VIP Event

VIP Speed Mentoring: Get Feedback and Network with Top FI Mentors

Get feedback on your startup from top Mentors + meet Founders from across the globe

Date

Feb 23, 2022

Time

01:00 pm - 02:30 pm

Address

Only shared with registered attendees

Timezone

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.

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 Waterloo-Toronto, see our list of Local Startup Resources.

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This event is reserved for Accepted and Enrolled Founders, and Mentors of the Founder Institute accelerator. Please sign in or complete your application.

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 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN 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.