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From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea

Go from “Maybe” to a Clear Startup Idea with Expert Guidance

Date
Nov 17, 2026
Time
08:00 pm - 09:30 pm
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You don't need a "genius" flash of inspiration to land on a strong startup idea. You need a structured way to generate, filter, and sharpen ideas until one is worth building. In this live workshop, Jonathan Greechan (Co-Founder & CEO of Founder Institute) will walk through a practical framework for creating high-potential startup ideas, informed by work with 10,000+ founders worldwide. You'll also have the opportunity to share your idea, get input, and connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs in your industry.
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.

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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