In-Person Event

Startup Co-Founder 101: How to Find the Right Partner

Learn how to recruit co-founders

Date
Oct 13, 2015
Time
02:30 pm - 05:00 pm
Address
Venture Hive, 1010 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, USA
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Do you have an idea for a technology company, but don't have all of the skills necessary to bring the company into reality? Then join us for Startup Co-Founder 101 Event, produced in partnership with CoFoundersLab. This event begins with a workshop to help aspiring founders understand what to look for in a co-founder, and effectively pitch their startup idea to prospective co-founders. Then, attendees speed-pitch their idea to other attendees, based on the type of co-founder they are looking for and industries they are interested in. Join us for a fun night where you can build the team to make your business happen!

Who Should Attend?

  • Anyone who is starting or planning to start a technology company
  • Anyone who is interested in co-founding or joining the team of an early stage technology company
  • Anyone interesting in learning how co-founder arrangements typically work

 

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Overview of "What to Look for in a Co-Founder"
  • Overview of "How to Effectively Pitch Your Idea" for Potential Co-Founders
  • Workshop on how to contruct a simple co-founder pitch
  • Co-Founder Speed Networking Session
  • Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant

 

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

Speakers

Carlos

Carlos Icaza

CTO @ RCTSports

Jose

Jose Rocha

Assistant Professor of Management @ Gus Machado School of Business, St. Thomas University

Platinum Partners

Loyal VC Founder Capital

Local Partners

Mana Tech The Veteran Fund Brass Ring Ventures Founders Rise Miami Startup Grind Miami The LAB Miami

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