Peer Mentorship for Marketplace Founders
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Marketplace Founders Initiative
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Personalized onboarding with Lead Mentor
Peer network of 600+ founders
Pitch practice with Tier 1 VCs
Discounts on hosting and services
Global and local founders-only forums
Trusted Partner Directory
Exclusive Founders Network events
Connect with one of the world’s largest invitation-only founder communities
Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders driving marketplace innovation
Join 600+ Startup Founders
Founders Network has been a tremendous resource. We benefited from deals, pitch help and other content, personalized mentoring, and introductions to potential investors. Great investment!
Founders Network has been a tremendous resource. We benefited from deals, pitch help and other content, personalized mentoring, and introductions to potential investors. Great investment!
Upcoming Events
During COVID, we’re making our virtual events available to healthtech founders everywhere. Register for a complimentary ticket to learn from fellow founders, investors and partners. Already used your free guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.
fnBike Ride
April 26 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm PDT fnBike Ride
Come join other founders on a Friday morning ride! Everyone is invited! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow startup founders, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More
at Ornot BikefnHike with Los Angeles Chapter – O’Melveny Park
April 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm PDT fnHike with Los Angeles Chapter – O’Melveny Park
Come join the fnLA Chapter leaders and other founders on a Sunday morning hike! Everyone is invited! Meeting point: Parking lot – https://maps.app.goo.gl/2RTgt6BkKkn12XkA7 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm PT 10:00-10:30 — Meet ... Read More
at Los AngelesfnIRL 2024: Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape
May 1 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm PDT fnIRL 2024: Fundraising in a Shifting Landscape
***Please Register HERE*** Amidst a shifting economic landscape and cautious investor sentiment, navigating the path to secure funding has become more intricate than ever. fnIRL 2024 brings together seasoned ... Read More
at One Market PlazaStartup Scaling AMA with Serial Entrepreneur Lior Klisman
May 7 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PDT Startup Scaling AMA with Serial Entrepreneur Lior Klisman
Join us for an AMA on startup scaling with Lior Klisman to learn how to navigate this stage of the startup journey. According to the Startup Genome Project, 74% of ... Read More
Startup Founder Firsts: How to Secure a Co-Founder, Customers, and Cash
May 16 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am PDT Startup Founder Firsts: How to Secure a Co-Founder, Customers, and Cash
Are you struggling to tick off those essential first boxes – securing a co-founder, landing your first customer, building a prototype, and attracting investment? You’re not alone. But the ... Read More
Past events
fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour
April 25 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm EDT fnDC Chapter Spring Happy Hour
Join Founders Network members in Washington DC for a Spring Happy Hour. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with your fellow chapter members, discuss startup challenges, and celebrate recently ... Read More
at BJ’s Restaurant & BrewhouseStartup Scaling on a Budget with Erin Fulton
April 25 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am PDT Startup Scaling on a Budget with Erin Fulton
Join Erin Fulton, an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare space, as she shares her inspiring startup journey in a Founders Network global keynote on ... Read More
Behind the Curtain: Insiders Guide to Investors
April 24 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT Behind the Curtain: Insiders Guide to Investors
Tired of the “spray and pray” approach to startup fundraising? Join us on April 24 for an evening designed to pull back the curtain and provide a rare glimpse ... Read More
at First Citizens Bank
Partners
Weathering the Storm: How to Prepare Your Startup for a Recession
The startup world thrives on innovation and calculated risks. But even the most brilliant ideas can struggle during an economic downturn. As whispers of a recession grow louder, a recent …
Equity Refresh: A Powerful Tool for Startup Talent Retention
Attracting and retaining top talent is crucial for startup success. With a constant battle for skilled employees, founders need to get creative with their compensation packages. Stock options and equity …
Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising: The Ultimate Guide to Financing Your Startup
The vast majority of startups rely on internal funding sources to get off the ground. According to the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s report, personal savings, loans, and revenue are the …
Startup Compensation and Hiring Get a Reality Check in 2024
Remember the days of hyper-growth, seemingly endless funding rounds, and throwing fistfuls of equity at every talented recruit who walked through the door? Those days are on hold. According to …
Startup Funding for Black Founders Plummets in 2023
The year 2023 witnessed a stark reversal of progress for Black entrepreneurs in the venture capital landscape. After a period of heightened awareness and pledges of increased support following the …