{"id":23970,"date":"2025-02-09T20:38:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T04:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?page_id=23970"},"modified":"2025-05-08T01:37:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T08:37:09","slug":"fnirl-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/fnirl-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"fnIRL 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Event: May 8th
Venue: The General's Residence, Fort Mason Center<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Best of Founders Network<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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#FNIRL2026<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Convening tech startup founders and investors in the heart of San Francisco, fnIRL highlights the best of FN's online mentorship platform, in real life.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
This one-day event will explore fundraising in a shifting landscape.<\/div>
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An Event \u201cLike no other...\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\"Fantastic program with relevant and high quality content, all in a casual, friendly atmosphere. The VCs were all approachable and supportive.<\/i>\"<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div>
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\"fnIRL is a startup conference like no other. Where else is the ratio of entrepreneurs to investors almost 1:1? Where else does everyone actually spend the time to really connect and help?<\/i>\"<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div>
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\"I\u2019ve attended other networking and startup events. This was by far the most open, non-pretentious, and supportive experience I have attended.<\/i>\"<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our Sponsors<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Interested in supporting FN's 600+ tech founders? Contact us<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Wilson Sonsini<\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Konexi<\/span>
Thoropass<\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Citizens<\/span>
Citizens Private Bank<\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>
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EDB Singapore<\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Wells<\/span>
Wells Fargo<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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fnIRL 2024<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Amidst a shifting economic landscape and cautious investor sentiment, navigating the path to secure funding has become more intricate than ever.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

fnIRL 2024 brings together seasoned investors and ambitious founders for a one-day conference designed to help attendees navigate the changing tides of fundraising. Whether you're a seasoned investor seeking high-growth opportunities or a founder eager to crack the fundraising code, this conference offers the chance to unlock actionable insights on the latest trends, and forge critical connections with potential partners.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ALL DAY EVENT<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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June 7th | 9am - 5pm<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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One Market Plaza, San Francisco<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What to Expect<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

This year's event will explore the impact of AI on startups, the future of work, and the legal and ethical considerations surrounding AI development and deployment.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

At fnIRL 2023, startup founders will have the opportunity to learn from leading tech innovators, startup founders, and investors who are at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re also hosting curated networking sessions where participants will have the opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with tech startup founders and investors.<\/strong><\/p><\/div>

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2025 Speakers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Keynote Speaker<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mike Maples<\/h4>Co-Founding Partner<\/a><\/span>Floodgate<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Alex Rohrbach<\/h4>Investor<\/a><\/span>Thomvest Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Arjun Chopra<\/h4>Partner<\/a><\/span>One01 Capital LP<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Bill Reichert<\/h4>Partner<\/a><\/span>Pegasus Tech Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Blake Tucker<\/h4>Founder<\/a><\/span>Boozephreaks<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Brandon Child<\/h4>Managing Director<\/a><\/span>Costella Kirsch<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dave Anderson<\/h4> Founding General Partner<\/a><\/span>Beat Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Dave Lambert<\/h4>Managing Director<\/a><\/span>Right Side Capital<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Deepthi Rao<\/h4>CEO, Co-founder<\/a><\/span>CobuildX<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Domingo Guerra<\/h4>Founder & Managing Partner<\/a><\/span>Chispa VC<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Flo Crivello<\/h4>CEO & Founder<\/a><\/span>Lindy<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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John Propst, PhD, MBA<\/h4>Head of the Incubator Program<\/a><\/span>Nexus Neurotech<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Kendrick Geluz Kho<\/h4>Co-Founder, General Partner<\/a><\/span>Fourth Realm<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Lars Leckie<\/h4>Managing Director<\/a><\/span>Aspenwood Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Marielle Ednalino<\/h4>Founding Executive Director<\/a><\/span>htmelle<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Max Sills<\/h4>General Counsel<\/a><\/span>Midjourney<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mehrad Yaghmai<\/h4>Co-Founder<\/a><\/span>Qureos<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Midori Uehara<\/h4>VP, Strategic Operations<\/a><\/span>Viz ai<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Murli Thirumale<\/h4>Co-founder and CEO, Portworx<\/a><\/span>Portworx<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Nathan Beckord<\/h4>Founder & CEO<\/a><\/span>Fundingstack<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Nuno Gon\u00e7alves Pedro<\/h4>Founder, Managing Partner<\/a><\/span>Chamaeleon<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Peter Walker<\/h4>Senior Director<\/a><\/span>Carta<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Roland Siebelink<\/h4>Founder, CEO<\/a><\/span>Midstage Institute<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sara Adler<\/h4>General Partner<\/a><\/span>Wave Capital<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sepehr Kiani<\/h4>Founder<\/a><\/span>Fluent Biosciences<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Wade Pitts<\/h4>Managing Director<\/a><\/span>Fort Point Capital Partners<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Zamir Shukho<\/h4>Founder, General Partner<\/a><\/span>Vibranium VC<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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#FNIRL2026<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The best of FN's Online Mentorship Platform, in real life<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Member Registration<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
Guest Registration<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
Sponsorship Opportunities<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>
Not a member? Request an invitation<\/a> to join FN for exclusive pricing!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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