Moscow Startup Founder 101

 
 
 

The Founder Showcase, hosted by HubSpot for Startups, is Silicon Valley's leading international startup pitch event - helping pre-seed startups learn, launch, and connect to investors. At this interactive online event, you can watch the pitches of promising pre-seed startups from across the globe. We'll also feature an inspiring keynote presentation from a top global entrepreneur or investor. Stay after the pitches to network and connect with the hundreds of international founders, investors, advisors, and executives in attendance!

❯❯ This is an interactive, live online event. To access the event, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16423

❯ Who Should Attend?

• Angel and early-stage investors looking to invest in startups
• Alumni, mentors, and friends of the Founder Institute
• Anyone interested in launching a technology company
• Anyone interested in learning about the innovative companies coming out of Founder Institute and beyond

Founder Showcase is hosted by HubSpot for Startups

HubSpot for Startups empowers startups to achieve unprecedented growth and accelerate scaling with a startup-friendly pricing plan of up to 90% off on essential tools needed to boost lead generation, supercharge sales, and streamline customer service. With the HubSpot Growth Platform, startups can leverage world-class software, cutting-edge educational resources, and powerful integrations to acquire and retain more customers than ever before.

Learn more about HubSpot for Startups here.

❯❯ This is an interactive, live online event. To access the event, RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16423

 
 
 

Startup founders wear many hats and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. However, as your business grows, it becomes necessary to allocate tasks and focus on the big picture. In this webinar, we will discuss the art of delegation with our guest speakers, Isaac Kassab and Monty Ngan, who will share practical strategies they have developed in their work. Join us to explore the benefits of assigning responsibilities for increased efficiency, better decision-making, and improved team morale.

❯ What You'll Learn:

• How to practice delegating before it gets overwhelming
• How to identify what can and should be delegated
• Some easy-to-assign tasks and recommended processes

❯ Featured Speakers:

• Isaac Kassab - Co-Founder at Catena: Isaac has worked with hundreds of founders to help them get access to top assistants from the Philippines. Catena specializes in finding sharp generalists that wouldn't otherwise be on websites like Upwork—think chemical engineers, product managers, and financial analysts. Isaac focuses on startup conversations and uncovers founders' underlying needs. In addition to his work at Catena, Isaac is involved in real estate and prop-tech investment projects.
• Monty Ngan - Co-Founder at Catena: Monty is a serial startup founder and investor. His company Catena empowers other startup founders to find the best talent that fits their needs. Previously, he worked at McKinsey and founded and sold a prop-tech startup in Canada. He holds a bachelor's in economics from Wharton.

❯ Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Startup Hiring, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16525 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

 
 
 

Are you interested in learning about corporate venture building? Join us for an insightful panel event featuring seasoned innovation experts sharing their experiences and knowledge. Our panelists have successfully launched new ventures for renowned companies such as Nestle and Unilever, bringing over 20 years of experience in corporate innovation. Whether you're a newcomer or seeking advanced strategies to enhance your existing program, this event promises to provide actionable insights and guidance on creating a thriving venture-building ecosystem within your organization!

❯ What You'll Learn:

• Key strategies for large organizations to successfully launch and implement a corporate venture-building program
• How to secure leadership buy-in, align organizational goals, and cultivate a supportive culture that ensures the success of your corporate venture-building program
• How to assemble an effective venture-building team, establish a structured process, and leverage existing resources for maximizing the potential of your corporate venture-building program

❯ About the Panel:

• Misha de Sterke - Founder of 10X Growth: Misha is the Founder of 10X Growth - a boutique agency that works with large organizations to simplify the venture-building process with its battle-tested methodology. He spent the last 15 years helping international organizations like Nestle, Unilever, and Philips innovate systematically at scale.
• Tatiana Lemos - Partner at 10X Growth: Tatiana is a partner at 10X Growth and brings over 20+ years of experience in marketing and innovation. She has worked with global brands like Nestle and Unilever to launch new ventures. She has also advised large organizations on how to launch their own startup accelerator.

❯ Upcoming Bootcamp:
If you want to learn more about launching a successful corporate venture-building program, join our upcoming Corporate Venture Building Bootcamp. This course will be led by Misha and is 5 hours long (split over two days). He will cover core venture-building principles in more detail and advise on the roadblocks ahead. We highly recommend signing up if you are looking at revising or kickstarting your innovation mandate.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16637 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!

 
 
 

A startup accelerator is only as strong as the caliber of founders in its programs. But with a vast increase in accelerators from the recent startup boom, it is becoming harder and harder to differentiate and reach potential applicants. At this interactive online event, Founder Institute leaders will share best practices on how to source (and evaluate) quality deal flow based on their experience generating over 100,000 applicants to hundreds of startup accelerators worldwide.

❯ What You'll Learn

• Startup accelerator and incubator trends in 2023
• Proven frameworks and strategies to get quality deal flow in a current competitive environment
• Steps to improve your diligence and startup selection process

❯ Featured Speakers:

• Jonathan Greechan - CEO & Co-Founder at Founder Institute: Jonathan is the Co-Founder & CEO of The Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 cities and 95 countries, which have produced over [[total_companies]] portfolio companies with nearly $2 billion in venture funding.
• Ryan Micheletti- Head of Global Operations at Founder Institute: Ryan led the operations team that launched over 6,500 portfolio companies across 200 cities with a global mentor network of over 35,000 Mentors. His personal portfolio includes 600+ Startups that have raised $200M+ in Funding with an enterprise value of over $2B.
• Diane Bailey - Head of Accelerator Growth at Founder Institute: Diane has extensive experience getting companies from 0 to 1 in the most cost-efficient and effective way possible. She also leads the FI Colorado Core Program.

Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about our Accelerator Lab Bootcamp for accelerator professionals, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/16680 to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!