In-Person Event
Founder Meet & Greet Istanbul: In-Person Networking for AI-Native Founders
Meet founders, get straight feedback from FI directors, and find people worth building with.
An in-person morning for founders in Istanbul. No panel, no slides, no pitch deck. Three things happen here: you meet founders stuck on the same problems you are, you get straight feedback on your idea from the FI Türkiye co-directors who are in the room rather than on a stage, and you meet people worth starting a company with. Any stage counts, including idea stage. You don't need a deck, a prototype, a team, or a company yet. Just bring one real problem you're stuck on. Founder Institute is now the world's largest AI-native company builder, with 9,000+ graduates across 100+ countries who've raised over $2 billion.
The venue will be confirmed in the coming days.
What You'll Learn:
- Discover more about the local Turkey program in a relaxed setting.
- Gain insights into the FI accelerator experience from Directors, Mentors and Alumni.
- Understand the value of building relationships with fellow founders and entrepreneurs.
- Have the opportunity to ask questions and connect directly with key people in the FI network.
Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring founders and early-stage entrepreneurs looking to connect and learn.
- Anyone who is looking for a cofounder or would want to join a startup as a cofounder.
- Anyone interested in joining a startup accelerator.
- Anyone who has a pre-seed tech company or a startup idea.
Additional Resources:
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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 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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Ozan Sonmez
Partner @ The Brutally Honest
Platinum Partners
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