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SUMMARY:Storytelling Ideation and Story Mapping for Founders with Joanna Furlong
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nThe stories you and your leadership team share are critical to establishing credibility and authority in your industry. You should be confidently sharing stories\, reflections\, customer interactions\, and observations with the world—reinforcing your value\, again and again. After all\, people do business with people\, not logos. Whether LinkedIn\, a friendly podcast\, an interview\, or a keynote\, you likely have countless stories to share. It’s just a matter of uncovering them! \nJoin Joanna Furlong\, Founder\, Chief Strategist & Storyteller at ThoughtCollab\, for a fun exercise to brainstorm story angles/ideas and discuss the “scale” of a story – and how to go from granular to ‘big idea’ and back again. \nIn this workshop presented by the fnWomen Leadership Committee spearheaded by Amy Wister\, you will gain a better idea of thought leadership\, your target audience\, and how to connect and convert. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nJoanna Furlong is the CEO of ThoughtCollab and a former startup CMO. She works with executives\, founders\, CEOs\, authors\, and others to help them discover their voice—and reposition themselves not only for the changing world but for the changing leader within. She has 20+ years of experience driving brand cohesion\, sales enablement\, executive communications\, and content for businesses of all sizes\, across diverse industries. C-suite executives consistently rely on Joanna to be their thought partner and transform their ideas into compelling stories for all audiences and purposes\, from speeches to communications with boards\, venture capitalists\, and the media. \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/storytelling-ideation-and-story-mapping-for-founders-with-joanna-furlong/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nFrom MVP to market leader\, every stage of your tech startup journey presents unique obstacles. \nJoin our virtual meet and greet to discover how Founders Network can connect you with the resources\, guidance\, and community you need to thrive. \n  \nThis info session is perfect for you if: \n  \n\nYou’re a founder of a tech startup\nYou’re looking to accelerate your growth and avoid common pitfalls\nYou’re feeling isolated and need a support network\n\n\nAt this session\, you’ll learn: \n  \n\nHow Founders Network can help you overcome the challenges of being a tech founder\nThe benefits of membership\, including access to a network of 600+ experienced founders\nReal-life success stories from founders who have benefited from Founders Network\n\n  \nAgenda \n​Short presentation on Founders Network + a Q&A with an FN member. \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 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/virtual-meet-and-greet-8/
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bet: Chris Bevilacqua on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nDraftKings’ acquisition of simplebet.ai in August marked a significant milestone in the sports betting industry. This strategic move united two industry leaders\, combining DraftKings’ extensive platform with simplebet.ai’s innovative micro-betting technology. \nIn a fireside chat for Founders Network on November 13\, Chris Bevilacqua\, the founder and CEO of simplebet.ai\, will discuss the journey that led to this acquisition. \nIn his fireside chat\, Chris will discuss his remarkable career journey\, including his early days in sports media at NBC Sports and Major League Baseball\, his experience working at Nike\, and his founding of College Sports Television Network. \nChris will share valuable entrepreneurial insights\, such as the importance of persistence\, the art of the pivot\, and the role of timing and relationships in his success. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nOver the past 30 years\, Chris Bevilacqua has established himself as a leader in the sports and media business\, including being at the forefront of two transformative eras in sports media history. Bevilacqua Helfant Ventures (BHV) represents a continuation and expansion of business he previously conducted as founder and CEO of Bevilacqua Media Company (BMC). \nRecognizing in the late 1990’s that following the Telecommunications Act of 1996 there was going to be an explosion of investment by media companies into new technology and distribution platforms (i.e.\, the birth of satellite TV\, digital cable and a robust internet)\, Bevilacqua believed that there were going to be enormous opportunities for content owners\, especially those with valuable under-exploited sports rights. So in the early 2000’s he set about founding and creating CSTV\, the first-ever 24-hour cable TV network dedicated to college and amateur sports. CSTV was then followed by the launch of Fox College Sports and ESPNU. \nHis vision and efforts for CSTV led to the acquisition of the digital media company OCSN (Official College Sports Network)\, which eventually became the industry-leading CSTV.com portal. After raising $100 million in private equity financing from blue chip investors during the period of 2002-2005\, CSTV was acquired by CBS Corporation in early 2006 for $325 million and is now known as the CBS Sports Network. \nAdditionally\, in 2006 as part of CSTV’s efforts\, Bevilacqua created the first-ever 24-hour collegiate conference sports network\, the MountainWest Sports Network\, which served as a model for the highly successful and subsequent Big Ten Network\, Pac-12 Networks and SEC Network. \nAlso\, during the early 2000’s Bevilacqua was an early investor and advisor to online ticketing company\, StubHub\, which was acquired by eBay in 2007 for $310 million. \nArmed with the experience of successfully creating\, developing and operating media businesses\, Bevilacqua was able to identify yet another forthcoming transformation in sports media. Towards the end of the first decade of the 2000’s\, with over $200 billion of infrastructure investments by cable\, satellite and telco companies and massive media industry consolidation well underway\, the subscription TV business had grown to a $150billion/year industry. With new platforms built out and consumer behavior demanding content anytime\, anyplace\, anywhere there was dynamic change and an increasingly competitive environment within the media ecosystem. With the dominant media incumbents focused on protecting the critical subscription TV business\, there were many genres of programming being distributed outside of the subscription TV business with the exception of one genre: sports. \nWith that in mind\, Bevilacqua focused on this transition and was able to bring his past experiences into the media advisory business. His efforts began in 2008 and culminated during an 18-month period in 2010-11 whereby he led a slew of critical sports properties into agreements that broke conventional wisdom. First\, the record breaking Texas Rangers deal with Fox Sports\, which at the time was the largest local rights TV deal in MLB history\, more than tripling what the Rangers were previously receiving and clearly setting a new benchmark for future agreements. Second\, came the San Diego Padres and their new RSN with Fox Sports\, which debuted in the spring of 2012. \nThirdly\, Bevilacqua was the architect of the Pac-12 Conference media strategy\, including the FOX/ESPN media rights agreements– the largest and most comprehensive in college sports history at that time. He also quarterbacked the groundbreaking Pac-12 Network (and its six regional sports networks and digital network) agreements with Comcast\, Time Warner\, Cox and Brighthouse. The Pac-12 achieved over a 500% increase in their media rights agreements\, launched their own media company which it controls 100% equity in\, and at the same time altered the landscape of collegiate athletics by igniting the re-alignment by other conferences over the last several years. \nPrior to BMC\, Bevilacqua served as Chairman and CEO of Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Sports Media Ventures\, an affiliate of CAA and Evolution Media Capital (EMC)\, where he served as a media rights advisor for several other sports and entertainment entities including the International Olympic Committee (IOC)\, the Tennis Channel\, the Big East Conference\, the Big 12 Conference\, Conference USA\, the National Hockey League\, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the ION Television Network. Earlier in his career\, Bevilacqua worked at Nike as the Director of Global Negotiations and League Affairs and also held key roles at Major League Baseball\, The Baseball Network and NBC Sports\, where he won a 1988 Emmy for his role in the 1988 Seoul Olympics. \nBevilacqua is a 1986 graduate of Penn State University where he was also an NCAA All-American wrestler. In 2012 he was elected into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in Stillwater\, OK. Bevilacqua resides in Larchmont\, NY with his wife Kristen and their four children. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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-the-bet-chris-bevilacqua-on-entrepreneurship-and-innovation/
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SUMMARY:The Hidden Formula: Why Some Startups Soar and Others Fail with Mike Maples
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nAs a co-founding partner of Floodgate\, Mike Maples’ journey as an investor is filled with remarkable success stories\, including early bets on Twitter\, Twitch.tv\, Okta\, and Chegg. But it was a puzzling pattern in these successes that led Mike to challenge everything he thought he knew about startups. \nAccording to Mike’s research\, startups like Twitter\, Twitch\, and Lyft achieved remarkable success despite ignoring conventional “best practices\,” while other promising startups often failed despite following them. In fact\, more than 80% of Floodgate’s exit profits had come from pivots. This paradox spurred Mike to investigate what makes some startups outperform expectations\, even when they defy traditional startup wisdom. \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on November 5\, Mike will share his findings on why some startups soar while others fail\, providing insights on how to achieve success when launching a startup or creating a new product.He’ll discuss: \n\nThe power of inflections and how to leverage them\nThe importance of deep\, contrarian insights\nThe concept of founder-future fit\nThe role of movements and disagreeableness in entrepreneurship\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nMike Maples is a co-founding Partner at Floodgate. He has been on the Forbes Midas List eight times in the last decade and was also named a “Rising Star” by FORTUNE and profiled by Harvard Business School for his lifetime contributions to entrepreneurship. \nBefore becoming a full-time investor\, Mike was involved as a founder and operating executive at back-to-back startup IPOs\, including Tivoli Systems (IPO TIVS\, acquired by IBM) and Motive (IPO MOTV\, acquired by Alcatel-Lucent.) \nSome of Mike’s investments include Twitter\, Twitch.tv\, Clover Health\, Okta\, Outreach\, Chegg\, Demandforce\, and Applied Intuition. \nMike is known for coining the term “Thunder Lizards\,” which is a metaphor derived from Godzilla that describes the tiny number of truly exceptional companies that are wildly disruptive capitalist mutations. Mike likes to think of himself as a hunter of the “atomic eggs” that beget these companies. \nMike is the author of the National Bestselling book Pattern Breakers and host of the Pattern Breakers podcast\, which shares startup lessons from the super performers. \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/the-hidden-formula-why-some-startups-soar-and-others-fail-with-mike-maples/
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SUMMARY:How to Get a Venture Capitalist’s Attention with Outward VC’s Sanchit Dhote
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nWhen it comes to raising venture capital\, cutting through the noise is half the battle for early-stage founders. \nSanchit Dhote of Outward VC pulls back the curtain on how investors think\, and shares tactics capturing investor interest\, setting the right targets\, and crafting your pitch with scale in mind. \nRegister for tips and tactics on: \n\nGetting into the Funnel\nUnderstanding Expectations\nSetting Your Targets\nPositioning for Scale\nClosing the Deal\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nSanchit Dhote is a Principal at Outward VC\, a London based venture capital fund investing in early stage fintech and connected sectors. Sanchit is a founding team member at Outward and looks after the sourcing\, execution\, and subsequent management of early stage investments. Sanchit is active on the Board of a number of Outward portfolio companies and has over 10 years of experience investing in and supporting high growth technology businesses\, previously as a seed stage investor with Beacon Capital. \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/how-to-get-a-venture-capitalists-attention-with-outward-vcs-sanchit-dhote/
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SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Presents: Visual Leadership Workshop with Todd Cherches
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin the fnNYC Chapter on October 24 for an exclusive IN-PERSON workshop on Visual Leadership. \nIn this interactive workshop\, led by Todd Cherches\, bestselling author and renowned speaker\, you’ll learn how to leverage the power of visual thinking to become a more effective leader. Based on his bestselling book\, VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life\, and inspired by his TEDx talk\, “The Power of Visual Thinking\,” this workshop is designed specifically for startup founders. \nAs a startup founder\, clear communication is essential. This workshop will equip you with the skills to: \n\nCraft compelling presentations and pitches.\nEffectively communicate your vision to your team and investors.\nBoost collaboration and problem-solving within your startup.\n\nVenue: Betaworks \nAddress: 29 Little W 12th St\, New York\, NY 10014 \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\nMembership Chair: Dave Renz\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-presents-visual-leadership-workshop-with-todd-cherches/
LOCATION:Betaworks 29 Little West 12th Street New York\, NY 10014\, 29 Little West 12th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Series C: How Thoropass raised $98M+ with Sam Li
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nEven amidst economic uncertainty\, venture capital is still flowing. But how do you capture a slice of that pie? The answer lies in mastering the art of the pitch. \nJoin us for a deep dive into the fundraising journey of Thoropass\, a startup that recently secured a $50 million Series C round. Hear firsthand how they navigated the funding landscape from seed to Series C\, selecting the right investors\, and crafting a winning pitch. \nThoropass is a compliance and audit solution that provides its customers a single platform to implement\, manage\, and monitor their compliance and security stance. \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on October 22\, Thoropass Co-Founder and CEO Sam Li will share insights derived from his experience securing funding and scaling a high-growth company. \nSam’s webinar will cover: \n\nStrategies for securing funding in today’s market\nHow to identify and attract the right investors\nEssential steps to take when starting your fundraising journey\nProven tips for crafting a compelling pitch\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nSam Li is the co-founder and CEO of Thoropass. Before Thoropass\, Sam was an EIR at Bain Capital Ventures after running Zinc Platform\, a YC-backed InsurTech startup as co-founder and CTO. He studied CS at the University of Virginia and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Sam is an avid traveler and takes cooking very seriously. \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/from-seed-to-series-c-how-thoropass-raised-98m-with-sam-li/
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SUMMARY:fnSummit 2024
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n**NOTE: Click here to register \nfnSummit encapsulates the Founders Network experience\, giving startup founders the opportunity to learn from other tech founders in the startup ecosystem\, build deep relationships with investors\, and uncover solutions to the challenges they’re facing. The annual event provides the perfect setting for off-the-record discussion\, reflection\, and networking. \nTicket includes 3 days of programming \n\nReal fireside chats with inspirational speakers\nKeynote presentations from successful serial entrepreneurs\nIn-depth panel discussions on startup management topics\nTeam building activities\n\n  \nAbout Chaminade: \nThe Chaminade Resort and Spa is a luxurious retreat nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It offers spacious rooms\, villas\, and a full-service spa\, all set amidst stunning scenery. Guests can enjoy hiking trails\, two heated pools\, and on-site dining with exquisite views. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or adventure\, Chaminade Resort and Spa has something for everyone. \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/fnsummit-2024/
LOCATION:Chaminade Resort & Spa\, 1 Chaminade Lane\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241007T203000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240916T211123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T020321Z
UID:23639-1728322200-1728333000@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:AI Founder Pitch & Demo Night
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n**NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER HERE\n  \nWatch Al founders take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking products to a room full of enthusiastic angels and VCs. \n​Ignite your entrepreneurial spirit at the Al Founder Pitch & Demo Night at the Freepik HQ in San Francisco for an electrifying evening of innovation\, networking\, and fun. \n​From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM\, watch Al founders take the stage to pitch their groundbreaking products to a room full of enthusiastic angels and VCs. This is your chance to witness the future of Al\, make valuable connections\, and possibly discover your next big investment opportunity. \n​In addition to featured pitches\, we have an open mic session. Sign up to pitch on the spot! Each pitch is limited to two minutes\, followed by one minute of feedback from the audience. Please be mindful of the time limits to ensure everyone has a chance to present. \n​Hosted by the dynamic Sophie Alcorn\, this event promises to be a high-energy gathering where ideas flow as freely as the drinks. Whether you’re an Al founder ​showcasing your latest creation\, an investor hunting for the next unicorn\, or simply a tech enthusiast eager to mingle with like-minded individuals\, this is the place to be. \n​Mark your calendars\, bring your business cards\, and get ready for a night of innovation and inspiration! \n​Host & Pitch Facilitator / fnSV Chapter Director: Sophie Alcorn \n​fnSV Membership/Growth Chair: Johanna Behm \n​fnSF Membership/Growth Chair: Ethan Puzarne \n​Community Partnership: Mabel Chan \n  \nPLEASE REGISTER HERE\n​If you are interested in sponsoring this event? please email mabel@superconnected.io \n​This event is a part of #TechWeek – a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. \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/ai-founder-pitch-demo-night-2/
LOCATION:Freepik\, 398 5th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,San Francisco,Silicon Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T103000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240724T030503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T030943Z
UID:23529-1727946000-1727951400@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: A Fireside Chat with 2x Founder Daniel Haven
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nSeasoned entrepreneur Daniel Haven has successfully exited two startups: one bootstrapped and one venture-backed. \nHe was a first-time founder when he bootstrapped ProctorExam to nearly $10 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and $1.5 million in profitability. ProctorExam was acquired by Turnitin in 2021. His next venture was Slauth.io\, a Y Combinator-backed cybersecurity startup that was acquired by Arkinfotech.com in 2023. \nIn a fireside chat with Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes on October 3\, Daniel will discuss the unique challenges of both bootstrapped and venture-backed startups\, including managing cash flow\, scaling operations\, and building a sustainable business model. He will explore how funding sources influenced company culture and operational strategies\, and the impact of financial pressure on team dynamics and decision-making processes. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:00am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:10am PT\nDaniel Haven is a seasoned serial entrepreneur with a track record of founding and successfully exiting two startups over the past decade. He founded ProctorExam.com\, a bootstrapped EdTech startup\, which was acquired by Turnitin.com in 2021. His second venture\, Slauth.io\, a Y Combinator-backed cybersecurity startup\, was acquired by Arkinfotech.com in 2023. With experience spanning industries from EdTech to Cybersecurity and a market presence in the US\, Europe\, and the MENA region\, Daniel offers valuable insights and expertise to new founders navigating the startup landscape. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:00am PT \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/bootstrapping-vs-fundraising-a-fireside-chat-with-2x-founder-daniel-haven/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240723T035150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T175155Z
UID:23526-1727371800-1727379000@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\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-happy-hour/
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:20240924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T103000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240729T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T065055Z
UID:23537-1727170200-1727173800@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:How Fathom Raised $1.25M on Wefunder
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCrowdfunding has emerged as a powerful tool for startups to raise capital and build a community. But navigating the complexities of a successful campaign can be challenging. \nFathom\, a free AI notetaker for Zoom\, recently achieved a significant milestone by raising $1.25M through a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. In a webinar for Founders Network on September 24\, Fathom Founder Richard White will share his insights on how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign and demystify the process for entrepreneurs. \nLearn firsthand from Fathom’s founders about the intricacies of running a crowdfunding campaign. Discover why they chose Wefunder over other platforms\, how they built momentum from scratch\, and the essential steps to crafting a compelling pitch. You’ll gain invaluable insights into setting realistic goals\, engaging your user base\, and navigating the post-campaign landscape. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to identify and engage your ideal investor audience\nStrategies for maximizing your campaign’s visibility and reach\nTips for managing investor relations and post-campaign updates\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nRichard White is founder and CEO of Fathom.video\, a free app that records\, transcribes & highlights your calls so you can focus on the conversation instead of taking notes. \nFathom was a part of the Y-Combinator W21 batch\, is one of only 50 Zoom App Launch Partners\, and is one of a small handful of companies Zoom has invested in directly via their Zoom Apps Fund. \nPrior to Fathom\, Richard founded UserVoice\, one of the leading platforms that technology companies\, from startups to the Fortune 500\, use for managing customer feedback and making strategic product decisions. UserVoice was notable for being the company that originally invented the Feedback tabs shown on the side of millions of websites around the world today. \nRichard previously worked on Kiko\, a company in the first batch of Y-Combinator\, with Justin Kan and Emmett Shear who subsequently went on to found Twitch. Richard is passionate about designing intuitive productivity tools with delightful user experiences. \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/how-fathom-raised-over-750k-on-wefunder/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240816T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T222426Z
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SUMMARY:fnAtlanta Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Atlanta for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: TBD \n  \nfnAtlanta Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Alan Wilson\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/fnatlanta-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, Atlanta\, Atlanta\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Atlanta,Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T103000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240802T094833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240802T095023Z
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SUMMARY:How Retention.com Bootstrapped to $22M with Adam Robinson
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nRetention.com Founder and CEO Adam Robinson is a rising star in the SaaS world. He’s built a loyal following of 90\,000+ on LinkedIn by candidly documenting his startup journey. And his transparent approach to sharing the challenges and triumphs of building a startup has resonated with entrepreneurs and tech leaders alike. \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on September 19\, Adam will detail his journey bootstrapping Retention.com to $22 million ARR. He’ll share the secrets of his success\, offering a roadmap for bootstrapped startups seeking explosive growth. \nDiscover how Retention.com achieved a successful B2B pivot\, built a massive audience pre-launch\, and cracked the code on cold email. You’ll also learn how they defined their ideal customer profile\, optimized pricing\, and leveraged LinkedIn and Facebook Ads to skyrocket revenue. \nThis session dives deep into Adam’s experience\, exploring the challenges he overcame\, key milestones achieved\, and the mindset that fueled Retention.com’s remarkable success. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to successfully pivot your business model for maximum growth\nStrategies for building a large audience before product launch\nThe art of using cold email to generate high-quality leads\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nA former finance professional at Lehman Brothers\, Adam Robinson‘s career took an unexpected turn after the 2008 financial crisis. Inspired by his roommates who had created Vimeo in their shared apartment\, Adam embraced his inner marketing wizard and set his sights on a new adventure\, launching Robly\, an email marketing company. With no prior tech background\, he grew the bootstrapped startup to $5M in revenue in just two years\, earning it the #1 spot in customer satisfaction. \nAs an iconoclastic thought leader\, Adam has always been on the lookout for groundbreaking ideas. When a cutting-edge identity resolution feature he added to Robly gained immense user interest\, he seized the opportunity to pivot. With an 8-figure exit\, he founded GetEmails in late 2019\, later rebranding it as Retention.com. Today\, the company stands as a testament to Adam’s innovative spirit\, transforming anonymous website visitors into authenticated first-party data and unlocking unparalleled high-ROI marketing flows\, all powered by a lean team and zero external funding. \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/how-retention-com-bootstrapped-to-22m-with-adam-robinson/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240911T143000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240516T000139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T231805Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nFrom MVP to market leader\, every stage of your tech startup journey presents unique obstacles. \nJoin our virtual meet and greet to discover how Founders Network can connect you with the resources\, guidance\, and community you need to thrive. \n  \nThis info session is perfect for you if: \n  \n\nYou’re a founder of a tech startup\nYou’re looking to accelerate your growth and avoid common pitfalls\nYou’re feeling isolated and need a support network\n\n\nAt this session\, you’ll learn: \n  \n\nHow Founders Network can help you overcome the challenges of being a tech founder\nThe benefits of membership\, including access to a network of 600+ experienced founders\nReal-life success stories from founders who have benefited from Founders Network\n\n  \nAgenda \n​Short presentation on Founders Network + a Q&A with an FN member. \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 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/virtual-meet-and-greet-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T110000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240701T114419Z
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SUMMARY:The Billion-Dollar Brand You’ve Never Heard Of with Ran Reske
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nWhen Resident Home was acquired by Ashley Home earlier this year it was pulling in one billion in annual revenue. But unless you’re in the market for a new mattress\, the billion dollar brand is one most people have never heard of. \nIn a fireside chat with Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes on September 10\, Resident Co-Founder Ran Reske will share the story behind his under-the-radar success. \nIn this candid conversation\, Ran will delve into how his startup disrupted the home goods industry with an innovative direct-to-consumer approach. You’ll learn how Resident\, from the very beginning\, embraced a remote-work culture\, building a geographically diverse and talented team. Ran will also discuss the power of data-driven marketing strategies that fueled Resident’s explosive growth. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nRan Reske is the co-Founder & co-CEO of Resident\, which was recently acquired by Ashley Furniture. Resident is the premium home goods brand that includes the largest DTC mattress portfolio with high quality brands like Nectar\, DreamCloud\, Level Sleep and Awara. In this role\, Ran oversees operational efficiency and strategic partnerships\, with a focus on accelerating the company’s overall growth trajectory. Under Ran’s leadership\, the company has grown to one of the leaders in the home goods space. \nAs a former investment banker and venture capitalist with Citigroup and Norwest Venture Partners\, Ran has helped steer a variety of hyper-growth\, high-tech businesses across a wide range of sectors including consumer internet\, mobile\, and retail. In addition to his work leading Resident\, Ran continues to help mentor young entrepreneurs. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College. Born in Israel and raised in Kenya\, Ran currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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/the-billion-dollar-brand-youve-never-heard-of-with-ran-reske/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T193000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240723T001915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T221235Z
UID:23522-1725557400-1725564600@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnAustin Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Austin for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati \nAddress: 900 S Capital of Texas Hwy\, Austin\, TX 78746 \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-summer-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Austin\, Austin\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin,Chapter Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T193000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
CREATED:20240816T174734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T181851Z
UID:23582-1724952600-1724959800@foundersnetwork.com
SUMMARY:fnNYC Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in New York City for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: PHD Terrace | Dream Midtown \nAddress: 210 W 55th St\, New York\, NY 10019 \n  \nfnNYC Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Doug Lessing\nGrowth Chair: Ford Seeman\nMembership Chair: Dave Renz\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-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Dream Midtown\, by Hyatt\, 210 West 55th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T193000
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SUMMARY:fnDC Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Washington\, DC for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Agora Tysons \nAddress: 7911 Westpark Dr\, Tysons\, McLean\, VA 22102 \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-summer-happy-hour-2/
LOCATION:Agora Tysons Mediterranean Restaurant\, Agora Tysons Mediterranean Restaurant\, McLean\, VA\, 22102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,DC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
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SUMMARY:How Ian Collins Built 7 Startups by Solving Real Problems
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nCommon startup wisdom suggests startup founders should focus less on chasing the next big idea and more on identifying a problem worth solving. For 30 years\, serial entrepreneur Ian Collins has taken that guidance to heart. Across his impressive career\, each of the seven tech startups he’s founded has stemmed from a single\, powerful source: a real-world problem that needed a solution. \nIn a fireside chat with Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes on August 27\, Ian will dissect his entrepreneurial journey\, revealing the fascinating stories behind each of his successful ventures. From navigating the early days of mobile networks to developing solutions for the burgeoning chatbot revolution\, Ian will showcase his ability to identify critical customer pain points across diverse industries. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nIan Collins is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for innovation & problem solving. Ian was most recently the founder and CEO of Wysdom.AI\, one of the first AI evaluation solutions for the enterprise. Through his career Ian has founded 7 tech companies over the past 30 years by focusing on solving real problems in large markets. \nAfter starting his career as an engineer in the telecom industry Ian’s entrepreneurial journey started in the 90s when cellular networks were emerging as a new technology and there was demand around the world for talented engineers. Then he applied that domain expertise to the emerging internet and founded a company to take the internet from the desktop to mobile phones. After that he solved a problem that the telecom industry had supporting smartphones as they took over the mobile device market. The next challenge was helping the mass market avoid the loss of digital photos and music before cloud storage was cheap and plentiful. Then most recently Ian saw that AI was going to need an independent evaluation framework and solved that problem for the enterprise contact center industry. \nIan invests in\, mentors and sits on the boards of startups and is currently working on his next company. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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/how-ian-collins-built-7-startups-by-solving-real-problems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240824T193000
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SUMMARY:fnSV Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Silicon Valley for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: President’s Terrace – Rooftop Bar \nAddress: 488 University Avenue Palo Alto\, CA 94301 \n  \nfnSilicon Valley Chapter Leadership Team\n\nChapter Director: Sophie Alcorn\nMembership/Growth Chair: Johanna Behm\nEvent Planning Committee: Anna Lindström\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/fnsv-chapter-summer-happy-hour/
LOCATION:488 University Ave\, 488 University Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,Silicon Valley
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240822T103000
DTSTAMP:20250322T034929
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T223423Z
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SUMMARY:Bookkeeping Fundamentals for Startups with Richard Lavina of Taxfyle
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nStruggling to keep your startup’s finances organized? You’re not alone. A significant number (around 60%) of small business owners feel they lack financial knowledge\, making bookkeeping a common challenge for startups. \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on August 22\, Taxfyle Founder Richard Lavina will share the essentials of bookkeeping specifically for startups. This session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to manage your startup’s finances effectively. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn: \nThe key differences between bookkeeping for startups and traditional businesses \n\nWhy building an emergency cash fund is crucial for startups\nHow to factor funding into your financial management strategy\nHow to leverage bookkeeping insights to fuel your startup’s growth\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nRichard Lavina is Taxfyle’s CEO and Co-Founder. He founded Taxfyle in 2015 to democratize access to professional accounting services. From 2010 to 2015\, Richard worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as an auditor\, leading projects for key clients and conducting international mergers and acquisitions. He’s been a licensed CPA since 2014. \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/bookkeeping-fundamentals-for-startups-with-richard-lavina-of-taxfyle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T103000
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SUMMARY:The Entrepreneurial Operating System for Startups with Meryl Simmons
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nMany founders find themselves pulled in a million directions\, often juggling product development\, fundraising\, team management\, and everything in between.  \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on August 20\, Meryl Simmons will help founders learn how to navigate the day to day chaos and become more efficient\, focused\, and in control\, using the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Meryl is a Professional EOS implementer\, and the Founder and CEO of Blossom and Lead\, a business coaching and organizational leadership and facilitating service.  \nEOS is a structured and proven system that helps entrepreneurial companies set clear goals\, align their team and define who is accountable for what\, and how to execute consistently.. This webinar will introduce you to the foundations of the EOS system\, providing you with actionable takeaways you can implement immediately\, to revolutionize the way your company functions.  \nThe webinar will teach founders how to: \n\nSimplify and craft your vision to gain alignment\nGet more of the right things done so you can move faster. \nImplement a simple and clear structure that drives accountability\nFacilitate effective communication.\n\n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nMeryl Simmons is a dynamic leader and EOS Implementer who offers a unique perspective from her background in healthcare\, health tech\, and medical devices. Prior to coaching\, she has led\, coached\, and guided companies through rapid growth as an early hire\, consultant\, and fractional executive at startups and scaleups. Meryl works with entrepreneurial companies with 10-350 employees\, helping CEOs\, founders\, and leadership teams clarify their vision\, gain traction\, and build healthy teams to achieve sustainable growth and success. \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/the-entrepreneurial-operating-system-for-startups-with-meryl-simmons/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T214252Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nFrom MVP to market leader\, every stage of your tech startup journey presents unique obstacles. \nJoin our virtual meet and greet to discover how Founders Network can connect you with the resources\, guidance\, and community you need to thrive. \n  \nThis info session is perfect for you if: \n  \n\nYou’re a founder of a tech startup\nYou’re looking to accelerate your growth and avoid common pitfalls\nYou’re feeling isolated and need a support network\n\n\nAt this session\, you’ll learn: \n  \n\nHow Founders Network can help you overcome the challenges of being a tech founder\nThe benefits of membership\, including access to a network of 600+ experienced founders\nReal-life success stories from founders who have benefited from Founders Network\n\n  \nAgenda \n​Short presentation on Founders Network + a Q&A with an FN member. \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 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/virtual-meet-and-greet-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240813T110000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Billions: The Serial Entrepreneur’s Journey with Henrik Werdelin
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nFrom his early days spearheading award-winning digital products at MTV to co-founding BarkBox\, a company that revolutionized the pet care industry\, Henrik Werdelin has worn many hats throughout his entrepreneurial journey. \nBut have you ever wondered what happens to serial entrepreneurs after they’ve built a billion-dollar company? \nIn a fireside chat with Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes on August 13\, Henrik will discuss entrepreneurship as a career path: the ups\, downs\, and unique challenges faced by serial entrepreneurs after achieving a major milestone. He’ll also share how to navigate the in-between time and redefine your purpose along with strategies for staying relevant and engaged in the ever-evolving startup ecosystem. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nHenrik Werdelin is the co-founder of BARK (BarkBox) as well as Founding Partner of Prehype\, a venture development firm headquartered in New York with offices in London and Copenhagen. His latest book is The Acorn Method – about how companies can grow in an ever-changing environment. Henrik has been part of the startup scene since 2005 as both an investor\, founder\, and advisor. \nHis experience ranges from being Entrepreneur in Residence at Index Ventures to working with\, advising or investing in start-ups like HotPotato (now Facebook)\, GoTryItOn (now Rent the Runway)\, ReadMill (now DropBox) and Sunrise (now Microsoft). Before being an entrepreneur/angel\, Werdelin was Vice President of Product Development and Strategy for MTV Networks International spearheading the development of many of MTV’s award winning products. He is a frequent speaker at top-tier business schools and has been quoted in numerous publications and media outlets on subjects such as corporate innovation\, product design and entrepreneurship. He is Danish but lives in the US with his family\, where he was named amongst the Top 100 most Creative by the industry magazine Fast Company and Silicon Alley Insider’s ‘100 People in Tech’. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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-billions-the-serial-entrepreneurs-journey-with-henrik-werdelin/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240731T193000
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SUMMARY:fnChicago Chapter Summer Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nJoin Founders Network members in Chicago for a Summer Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members\, discuss startup challenges\, and celebrate recently achieved milestones. \nVenue: Moe’s Cantina – River North \nAddress: 155 W Kinzie St\, Chicago\, IL 60654 \n  \nfnChicago Chapter Leadership Team\n\nGrowth Chair: Jason Jacobsohn\nMembership Chair: Andy Cwik\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-summer-happy-hour/
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:20240731T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T204739Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Marketplace Giant: Flywheel's Journey to $835 Million
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nIn 2014\, Patrick Miller co-founded Flywheel Digital\, a cloud-based platform that revolutionized how brands sell across online marketplaces. Fueled by a strategic vision\, Patrick and his team bootstrapped Flywheel from a scrappy startup into a leading platform with solutions for more than 400 digital marketplaces. \nThrough a series of smart acquisitions\, they integrated multiple companies to create a powerful\, one-stop platform. Last year\, this journey culminated in Flywheel’s impressive $835 million acquisition by Omnichannel. \nOn July 31\, Patrick will join Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes for a fireside chat. He’ll delve into the Flywheel story\, sharing the highs and lows\, and how prioritizing and investing his team helped fueled their meteoric rise. From the early days of running major ad campaigns on personal credit cards to scaling to a global team of 2\,000+\, Patrick will offer invaluable insights for entrepreneurs at all stages. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nPatrick Miller co-founded and is a Director of Flywheel Digital\, a pioneering digital advertising\, eCommerce\, and technology firm that optimizes sales and media for the world’s largest brands. Patrick led client engagements\, product\, technology and data science for Flywheel. By verticalizing technology and managed services\, Flywheel became the largest advertiser across Amazon\, Walmart\, Instacart and other leading marketplaces. Under Miller’s leadership\, Flywheel grew to more than 2\,000 colleagues with global operations in the Americas\, Europe\, APAC\, and China while acquiring\, creating\, and integrating twelve industry-leading businesses. \nFlywheel was acquired by Omnicom Media Group\, North America’s largest purchaser of media\, in January 2024 in what was Omnicom’s largest ever acquisition. This is the second time Flywheel was acquired\, previously by Ascential\, PLC in 2018. Miller continues to serve on the Board of Directors at Flywheel as well as on the boards of eCommerce company Workflow Labs and legal AI company\, ThoughtRiver. Miller also serves on the Board of Directors for Sheppard Pratt Hospital\, the nation’s largest private\, nonprofit provider of mental health. \nA frequent speaker at industry events\, Miller has presented at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity\, CES\, Cleveland Research eCommerce Summit\, Amazon Unboxed\, as well as numerous direct brand engagements. \nPrior to founding Flywheel\, Miller was Director of Community Building and Web Services at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation where he was responsible for social\, web\, and online fundraising optimization. Miller continues to be engaged in the environmental non profit space\, serving on the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Board as well as leading their PAC efforts. Prior to serving on the LCV Board\, Miller held board positions on the Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park\, International Mountain Bicycling Regional Leadership Council\, MD Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Council\, MD Recreation Trail Program\, and MORE Mountain Bicycling Trails Advocacy. \nMiller spent his early career in politics\, overseeing web\, email\, GOTV direct mail\, and outdoor advertising for the winning 2002 MD Gubernatorial candidate. Miller went on to serve in the administration where he was the youngest member of the senior staff. \nPatrick is married to Dr. Amy Plotkin\, an Anatomic Pathologist and Director of the Biorepository Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center. They have two toddlers\, two cats\, one dog\, and plenty of chaos. Patrick is also a competitive mountain biker\, mediocre cook\, and avid reader. Miller is a graduate of James Madison University\, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in English. \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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/building-a-marketplace-giant-flywheels-journey-to-835-million/
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SUMMARY:Startup Idea Validation: The Value of Being Your First Customer
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nWhen Itziar Diez-Canedo and her sister Maite co-founded Via\, they set out to build a U.S.-based company with a team of engineers in Mexico City. As they navigated the complexities of employment laws\, compliance\, and currency exchange\, they had a “lightbulb” moment: What if there was software that enabled small businesses to hire top talent globally with ease and confidence? This realization led to the creation of Via. The company flourished\, and in 2023\, it was acquired by Justworks to enhance its international hiring solutions. \nIn a webinar for Founders Network on July 25\, Itziar\, VP of International at Justworks\, will lead an insightful discussion on startup idea validation and the value of being your own first customer. She will share key takeaways on testing and learning\, addressing unmet needs\, overcoming entrepreneurial challenges\, and how these experiences shape her current role in driving Justworks’ go-to-market strategy for international solutions. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from Itziar’s entrepreneurial journey and her expertise in international hiring. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: \nItziar Diez-Canedo is the Co-Founder of Via and VP\, International at Justworks. In her role as VP\, Itziar focuses on international go-to-market strategy \nIn 2017\, Itziar and co-founder Maite Diez-Canedo launched Via to support small businesses hiring beyond borders. With strong customer relationships\, a focus on local support\, and a vision to grow\, Itziar and Maite joined forces with Justworks\, a technology company leveling the playing field for small businesses\, to accelerate the company’s international solutions and bring them to more small businesses around the world. Prior to Via and Justworks\, Itziar worked with startups from around the world as head of strategy for global startup programs at Citi. \nItziar earned her Master’s at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and currently lives in Miami. \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/startup-idea-validation-the-value-of-being-your-first-customer/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nFrom MVP to market leader\, every stage of your tech startup journey presents unique obstacles. \nJoin our virtual meet and greet to discover how Founders Network can connect you with the resources\, guidance\, and community you need to thrive. \n  \nThis info session is perfect for you if: \n  \n\nYou’re a founder of a tech startup\nYou’re looking to accelerate your growth and avoid common pitfalls\nYou’re feeling isolated and need a support network\n\n\nAt this session\, you’ll learn: \n  \n\nHow Founders Network can help you overcome the challenges of being a tech founder\nThe benefits of membership\, including access to a network of 600+ experienced founders\nReal-life success stories from founders who have benefited from Founders Network\n\n  \nAgenda \n​Short presentation on Founders Network + a Q&A with an FN member. \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 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/virtual-meet-and-greet-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240716T093000
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SUMMARY:Building a Fintech Disruptor: A Fireside Chat with Vishal Garg
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\nWhen Vishal Garg founded Better.com in 2015\, he wasn’t just launching a mortgage company – he was embarking on a mission to revolutionize an entire industry. Frustrated by the slow\, opaque\, and often predatory practices of traditional lenders\, Vishal leveraged his background in financial technology to create a better way. Better.com\, under his leadership\, has become a pioneer in proptech\, streamlining the mortgage process for borrowers and lenders alike. \nIn a fireside chat with Founders Network Founder and CEO Kevin Holmes on July 16\, Vishal will share his journey building Better.com into the #1 digital mortgage lender in America. During the event Vishal will detail his strategies for leveraging technology to disrupt the traditional mortgage industry\, offering insights for entrepreneurs looking to innovate in established markets. \n  \nOpening Remarks @ 9:30am PT\nJoin us for opening remarks with Dina Fattom\, Member Success Manager at Founders Network\, to get the latest updates from the Network and opportunities for getting involved. \n  \nKeynote Speaker @ 9:40am PT\nVishal Garg is the Founder and CEO of Better\, the # 1 digital mortgage lender in America. Better is on a mission to make homeownership faster\, cheaper\, and just plain better for all Americans by leveraging technology and automation to streamline the home-buying process and remove biases. Since its founding in 2015\, Better has originated over $100 billion in home loans\, more than $38 billion in insurance\, and over $3 billion in real estate transactions\, all entirely online and commission-free. In January 2023\, the company announced one of its biggest innovations yet with One Day Mortgage\, a breakthrough innovation in the real estate industry that allows customers to go online\, get pre-approved\, lock their rate and get a mortgage Commitment Letter from Better\, all within 24 hours. In August 2023\, the fintech company went public via SPAC. \nVishal has received numerous awards\, including E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year\, Housing Wire’s Most Influential Mortgage Executive\, and the Golden Pegleg Award for Outstanding Alumni from Stuyvesant High School. \nOriginally from India\, Vishal is a lifelong New Yorker. He grew up in Queens\, NY\, and graduated from Stuyvesant High School and NYU. Vishal now lives in downtown Manhattan with his loving wife and three kids. \n  \n  \nStage-Based Roundtables @ 10:30am PT \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/building-a-fintech-disruptor-a-fireside-chat-with-vishal-garg/
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