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New York Startup Mentor Programs
New York is the second highest performing startup ecosystem in the world according to the Startup Genome Report (2018). In the last five years, NYC has grown from $2.3 billion invested in 2012 to $13 billion in 2017, justifying excitement about the future. Only second to Silicon Valley, the NYC startup movement is stamping its own path in the startup world while building a reputation for being able to scale quickly. With access to capital and talent, New York is a fantastic place to start a company.
Founders Network’s mission is in connecting New York City Founders and startups with a global support network. Based in Silicon Valley, Founders Network provides NYC with a direct connection to its west coast counterpart. Our New York members have the ability to operate knowing they have a global mentorship network behind them.
Mentorship from select New York founders
Gain Access To:
Peer mentorship program with fellow tech founders
Global, stage and local founder forums
Pitch practice with tier 1 vc’s
Proactive support and introductions from staff
Biannual global conferences
Accelerator grade discounts
Exclusive local Founders Network events
Connecting New York Founders with each other and the Founders Network community.
FN is a quality group of entrepreneurs. Everyone in the room is serious about what he or she is building. On any topic, someone there is qualified to give advice based on actual experience.
Halfway through my first year, my membership had already paid for itself. I was able to learn from my fellow founders, network with investors, and navigate startup challenges by leveraging the forum. The helpful and willing spirit of the group is the key ingredient that makes this community worth every penny.
The forum allows for instant access to a huge group of high caliber founders. What’s interesting about Founders Network is that it’s perfect for a person starting their first company, but also their second, third, and so on.
Each Founders Network Chapter has an appointed Chapter Leadership Team. Made up of founders who have chosen to volunteer their time, they are on deck to give advice, facilitate events, and lead the growth of the Chapter.
Leadership Positions Available
Events
Peer Advisory Roundtables
Thought Leadership Keynotes
Happy Hours
Virtual Pitch Practice Ft. Tier 1 VC’s
Virtual Office Hours Ft. Tier 1 VC’s
Upcoming events
There are no upcoming events at this time.Past events
Raised $62.2M & Backed by Google Ventures: Fireside Chat ft. Aleksandr Yampolskiy
September 20, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EDT Raised $62.2M & Backed by Google Ventures: Fireside Chat ft. Aleksandr Yampolskiy
Sit down with Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, for an intimate founder-only discussion surrounding scale, fundraising, and product. Over the last 4 years, Aleks has raised $62.2M from Google Ventures, ... Read More
at DentonsScaling to $53M ft. Peter Mattis (Co-Founder of Cockroach Labs)
November 8, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm UTC-4 Scaling to $53M ft. Peter Mattis (Co-Founder of Cockroach Labs)
Sit down with Peter Mattis, Co-Founder and VP of Engineering of Cockroach Labs, for an intimate founder-only discussion surrounding scale, fundraising, and product. Since it’s founding in 2015, Cockroach Labs has raised $53.5M and ... Read More
at DentonsfnNYC Roundtable ft Alex Andrei (Founder of Big Interview)
January 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST fnNYC Roundtable ft Alex Andrei (Founder of Big Interview)
We believe that no one is more qualified to give founders advice than other founders. That is why our roundtables feature founders who have achieved noteworthy scale, and want to pay it forward by sharing their journey.
at Google – NYfnNYC Roundtable ft Jeremy Johnson founder of 2U & Andela (IPO, raised $400M+)
April 18, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT fnNYC Roundtable ft Jeremy Johnson founder of 2U & Andela (IPO, raised $400M+)
We believe that no one is more qualified to give founders advice than other founders. That is why our roundtables feature founders who have achieved noteworthy scale, and want to ... Read More
at DentonsNYC VC Fireside Chat ft Mat Kaliski, Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital – Hosted by Founders Network & EGFS
July 17, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT NYC VC Fireside Chat ft Mat Kaliski, Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital – Hosted by Founders Network & EGFS
Please join NYC tech founders at WeWork Labs on July 17th for a fireside chat with Mat Kaliski, Principal at Rubicon Venture Capital, lead by fnMember and President at Corsis, ... Read More
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Remote-First Culture as a Competitive Advantage
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