Feb 23, 2022 |
VIP Speed Mentoring: Get Feedback and Network with Top FI Mentors
This VIP event, which is restricted to Alumni, Enrolled and Accepted Founders of the Founder Institute, gives you the ability to engage with many top startup mentors from across the globe. Get advice on your business strategy, current challenges, and more in this virtual lounge, where you can jump between each of the mentor-hosted video chats, or simply network with our entrepreneurs. Even if you don't want to ask the mentors questions, you are welcome to join, network, and learn how experienced entrepreneurs recommend solving various business issues.
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About the Event
It is not required, but if you would like to pitch and get feedback please review this Speed Mentoring Worksheet.
Meet the Mentors:
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations for the Founder Institute, leading operations for the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator.
- Martin Martinez: EIR at Founder Institute and Executive Director of the FI Texas programs, currently operating chapters in Austin, Dallas, and Houston.
- Dustin Betz: Community & Content Manager and Grad Success Liaison & Impact Mentor at Founder Institute
- Ben Stacey: Regional Success Manager at FI and Program Director of FI Toronto - Silicon Valley
- Carolina Yeo: Co-Founder at "&ahead" and Director of the FI Frankfurt Program
- Dana Marruffo: Global PR + Communications Advisor and Startup Mentor and Owner of Buzz Public Relations based in Austin, Texas
- Dr. Hanan El Basha: Founder of "HB The Business Doctor" and Co-Director of the FI Qatar Program
- George Papanikolaou: Founder & Owner of Wine Art SA and Global Startup Advisor based in Athens
- Keshni Morar: Global Entrepreneur, M&A Practitioner, Strategic Advisor and Program Director of FI South Africa
- Mike Sherbakov: Startup advisor, Impact investor and Director of FI San Diego
- Haymee Perez Cogle: Entrepreneur & Ecosystem builder and Managing Director of FI Angola
Who should Attend?
- Anyone who wants feedback from leading local CEOs & Startup Advisors
- Anyone who has a pre-seed company or a startup idea
- Anyone who wants to learn about entrepreneurship
What is the Agenda?
- Introduction
- Speed Mentoring with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors
- Conclusion and Networking
For more information about the investors, accelerators, incubators, and online startup events in Washington DC, see our list of Local Startup Resources.
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