Startup Co-Founder 101: How to Find the Right Partner
Learn how to recruit co-founders
This event is being co-produced by the Founder Institute and CoFoundersLab, two organizations committed to helping early stage entrepreneurs succeed in Washington D.C., and beyond.
Who Should Attend?
- Anyone who is starting or planning to start a technology company
- Anyone who is interested in co-founding or joining the team of an early stage technology company
- Anyone interesting in learning how co-founder arrangements typically work
What is the Agenda?
- Welcome and Socializing
- Overview of "What to Look for in a Co-Founder"
- Overview of "How to Effectively Pitch Your Idea" for Potential Co-Founders
- Workshop on how to contruct a simple co-founder pitch
- Co-Founder Speed Networking Session
- Discussion and Drinks at a Local Bar or Restaurant
Pro-Tip: To help you network effectively at the event, be sure to create a free profile on CoFoundersLab.com (tag your CoFoundersLab profile with 'The Founder Institute' under the 'Accelerator/Incubator' section to find people who will be at the event), and download the mobile app.
This event is free to attend. Join us for a fun evening! For more free startup events, visit http://fi.co/events.
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