Online Event
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore
Generate ideas that solve real problems and have real funding potential
Date
Aug 18, 2026
Time
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Having an idea isn't hard. Having an idea that investors take seriously is. Many founders build around mild inconveniences instead of painful, urgent problems. The result? Weak traction and polite rejections.In this interactive workshop, Jonathan Greechan (Co-founder & CEO at Founder Institute) shares the frameworks used to help thousands of founders pressure-test their ideas before pitching, building, or fundraising. You'll learn how investors evaluate early-stage opportunities and how to shape your idea accordingly. Before you write a line of code, make sure you're solving the right problem.
What You'll Learn:
- How to avoid common startup mistakes and learn how to refine your ideas.
- Proven strategies for generating successful startup concepts.
- Six actionable frameworks to help you develop your ideas.
- Networking and idea-sharing for valuable feedback and potential co-founder connections.
Featured Speaker:
- Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan 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 over 100 countries, producing over 8,900 portfolio companies with nearly $[total funding] in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents.
Who Should Attend:
- Anyone who has an early-stage company or a startup idea.
- Anyone who would like feedback on their idea or pitch.
- Anyone that is interested in joining a new startup or looking for a co-founder.
Additional Resources:
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Pitch Your Startup, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Explore other Startup Events, learn more about How to Pitch Your Startup, 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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
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