In-Person Event

Startup Founder 101: Building a Food & Beverage Startup

Learn the basics of being a startup founder

Date
Aug 02, 2016
Time
05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
Rise New York, 43 W 23rd St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
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If you are curious about what it is like to run a successful startup, then join us for Startup Founder 101. Hear candid talks by successful entrepreneurs, sharing best practices, strategies and mistakes to avoid from those who have done it before. How do you get started on your entrepreneurial journey? How do you find talented people to join your team? What is it really like to build a successful company?

This Month: Building an Food and Beverage Startup

Have you ever had an idea for a new delicious snack or food concept? Today's innovative business come in all shapes and sizes, from a variety of sectors and while we're all passionate about technology, who doesn't love to eat and drink? So this month, come learn about what it takes to build a business in the F&B space from those who are in the trenches.

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company
  • Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder
  • Anyone curious about what it is like to build a successful startup

 What are some of the Topics?

  • Similarities and differences between tech & CPG
  • How to build a brand from the ground up
  • How to test and iterate on an idea with real consumers
  • Stories of success, failure and everything in between
  • How to recruit initial Co-Founders, employees and partners
  • and more...

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute
  • Speaker Talks
  • Question and Answer

 

This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://FI.co/events.

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Speakers

Hudson

Hudson Gaines-Ross

Founder @ Rise Coffee

Mike

Mike Lee

CEO @ Studio Industries & The Future Market

Alexis

Alexis Beechen

CEO @ The Drop

Steffan

Steffan Bankier

Co-Founder @ Public House

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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