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P/M Fit & Local Resources for Startups (In-Person Networking Event)

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

Date
Aug 20, 2026
Time
03:00 pm - 05:00 pm
Address
Register for Venue, Washington, DC
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Penn West Accelerator by Founder Institute and IREX is partnering to host a special event in August. DMV region has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. At this August event, we will discuss Product Market fit for local and global startups. Government resources, fractional experts, advisors, mentors and co-working spaces available for startups will be discussed with our panelists. We will gather mentors and speakers to outline the local resources and provide tips on how to utilize them for your startup. Come join us to network and learn.

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What You'll Learn:

  • Local shared resources to help launch and grow your startup
  • Little-known resources that benefit your industry
  • How to find Mentors
  • Additional funding sources for early-stage founders

About the Ecosystem Organizations: 

  • IREX: www.irex.org : IREX is a global solutions provider that partners with communities and institutions in the United States and around the world to cultivate leaders, expand access to education, and create economic opportunity. With deep expertise, a forward-looking vision, and world-class practices in AI for Education, Future-Ready Workforce, Higher Education Solutions, Leadership Development, and Online Safety, IREX delivers innovative and proven solutions that help people, institutions, and communities thrive in a rapidly changing world.
  • Penn West Accelerator by Founder Institute: www.fi.co/pennwest : Penn West is a program backed by DMPED and Golden Triangle BID in Washington DC. This in-person accelerator programming provides 14 weeks of intense coaching and co-working space access, great mentors, office hours, working groups and weekly assignments finishing with a fantastic demo day exposure.

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.

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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 AI-native company-building 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.


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