Online Event

Meet the top startup mentors at the Founder Institute Portugal.

Connect with local Founder Institute Mentors and learn practical insights to grow your startup.

Date
Mar 25, 2026
Time
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm
Address
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There's a powerful network of Founder Institute's startup mentors and experts eager to help founders launch and grow successful businesses and you can meet them here. Join this interactive online event to connect with some of local top startup mentors and advisors, including the Local Leaders of the FI semester program. The majority of this event will be devoted to answering your questions and giving you feedback on your business. Be ready to engage on camera! This is a live, face-to-face Zoom session, not a webinar.
Who will you meet:

  1. Anshul Punhani - GTM Expert with 27+ years across global organisations and scale-ups, operating at the intersection of business strategy, leadership, and organisational performance.

  2. Maria Ribeiro Soares - Founder @ Immersiv Studios, built the company from the ground up and scaled it into a profitable business, winning several national and international pitch competitions.

  3. Sedef Sahin - Expert in building and scaling tech teams. 

  4. Tim Ward - Growth Expert and Serial Entrepreneur who has already exited a company. 

What You'll Learn:

  • How FI Mentors help early-stage founders launch and grow
  • Best practices to build valuable Mentor relationships
  • Insights and feedback from experienced entrepreneurs and advisors
  • How to connect with more Mentors in your startup community.

Who Should Attend:

  • Early-stage founders looking for expert feedback on their business
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking guidance from experienced mentors
  • Individuals considering joining the next Portugal Founder Institute cohort
  • Anyone interested in connecting with the local startup ecosystem

Additional Resources:

Explore more Startup Events, meet the Founder Institute Mentors, and perfect your pitch with our One-Sentence-Pitch exclusive resource.

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 over 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Tim

Tim Ward

Founder @ Bid Buddy Pro

Anshul

Anshul Punhani

Fractional CMO @ Subjektiv

Sedef

Sedef Sahin

Founders’ Mentor | Unlocking Leadership & Growth @ Talent Based Co.

Maria

Maria Ribeiro Soares

Platinum Partners

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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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