In-Person Event

VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Alumni, Founders, Venture Partners

Get Direct Access to FI’s Network and Accelerate Your Startup Journey at the VIP In-Person Meet & Greet Event!

Date
May 27, 2026
Time
04:30 am - 06:30 am
Address
Ruby Riviera Taberna Mediterraneo, 53 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, VIC, Australia
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As the ANZ Australia New Zealand Spring 2026 program gets ready to launch, don't miss this exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Portfolio startup founders (Alumni), current founders, future founders, venture partners, and fellow applicants. This invitation-only event gives you the chance to connect, share insights, and access the FI network. Whether you're applying or considering enrolling, engage with local leaders, alumni, and mentors in a focused, high-value setting. Build relationships, ask questions, and get expert advice to accelerate your startup. Space is limited, so secure your spot today.

Location:

  • Ruby Riviera Taverna in South Wharf (Melbourne), VIC, Australia
  • Please buy your own drinks and food.

What You'll Learn:

  • Meet local mentors, alumni, current founders, future founders, and venture partners.
  • Casual face to face networking to ask any questions about the August 2026 to November 2026 cohort of Founder Institute ANZ
  • Exclusive details about the local FI program in ANZ
  • Insights into the Founder Institute accelerator experience from Mentors, Founders, and Alumni
  • The importance of building relationships within the FI network
  • Tips for leveraging FI's resources to rapidly grow your startup
  • An opportunity for personalized feedback and Q&A with key figures from the FI network

Additional Resources:

Explore more Startup Events, know more about the Founder Institute Core Program and get inspired by the latest Graduate News.

About Founder Institute:

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

Sameer

Sameer Babbar

Director @ SVB Group

Alex

Alex Sy

Managing Director @ ATLAS Business Consulting and Mentoring Services

Kirstin

Kirstin Schneider

CEO, Product Builder & Tech Founder @ Hyfen8 hyfen8.com

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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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