In-Person Event

Founder Happy Hour and Networking (in-person)

Easy Networking Before New Cohort Kicks off

Date
Oct 09, 2025
Time
06:00 pm - 08:00 pm
Address
Ala Restaurant & Lounge, 1320 19th St NW, Washington, DC
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If you have a startup or startup idea and would like to get feedback and guidance from top local mentors, entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders - join this exclusive but inclusive Happy Hour hosted by Founder Institute and Seed2Table. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to pitch expert mentors and ask them questions about their business strategy, key decisions, next steps, and more. Learn the investor perspective, product development and meet your future team member!

Who should Attend?

  • Anyone who wants feedback from leading local mentors
  • Anyone who has a pre-seed company or a startup idea
  • Anyone who wants to learn about entrepreneurship and VC perspective

What is the Agenda?

  • Welcome and Socializing
  • Introduction to the Founder Institute & Seed2Table
  • Continue Networking 

About Seed2Table

  • Seed2Table hosts exclusive events that connect startups with investors, influencers, government, and communities.

  • Events are a unique mix of networking, short presentations, and dinner with some of the most exceptional and influential startups and investors in the world - all hosted in some of the most exclusive venues.

  • ​In addition to its standard highly curated events, Seed2Table supports local communities of entrepreneurs across the country and hosts public events like this one.

For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and tech events available in Pennwest, see our list of Startup Resources.

Additional Resources:

Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Program Director @ FI Washington DC

Andrey

Andrey Mikhalchuk

COO @ Seed 2 Table

Platinum Partners

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