Online Event
How I Built This in CEE: True Startup Stories from FI Alumni
Meet the local FI Directors and other FI network members
Date
Apr 09, 2025
Time
11:30 am - 02:00 pm
Address
Online Event
With the Central Eastern Europe 2025 program approaching, join our online "Meet and Greet" event to hear authentic startup journeys from FI Alumni who built their ventures in CEE. Discover their turn stories, gain insights into founder life, and explore effective networking strategies. This session offers you the chance to ask questions about overcoming challenges, leveraging FI's resources, and navigating the dynamic world of entrepreneurship. If you're considering enrollment or planning to attend the upcoming program, don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn firsthand from those who've paved the way!
What You’ll Learn:
- What it’s really like to launch a startup — the early challenges, surprises, and wins.
- How the local Founder Institute program works, and what makes it unique.
- What to expect from the accelerator experience, week by week.
- Who you’ll meet: the types of Mentors, Founders, and Leaders involved in the program.
- Live answers to your questions — no fluff, just real talk tailored to your journey.
Kostadin is the founder of BuddyGuard, a platform designed to connect dog owners with reliable and trusted walkers and carriers, ensuring safe and quality pet care. He graduated from the Founder Institute Eastern Europe program in 2023, and has been steadily building a solution for urban pet lovers who need flexible, trustworthy support.
Anna Gaile & Natalia Iudina – Co-Founders of Edudoro
Anna and Natalia are the co-founders of Edudoro, a fast-growing marketplace where educators across Europe can buy, sell, and share digital learning materials. With over 11,000 resources and a thriving community of teachers, Edudoro empowers creativity and collaboration in the classroom. They graduated from the Founder Institute Eastern Europe program in 2023, and are on a mission to make educational content more accessible and impactful.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, 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 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN 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.
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 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN 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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