In-Person Event

Meet the San Diego Startup Ecosystem: Happy Hour (In-Person)

Discover new resources to help launch and grow your early-stage startup

Date

Jun 04, 2026

Time

08:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Address

Viewpoint Brewing, 2201 San Dieguito Dr , Suite D, , Del Mar, California, United States

Timezone

San Diego has a fast-growing startup ecosystem, with more resources for founders than most cities its size. But not everyone knows what's out there, or what's right for where they are. Come spend an evening with Founder Institute San Diego at Viewpoint Brewing in Del Mar on Thursday, June 4, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. No agenda, no pitches – just drinks, food, and conversation. Graduates from previous cohorts will be on hand, along with the program team. If you're curious about FI, the broader ecosystem, or what other founders here are working on, come find us. Ask anything. Open to founders, operators, investors, and anyone else circling the ecosystem.

What to expect:

A casual evening, not a presentation. Founders from previous Founder Institute San Diego cohorts will be there, along with the program team. Come hear what they're building, get a feel for what the San Diego startup ecosystem actually looks like from the inside, and learn how to plug into the mentor networks, early-stage funding sources, and resources that don't always surface in a Google search. If you're sizing up FI for yourself, the program team is on hand to answer anything.

Who you'll meet:

Other Founders, including graduates from previous Founder Institute San Diego cohorts
The program team running the San Diego chapter
Other Organizations to help launch and grow your startup

Additional Resources:
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 9,000 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.