{"id":24354,"date":"2026-03-31T17:02:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T00:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/?page_id=24354"},"modified":"2026-04-06T17:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T00:47:43","slug":"fnirl-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/foundersnetwork.com\/fnirl-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"fnIRL 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Event: May 7th
Venue: Presidio Golf & Concordia Club<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The Best of Founders Network<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

In Real<\/span> Life<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Fundraising In The Age Of AI<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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#FNIRL2026<\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Happening Now!<\/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>
Not a member? Request an invitation<\/a> to join FN for exclusive pricing!<\/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 2025 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>
Justworks<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>
\"Wilson<\/span>
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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RSVP Here<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a>
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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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2026 Speakers<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Stay Tuned for Our Keynote Speaker Announcement<\/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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Sara Adler<\/h4>General Partner<\/a><\/span>Wave Capital<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ashish Aggarwal<\/h4>General Partner<\/a><\/span>Chamaeleon<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sophie Alcorn<\/h4>Founder & CEO<\/a><\/span>Alcorn Immigration Law<\/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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Danny Brown<\/h4>Partner<\/a><\/span>MaC Venture Capital<\/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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Rachel Corn<\/h4>Managing Partner<\/a><\/span>Plus Ultra Capital Partners<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Miles Deamer<\/h4>Investor<\/a><\/span>Crossover VC<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Beth Devin<\/h4>Co-Lead & Investor<\/a><\/span>HearstLab<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sarah Fruy<\/h4>Fractional CMO<\/a><\/span>Resonance Marketing<\/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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Nancy Hayes<\/h4>Angel Investor<\/a><\/span>NKH Group<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Daniel Hoffer<\/h4>Managing Partner<\/a><\/span>Deep Venture Partners<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Nicholas Howell<\/h4>Founder & CEO<\/a><\/span>Venturebase<\/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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Lars Leckie<\/h4>Managing Director<\/a><\/span>Aspenwood Ventures<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Brian Lee<\/h4>Director<\/a><\/span>Leader Bank<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Michael Leppitsch<\/h4>Strategic Advisor<\/a><\/span>Point One Navigation<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Pam Marrone<\/h4>Co-Founder & Executive Chair<\/a><\/span>Invasive Species Corporation<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Robin Ann McIntosh<\/h4>CEO & Co-Founder<\/a><\/span>Avela Health <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Carlos Sanabria<\/h4>Partnerships Manager<\/a><\/span>Designli<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ravi Sandepudi<\/h4>CEO & Co-Founder<\/a><\/span>Effectiv<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Augustin Sayer<\/h4>General Partner<\/a><\/span>OVNI Capital<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Andrew Sossin<\/h4>Co-Founder<\/a><\/span>Recovery Unplugged<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Adam Spector<\/h4>Founder & CEO<\/a><\/span>Chore<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Brett Waikart<\/h4>Founder & CEO<\/a><\/span>Skillful.ly<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Amy T. Wister<\/h4>CEO & Co-Founder<\/a><\/span>RevShopp<\/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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