In-Person Event

Founder Institute Showcase & Investor VIP Reception

Learn about cutting-edge technology businesses

Date
May 31, 2016
Time
03:00 pm - 06:00 pm
Address
Broward College - Downtown, 225 E Las Olas Blvd, Floor 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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Get a first look at technology companies that you will read about tomorrow. Meet the most recent Graduates of the Founder Institute in South Florida and learn about the diverse businesses they are building.
The event will open to media, mentors and the general public at 7:00pm when the most promising graduates from South Florida will be pitching investors for funding their companies.

The Founder Institute is the world’s most challenging and effective program to start a company with global presence in 120 cities around the world.

Who Should Attend?

  • Angel and early-stage investors looking to invest in startups
  • Anyone who is interested in innovative companies coming out of Fort Lauderdale
  • Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
  • Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently

 

What is the Agenda?

  • 6:00-7:00pm: Private Investor VIP Reception (invite-only and limited to 25 seats)
  • 7:00-8:30pm: Founder Showcase (general public)
  • 8:30-9:30pm: General Reception (general public)

 

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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Rodolfo

Rodolfo Novarini

Director @ Founder Institute South Florida

Platinum Partners

Loyal VC Founder Capital

Local Partners

Salmon Legal Group General Provision Wyncode Broward College Innovation Hub The Jim Moran Institute Golden Seeds Keiretsu Forum 1Apeiron

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