\, or develop a new growth strategy\, Founders Network is here to help you achieve your goals in 2024. \nKickoff the new year with your local chapter where you’ll get a sneak peak at what’s to come in the year ahead. \n2023 was an incredible year at Founders Network thanks to members like you. We hosted 150+ events and grew to more than 600 members in 25 chapters around the globe. \nIn 2024\, we’re excited to offer our members even more with custom-tailored programming designed with your learning objectives in mind. \nAt your local chapter kick-off event\, we’ll provide insights on how you can get the most out of your membership this year. You’ll also have the opportunity to network with other startup founders in your city and learn more about open chapter leadership roles so you can get more involved in 2024. \nAgenda: \n\nChapter overview\nTwo minute introductions\n2024 event calendar\nMaking the most of your membership\n\n  \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team\n\nCo-Chapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nCo-Chapter Director: Ekaterina Afanasyeva\n\n\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnla-chapter-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:The Garage on Motor Ave\, 3387 Motor Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20240118T210825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T203256Z
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Kick Off Event “Future Unleashed”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fnNYC Chapter Kick-Off Event: “Future Unleashed\,” where we’ll explore emerging markets\, business models\, and consumer behavior trends. Get ready for an evening filled with networking\, insightful discussions\, and a glimpse into the future. \nIn an engaging panel discussion\, founders will hear from Piyush Tantia\, chief innovation officer and board member at ideas42\, the oldest and largest nonprofit focused on applying behavioral economics and psychology\, and Kip Meyer\, managing director\, Custom Partnerships in the US for IESE Business School. The discussion will also feature young adults sharing their take on emerging markets like AI and climate change. \n5:30 – 6:00: Networking \n6:00 – 6:15: Intros \n6:15 – 7:00: Panel Discussion \n7:00 – 7:20: Roundtable Discussion \n7:20 – 7:30: Roundtable Reports \n7:30 – 8:00: Networking \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nMembership/Growth Chair: Dave Renz\nMembership/Growth Chair: Ford Seeman\n\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nPiyush Tantia is Chief Innovation Officer and board member at ideas42\, the oldest and largest nonprofit focused on applying Behavioral Economics and Psychology to invent fresh solutions to tough social problems. As ideas42’s founding Executive Director until 2018\, he built the organization starting from a small research initiative at Harvard University to an independent non-profit that runs 80 – 100 innovation projects across 30 countries. Since joining ideas42 in 2009 he has worked closely with leading academics from Harvard\, MIT and Princeton to design and implement solutions in various areas including charitable giving\, household finance\, education\, international development\, poverty\, criminal justice and healthcare. \nPrior to joining ideas42\, Piyush was a Partner at the leading strategy consulting firm\, Oliver Wyman. Piyush serves on the advisory board for the Master of Behavioral and Decision Science program at Penn\, has been a visiting lecturer at the Princeton Woodrow Wilson School\, and frequently lectures at Harvard and Wharton. Piyush has served on the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Council on Behavior and various boards. Most recently\, Piyush was selected to be a 2021-22 Causal Inference Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. \nHe holds an MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government\, a B.S.Econ from the Wharton School and a B.S.E. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. \n\n  \nKip Meyer is managing director\, Custom Partnerships in the US for IESE Business School.  IESE’s MBA is ranked #3 in the world by the Financial Times and #2 for Executive Education. IESE’s main campus is in Barcelona\, Spain. \nKip has been with IESE for 13 years designing and delivering leadership and management programs to organizations that include: United Nations\, Oracle\, Merck\, Chubb\, Liberty Mutual\, Harman International\, European Broadcasting Union\, Terumo\, and more.  Prior to joining IESE\, Kip spent 14 years at Time Warner in a variety of sales and marketing roles. \nKip has an MBA from Duke University and an AB from Harvard University.  Kip is also an executive coach.\nHere are two short articles sharing the kind or research and support that is offered to founders by  IESE Business School:  \nhttps://www.iese.edu/stories/eu-commission-entrepreneurship/ \nhttps://www.iese.edu/stories/iese-launches-founders-radar-with-crunchbase/ \n \nSkander Sabbagh\, passionate about sustainability\, marketing\, and problem-solving\, Skander thrives on connecting the dots: whether it’s merging ideas from different disciplines\, collaborating with diverse teams\, or applying solutions across various industries.\n \nSkander’s journey is underpinned by a technical background in engineering\, coupled with a deep understanding of sustainability and digital marketing developed during his master’s degree. This unique blend equips him with the tools to innovate and drive change. His true passion lies in using data-driven insights to solve complex business challenges and effectively communicate these solutions to non-technical stakeholders. He possesses the versatility to navigate across industry verticals\, consistently delivering high-performing solutions that make a tangible impact. His professional experience was shaped by his time working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Kyndryl\, an IBM spinoff\, in Paris.\n \nSkander is now continuing his journey as a Sustainability and Marketing Liaison at TygaSmart\, a company focusing on leveraging AI to revolutionize the furniture industry and reduce its carbon footprint.\n\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnnyc-chapter-kick-off-event-future-unleashed/
LOCATION:WeWork Office Space & Coworking\, 450 Park Avenue South\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20230915T224017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T224119Z
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SUMMARY:fnLA Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fnLA Chapter Summer Happy Hour and get the opportunity to learn and connect with chapter leaders and members.\n\n\nJoin us for fnLA 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. \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team \n\n\n\nChapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\n\n\n\n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/fnla-chapter-happy-hour/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230525T114500
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SUMMARY:Beyond ChatGPT: How to Accelerate Startup Growth with GPT-4
DESCRIPTION:In a webinar sponsored by fnLA Chapter\, Adrian Garcia will share his tips for using GPT 4 to increase your productivity as a founder. \n\n\nAs a startup founder\, you know that success often hinges on finding innovative solutions to complex problems. And while you’ve likely heard about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential for revolutionizing various industries\, you might be wondering how you can leverage this technology to accelerate startup growth.  \nTech startup founders are increasingly turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline their operations\, with more and more use cases emerging everyday. But it’s the newest version\, GPT-4\, that has startup founders buzzing with excitement. \n“AI alone could not have landed humans on the moon\,” says Adrian Garcia\, a 10x founder who has been watching advancements in AI. “It took people who understood how to manipulate physics and the world around them to break boundaries and achieve things no one thought possible. This is a quintessentially human experience and I believe AI won’t be able to replicate it until it gains sentience. \n“However\, with GPT-4\, we have a groundbreaking tool at our disposal that can magnify our capabilities as founders exponentially.” \nGarcia is an engineering Ph.D.\, inventor\, founder and CEO of FynCom\, a digital marketing solution. In a webinar for Founders Network\, sponsored by the fnLA Chapter\, on May 25\, he’ll share his tips for using GPT 4 to increase your productivity as a founder. \n“I was initially both skeptical and bored by AI until I discovered ChatGPT’s latest tool: GPT-4\,” Garcia says. “It’s turned me into a 10x founder.” \nAdrian’s workshop will cover: \n\nWorking examples of how Adrian has used GPT-4 to become a 10x founder\nHow to operate GPT-4 on your laptops/phone/desktop etc.\nHow to set yourself up for success with productivity management tools\nHow to setup and run AutoGPT and “smart agents”\n\n  \nAbout the speaker: \nAdrian Garcia is a technical founder. He builds software products/features everyday\, using ChatGPT as his “software engineer” friend. \n  \nComplimentary Ticket:\nAre you a full-time tech founder? Be our guest! 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. \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 \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/beyond-chatgpt-how-to-accelerate-startup-growth-with-gpt-4/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230508T100000
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SUMMARY:fnVancouver Chapter Coffee Connect
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow startup founders in Vancouver for an intimate gathering over coffee!\n\n\nJoin your fellow startup founders for an intimate gathering over coffee! \nAt this event\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded founders in Vancouver\, share insights and resources\, build relationships\, exchange ideas\, and offer support. \nThis is a chance for founders to connect over the challenges and triumphs of building a startup. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to network and learn from your peers. See you there! \nVenue: Near Vancouver Art Gallery \nfnVancouver Chapter Leadership Team: \n\nChapter Director: Hamid Omid\n\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. \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 \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/fnvancouver-chapter-coffee-connect/
LOCATION:Near Vancouver Art Gallery\, NA\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T200101Z
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join FN members in Chicago and connect with your fellow startup founders\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: River North \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\n\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\n\n\n\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. \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 \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/fnchicago-chapter-spring-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:River North\, NA\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T193000
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SUMMARY:fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join FN members in DC and connect with your fellow startup founders\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Washington\, DC for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Near Leesburg Pike Service Road \nfnDC Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Tony Ma\n\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. \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 \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/fndc-chapter-spring-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Leesburg Pike Service Road\, NA\, Vienna\, VA\, 22182\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T193000
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CREATED:20230313T065145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T154535Z
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SUMMARY:fnSeattle Chapter Spring Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join FN members in Seattle and connect with your fellow startup founders\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones.\n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Seattle for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: South Lake Union District \nSpecial Guest \nAnil Bansal \nCurrently at Amazon (AWS) working as Head of Operations and PMO for Startups. We help 100000s of Startups develop their products on AWS and be successful in their businesses. My team is responsible for 1/ qualifying and onboarding Startups on AWS\, ensuring they have access to financial/technical benefits exclusively offered to Startups\, 2/ driving business planning cycles\, weekly/monthly business reviews\, analytics\, insights\, OKRs\, budgets\, resource planning\, and 3/ driving many strategic and operational initiatives ensuring healthy business outcome. \nPrior to Amazon\, I was at Ericsson for more than 19 years and worked in many leadership positions involving responsibilities of managing large teams and owning an accountable PMO through which 100s of mUSD business is delivered. I was responsible for PMO\, Governance\, Resources\, Financials\, Metrics\, Business performance\, executive reporting\, and business operations for a very portfolio of programs of 100s of mUSD involving 1000+ resources. \n  \nChapter Partner \nMichael Avent is a partner in Perkins Coie LLP’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice group\, is available for legal office hours. \nMike’s practice focuses on the representation of venture-backed technology companies and the venture capital funds that invest in them. He is experienced in a number of areas relevant to founders\, including entity formation and incorporation\, financing transactions (from pre-seed to pre-IPO)\, mergers and acquisitions\, employee equity matters and related executive compensation matters. \n  \nfnSeattle Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Matias Troccoli\nGrowth/Membership Chair: Dena Neek\nEcosystem Advisor: Josh Carter\n\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. \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 \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/fnseattle-chapter-spring-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:NA\, NA\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Seattle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221103T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T223322Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis Happy Hour with Bala Guntipalli
DESCRIPTION:Meet other FN members in the Minneapolis area for a happy hour at the home of Lifetime Member Bala Guntipalli.\n\n\nJoin other FN members in Minneapolis for a happy hour at the home of Lifetime Member Bala Guntipalli. \nConnect with startup founders in your area\, celebrate recents wins\, and brainstorm solutions to the challenges you’re facing. \nAddress: 17754 64th Ave N\, Maple Grove\, MN 55311\, USA \n  \nAbout Bala Guntipalli \nBala Guntipalli is the President & CTO of nonprofit management software company Affnetz. He has a wide variety of experience both in business\, member-based associations and nonprofits. With hundreds of successful projects to his credit\, Bala’s business background includes positions at IBM Corporation\, COX Enterprises\, Global Healthcare Rehabilitation and CUNA Mutual Group.He also provided management consulting for many small to medium-sized businesses. \nGuntipalli has wide exposure in board and advisory roles for several nonprofits\, He served as President of the Plymouth\, Minnesota chapter of Rotary International. \nOther nonprofit and member-based associations for which he volunteered or served in leadership positions were Rising Star OutReach\, Toastmasters International\, Business Network International (BNI)\, The Blake School\, The Children’s Workshop Montessori\, Ronald McDonald House Charities (Upper Midwest) and many others. \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. \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 \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/minneapolis-happy-hour-with-bala-guntipalli/
LOCATION:17754 64th Ave N\, Maple Grove\, MN 55311\, USA
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20221015T235612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T085827Z
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SUMMARY:How to NOT suck at pitching your startup with Rajiv Nathan
DESCRIPTION:On October 21\, Nathan will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to craft a winning pitch.\n\n\nRajiv Nathan wants to help you create a game-changing elevator pitch.  \nWhen it comes to pitching to potential investors\, too many investors rely on big numbers or too many buzzwords\, Nathan says. Instead\, they need to explain the benefit of their product to a single customer. \nNathan has developed a formula for coaching founders through the process of pitching. Since 2016\, he has reached thousands of founders across all industries through his company Startup Hypeman. In 2019\, Nathan launched a pitch competition for underrepresented founders and social impact startups. Two percent of Startup Hypeman’s revenue is allocated into a pitch fund as a prize for pitch winners. \nOn October 21\, Nathan will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to craft a winning pitch. \n  \nAbout the speaker: \nKnown as the Heavyweight Champion of Story\, Rajiv ‘RajNATION’ Nathan is Founder & Chief Pitch Artist of Startup Hypeman\, helping startups NOT suck at telling their story so they stand out to their audience\, stand apart from competitors\, and break through in their category. He was named an “Agent of Change” by Huffington Post\, has given a TED Talk\, and been featured in Inc\, Forbes\, and more. He’s also a hip hop artist\, yoga instructor\, and professional MMA ring announcer. \nTalk to him about Hamilton\, WWE\, or Seinfeld and you’ll have a friend for life. \n  \nAbout Startup Hypeman: \nStartup Hypeman helps startups NOT suck at telling their story so they stand out to their audience and stand apart from competitors. Founders and CEOs at startups of all stages collaborate with us to convert their Vision into pitches for capital raises\, customer acquisition\, and category creation where their audience doesn’t acknowledge them as the best\, they acknowledge them as the ONLY. \nLearn more at www.startuphypeman.com and check out Startup Hypeman: The Podcast on all streaming platforms. \nWebsite: www.startuphypeman.com \nLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/rajivnathan \nInstagram: @startuphypeman | @RajNATION \nTwitter: @startuphypeman | @RajNATION \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. \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 \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-not-suck-at-pitching-your-startup-with-rajiv-nathan/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20221020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20221020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20220923T223720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T230153Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072909
CREATED:20221004T172943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T173200Z
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SUMMARY:From Idea to Scale: DC Founders Share Stories from the Field
DESCRIPTION:Hear from two of Founders Network’s fnDC Chapter leaders on how they overcame obstacles to build companies positioned to scale.\n\n\nBuilding tech companies from the ground up is not for the faint of heart\, especially in a challenging market. \nTune in to our event on October 20\, where you’ll hear from two of Founders Network’s fnDC Chapter leaders on how they overcame obstacles to build companies positioned to scale. \nMembership Chair\, Tony Ma\, will share how he secured over $15M in non-dilutive funding\, including a recent $4.3M in 2022 to build his business while Chapter Director Anil Karmel will share the story of how his startup built a platform leveraging the lean startup approach\, and secured $20 million in capital in under six months to position it to hyperscale. \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nAnil Karmel is the Co-Founder and CEO of RegScale\, which delivers freedom from (digital) paper by helping organizations shift both security and compliance left via RegScale’s continuous compliance automation platform. Formerly\, Anil served as the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Deputy Chief Technology Officer. \nKarmel has been in the IT Industry for over twenty years\, working with Fortune 500 companies and governments at the intersection of cloud\, cyber security\, and compliance. He and his team garnered industry and government accolades\, including the SANS National Cyber Security Innovators Award for Cloud Security\, InformationWeek 500 Top Government IT Innovators\, ACT/IAC Excellence.gov Award and the DOE Secretary’s Achievement Award. \nTony Ma is the Co-Founder of Benten Technologies\, a social impact company. The company’s core values are to Do Right\, Do Agile\, and Do Research and Development to deliver Better Innovation\, Better Outcomes\, and a Better World. \nFor the past 10 years\, he has served as Principal Investigator on multiple research projects to address issues in the area of health and safety at multiple federal and non-profit organizations. His team has been able to secure over $13M in funding for work to address issues and disparities in areas such as maternal/child health\, aging\, obesity\, HIV/STI\, substance abuse\, and opioid use. \n  \nfnDC Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Anil Karmel\nMembership Chair: Tony Ma\n\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. \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 \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/from-idea-to-scale-dc-founders-share-stories-from-the-field/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T200000
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SUMMARY:How to Raise Capital - Advice from Exited Founders & Early Stage VCs
DESCRIPTION:A select number of attendees will be able to submit pitch decks for feedback from the panelists.\n\n\nHeadline after headline reports that venture capital investment in tech startups is declining. According to a recent report\, VC-backed companies in the U.S. raised $58 billion in Q2 2022\, a 23 percent decline from $77 billion in Q1 2022. \nIn light of the decline\, startup founders need to be more strategic than ever when raising capital. This means developing a better understanding of what investors are looking for\, and ensuring you leave a lasting impression when you ultimately secure a meeting. \nAt an fnChicago Chapter event on October 5\, Founders Network members will have the opportunity to learn from both startup founders and VCs about strategies for raising capital. The event will feature a panel discussion and a select number of attendees will be able to submit pitch decks for feedback from the panelists. \nAbout the Panel \nJason Jacobsohn \nFor 20+ years\, Jason has been an advocate for entrepreneurs by connecting them to growth resources such as investors\, advisors\, and strategic partners. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Propellant Ventures\, which is a Seed stage fund that invests in the growth of Chicago and the greater Midwest across a broad range of powerful\, diverse\, and leading-edge B2B industries. Prior to launching Propellant Ventures\, Jason was a Principal at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG) and led due diligence for Bascom Ventures\, which is a venture capital fund that invests in seed\, growth\, and later stage companies with a Wisconsin alumni connection. In addition\, Jason launched and currently runs the Chicago chapter of Founder Institute\, which is the world’s largest entrepreneur pre-seed accelerator for technology companies. Further\, Jason is an adjunct faculty member of DePaul University and teaches classes on entrepreneurship. \nLandon Campbell \nLandon Campbell is the General Manager of Chicago for Drive Capital. He’s a DePaul University graduate and previously worked at the Chicago Tribune\, Cameo\, and Motorola Solutions. He’s the Host of a top business podcast called inTheir20s\, where he interviews influential leaders to talk about their 20s. Past guests include: Steve Wozniak\, Ev Williams\, Mayor Francis Suarez\, and Tim Draper.Venue: Near Chicago City Hall. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nMarc Halpin \nMarc Halpin is a serial entrepreneur and has spent his career building venture-backed startups. He is currently the Founder of Kerosene Ventures\, a platform that connects founders with early-stage investors. Previously\, Marc was CEO & Founder of Kapow\, a digital marketplace for corporate events that operated nationally with over 250 employees. \nMarc is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs through the process of raising capital and uses his leadership skills to consult other like-minded Founders. He has experience scaling startups globally and has raised upwards of $50M for his own businesses. He is also a Mentor for Future Founders\, mHUB and Next Gen HQ where he enjoys hosting workshops\, judging pitch competitions and meeting one-on-one with entrepreneurs. \nMarc is originally from the U.K. and has resided in Chicago for the last 15 years. In his free time\, he enjoys running marathons\, traveling and spending time with his two children. \nChristian Anastabiades \nChristian Anastabiades was part of the founding team at 2ndKitchen where he led sales and customer growth. 2ndKitchen was a Techstars company that raised two rounds before getting acquired in 2021. Christian is currently part of the leadership team of a series B healthtech startup\, Torch Technology. \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Josh Furstoss\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nChapter Leader: Marisa Bryce\n\n  \nChapter Partner/Sponsor \nMuch Shelist Law Firm is one of Chicago’s top law firms that represent companies in every phase of growth and development\, including idea stage\, entity formation\, angel financing\, venture capital financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, IPOs and beyond. \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-raise-capital-advice-from-exited-founders-early-stage-vcs/
LOCATION:Near Chicago City Hall\, Near Chicago City Hall\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Chicago
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SUMMARY:fnSeattle Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Seattle for a Happy Hour at Washington Maritime Blue!\n\n\nJoin us for a fnSeattle Chapter happy hour hosted by Washington Maritime Blue! \nAlong with networking\, light bites and drinks\, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a few selected chapter members. These members will provide insights from their founder journey and share how to get the most out of your Founders Network membership. \nAdditionally\, fnSeattle members will also have the opportunity to meet Josh Carter\, director of Maritime Blue and Principal at 1859 Ventures. Carter is the new Ecosystem Advisor for the fnSeattle Chapter. \nVenue: Near Fishermen’s Terminal. Register to find out where. \nfnSeattle Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Matias Troccoli\nGrowth Chair: Cy Scott\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/fnseattle-chapter-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Fishermen’s Terminal\, Fishermen's Terminal\, Seattle\, WA\, 98121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Seattle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T170000
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SUMMARY:fnLA Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Join Founders Network members in Los Angeles for a Happy Hour!\n\n\nJoin us for fnLA Chapter 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: Near Citizen Public Market. Register to find out where. Hosted drinks and apps. \nFeatured fnMember \nFebruary’21 Cohort Moon Cho is the creator of Yin & Yang Living\, a spiritual and holistic living influencer on YouTube with over 290\,000 organic subscribers. Visit Moon’s channel at youtube.com/user/yingandyangliving or visit the Yin & Yang Living website at yinandyangliving.com \nfnLA Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Adrian Garcia\nMembership Chair: Andrew Jacobson\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/fnla-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Near Citizen Public Market\, Near Citizen Public Market\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Los Angeles
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SUMMARY:How to Fundraise in Uncertain Economic Times with Matt Lyons
DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 27\, Lyons will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to fundraise in uncertain financial times.\n\n\n  \nWhile job growth remains relatively strong\, economists have been speculating about an impending recession since the beginning of the year. In fact\, June was the worst first half of a year for the stock market since 1970. With the fastest inflation in decades and rising interest rates\, many are tightening their belts\, unsure of what comes next for the economy.  \nFor startup founders trying to fundraise\, the economic climate means funding might be harder to come by. They may see that investors have a smaller appetite for infusing capital into high-risk early-stage companies. Austin-based corporate attorney Matt Lyons has seen startups and investors through decades of economic cycles\, and he’s identified what helps founders weather these kinds of financial storms. \nLyons is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, where he focuses on representing emerging companies and their investors. On Sept. 27\, Lyons will host a webinar for Founders Network members where he will discuss how to fundraise in uncertain financial times. \nIn this webinar\, Lyons will cover: \n\nHow to get creative with bootstrapping\nWhy you should focus on hiring during tough times\nHow to extend your runway by evaluating your budget\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nJ. Matthew (Matt) Lyons is a corporate partner in the Austin office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, where his practice focuses on the representation of companies and their investors in the \nemerging companies ecosystem. For the past 25 years\, he has been a leading attorney in the Texas market\, advising public and private companies\, venture and private equity funds\, and entrepreneurs on new entity formation\, venture financings\, public and private offerings\, mergers\, acquisitions and divestitures\, and issues related to corporate governance and executive compensation. Matt’s clients include companies in the technology\, life sciences\, healthcare\, retail and CPG\, and media and communications industries. \n  \nAbout Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati: \nWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology\, life sciences\, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development\, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations\, as well as the venture firms\, private equity firms\, and investment banks that finance and advise them. \nThe firm is nationally recognized as a leader in the fields of corporate governance and finance\, mergers and acquisitions\, private equity\, securities litigation\, employment law\, intellectual property\, and antitrust\, among many other areas of law. Our distinguished international roster of clients spans a wide variety of industries\, including information technology\, life sciences\, energy and clean technology\, social and traditional media\, communications\, retail\, and financial services. \nWSGR has offices in Austin; Beijing; Boston; Brussels; Hong Kong; London; Los Angeles; New York; Palo Alto; San Diego; San Francisco; Seattle; Shanghai; Washington\, D.C.; and Wilmington\, DE. \nCalling all WSGR alum: Stay connected to alumni\, colleagues\, and friends on our WSGR Alumni Network\, featuring exclusive content and other special offers. Through the site\, we share information with alumni about career opportunities; programs and events; alumni\, legal industry\, and business news; and professional development training\, among other topics. Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network\, find an expert in your field\, renew old friendships or establish new ones\, or give back by becoming a career mentor\, this website is the right place for you. \nVisit the following link to sign up: www.wsgralumni.com \nFollow us on Twitter: @wilsonsonsini \n  \nfnAustin Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Jason Collier\nMembership Chair: Lisa Besserman\n\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/how-to-fundraise-in-uncertain-economic-times-with-matt-lyons/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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SUMMARY:My Journey as a Female Startup Founder in Fintech with Narisa Chauvidul-Aw
DESCRIPTION:On September 8\, Chauvidul-Aw will share her startup journey with Founders Network members at a virtual event hosted by the fnLondon Chapter\n\n\nIn August\, Narisa Chauvidul-Aw (May’20 Cohort) was named one of the Most Influential Women in UK Technology. The fnLondon Chapter member is the founder and CEO of KogoPAY\, a licensed mobile payment solution for both local and international payments.  \nOn September 8\, 2022\, Chauvidul-Aw will share her startup journey with Founders Network members at a virtual event hosted by the fnLondon Chapter. \nIn her event\, Chauvidul-Aw covered: \n\nHow she got her start\nHer fundraising journey\nChallenges she faced as a startup founder\nThe value of teamwork in running a startup\n\n  \nfnLondon Chapter Leadership Team \n\nChapter Director: Ataer Arguder\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Narisa Chauvidul-Aw is CEO and founder of KogoPAY\, a fintech company that has offices in London\, Thailand\, and Lithuania. She earned her Ph.D. in 2003 from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and has many years of experience working both in academia and business. She is a qualified auditor (ex PwC) and spent more than 20 years as a senior lecturer and Finance Director. Narisa won the Women in Tech Startup award 2019 and in 2021 won WinTrade Global Award in Women in Banking and Finance. \nShe is a mother of 2 teenagers and in her spare time she is a volunteer helping orphanage homes on a mountain near the border between Thailand and Myanmar and helping the homeless in Tokyo. Recently she raised Baht 70 Million (just over $2M) in funding. \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. \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 \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/my-journey-as-a-female-startup-founder-in-fintech-with-narisa-chauvidul-aw/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,London
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