In-Person Event
Founder Night Out: Meet Yaounde's Tech Founders, Investors and Operators
Meet the founders, investors, and operators actually building in Yaounde, in one room.
You have watched enough webinars. What you have not done is talk to the people building in this city.
No stage, no slides, no panel. A short opening, structured introductions so nobody is stranded, and then the evening is yours. Founders at every stage, local investors with no obligation to pitch or be pitched, and operators who can actually help with something.
Register now. Bring what you are working on and what you are stuck on.
What You'll Learn:
- Who is building what in Yaounde right now, from the people building it;
- Which local investors are active and what they are looking at;
- What the operators in the room can help with;
- Where the local ecosystem is strong and where it is thin;
- How to keep the conversations going after the night ends.
Who You'll Meet: This edition brings together a dynamic mix of early-stage founders pushing boundaries, seasoned local investors scouting for early deal flow, and veteran operators ready to share tactical growth strategies. You will also connect with elite ecosystem advisors who have helped build and scale more than 100+ local startups, alongside fellow tech professionals looking to exchange great tips, unlock free resources, and engage in outstanding networking.
Who Should Attend:
Who Should Attend:
- Founders at any stage building in or near Yaounde;
- Professionals considering starting something who want to meet people who did;
- Local investors and operators looking for early deal flow and talent;
- Anyone who prefers a conversation to a webinar.
Additional Resources: Find more Startup Events, browse the Founder Institute Mentors active in your region, or follow Graduate News to see who is building nearby.
About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
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