To launch a great startup, it is critical to get feedback on your ideas from entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. On this live online event, we will gather several startup experts ready to provide feedback for entrepreneurs who aspire to be investor-ready. The event will start by providing guidelines to create a compelling elevator pitch, and then attendees will have the opportunity to share their pitch with other entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors at virtual tables for instant feedback. Even if you don't want to share your pitch, you can still join to hear other startup ideas and witness how the experts review a pitch.

Building an MVP is often the first hurdle for startup founders, but AI can make it faster and more efficient than ever. At this live online workshop, attendees will explore how to leverage AI to ideate, prototype, and launch their MVP. Led by Aram Melkoumov, Co-Founder & CEO at Crowdlinker, this session will include practical demonstrations and actionable insights from his work with top-tier startups. If you're a founder looking to build smarter and faster, you won't want to miss this.

​​At New York Tech Week last year, we had an amazing turnout with hundreds of participating investors and Founders. You can see photos from our New York Tech Week event here to get an idea of what it was like. We've also done regular networking events for Founders in the New York City area.

We want everyone to have genuine conversations and build real connections here where founders can share their vision, investors can find the next great startup investment opportunity, and media members can get an inside track of the latest deals and tech trends. 

​Join Kevin O'Donnell, GTM & Global Growth Advisor and Founder of Global10x, for an exclusive Gildre workshop on crafting a bulletproof go-to-market strategy. With over 20 years of experience, including roles as VP of International Growth at Dropbox and VP of Product at Nitro (where he drove 10x ARR growth), Kevin brings unparalleled expertise in scaling B2B companies globally.

As a founder, understanding equity is crucial for your startup's success. In "Equity 101: Equity Essentials for Founders," you'll gain the knowledge and tools needed to navigate equity with confidence. This session will cover key equity concepts and best practices, ensuring you're well-prepared to manage and communicate your startup's equity structure effectively. 

This comprehensive webinar will last one hour and includes a Q&A session at the end, providing you with the opportunity to clarify your doubts and deepen your understanding.

We're excited to host Gildre's August Speed-Networking event! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to continue to connect with amazing individuals across the globe.

​Join Executive Mentor, Diana Stepner in the May Gildre Innovation Roundtable Session: "Foundation for Product Development".

​In her inaugural roundtable event for 2025, these sessions will help members set benchmarks and hold each other accountable for goals while mastering fundamental product elements.

Founders will learn how to craft a pitch that moves investors toward a "yes," from Keith Camhi, Managing Director of Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States. 

More broadly, he'll cover how to develop a detailed investment memo, why it is essential to do that first, and how to use it to guide all of your investor communications and tools.

​​NachoNacho - The B2B SaaS + Services Marketplace and Deel will host this exclusive Mexico City Founder + Investor happy hour event alongside our community partners Gary's Guide, Supermomos, Generative AI Network, and Gildre. This networking event will be exclusively for SaaS Founders, C-Suites, investors, tech media, and tech leaders (Partnership leaders are definitely welcome, too) in Mexico City. This event will include sponsored drinks and appetizers.

Corporate innovation is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. In this insightful fireside chat, we'll explore why innovation is both crucial and challenging for large organizations, and how leaders can begin building future-ready, growth-oriented strategies. You'll gain practical advice on creating a culture of innovation, avoiding common pitfalls, and forming meaningful partnerships with startups to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

When seeking funding, pitch decks are important to help showcase your business to investors. Pitch Deck Clinic is a chance to see pitch decks from founders analyzed and critiqued by experts. 

How do you build products that truly resonate with your market and customers? Join us for our April Executive Panel: Achieving Product-Market Fit & Building Features Your Customers Want, where top industry leaders will share insights on how to refine your product strategy and deliver features that drive real adoption.

NachoNacho - The B2B SaaS + Services Marketplace and Deel will host this exclusive NYC Founder + Investor happy hour event alongside our community partners Gary's Guide, Supermomos, Generative AI Network, and Gildre. This networking event will be exclusively for SaaS Founders, C-Suites, investors, tech media, and tech leaders (Partnership leaders are definitely welcome, too). This event will include sponsored drinks and appetizers.

We're excited to host Gildre's August Speed-Networking event! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to continue to connect with amazing individuals across the globe.

Propellant Ventures is pleased to provide an engaging virtual discussion to talk about the evolving Autotech industry. Join us for an engaging discussion with experts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss the growth and challenges of the Autotech industry.

Tactical advice and best practices to keep your investors informed, engaged, and happy. Learn why you need to do it and the best tools to make it easy.

​Session 4 will cap off the series with discussions around extending positions to strategic and tactical decision-making and business operations. We will cover extending positions to brand attributes that define your company and leadership’s role in creating alignment and building equity.

Raising capital without venture capital is possible, but which path is right for you? At this live online event, entrepreneur and startup scout Luca Albertinazzi will break down grants, accelerators, incubators, and angel investors—sharing firsthand experiences of raising over $350K through these sources. Learn how he secured government grants, incubator funding, and angel investment, plus insights on working with top funds like Boost VC and Hustle Fund. If you're an early-stage founder exploring funding options, don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights!

Join us for an exclusive Top Shelf Tasting this Thursday from 7-9 PM on the 10th floor of the Civic Opera Building in Chicago!

​This free event is your chance to experience eight unique flavors of Top Shelf’s alcohol-infused freeze pops, with tasting scorecards to rate your favorites. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, industry professionals, and tastemakers in an evening designed to elevate your palate and your network.

We're excited to host Gildre's August Speed-Networking event! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to continue to connect with amazing individuals across the globe.

Do you want to ask questions to startup investors about fundraising in a friendly, judgment-free environment? Are you looking to raise funding in the future, and want to learn what investors look for and how they evaluate potential investments? Then join us for this live, interactive Q&A event featuring Christian Karrer, Director of Selection & Portfolio Advisor at 43North. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions - Register now!. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your network and ask in-depth questions.

Raising capital in 2025 comes with new challenges and opportunities for founders. At this live online keynote, Laurits Just, Manager at Flippa Invest, will break down the evolving fundraising landscape and discuss innovative strategies to secure funding beyond traditional venture capital. Learn how to navigate today's fundraising challenges and leverage platforms like Flippa Invest to connect with 75,000+ accredited investors. If you're a founder looking for funding, don't miss this chance to gain actionable insights and expand your investor network.

​How do you turn early user interest into long-term loyalty? Join us for our Executive Panel: Mastering Customer Validation & Retention event featuring industry leaders Rosalyn Lemieux, Keith Lauver, and Div Manickam as they break down the strategies that fuel sustainable growth.

​Session 3 will explore the foundational strategic importance of positioning. We’ll discuss the structure for developing a position statement, how it is constructed and leveraged, and provide a template for you to use in developing one for your business.

Our second session dives deep into the founder-investor dynamic with a panel discussion featuring David Cohen, Robert Wolfe, Heather K. Terry, founder and CEO of GoodSAM Foods, and Anthony Mendelson, founder and chairman of Mighty Audio. 

Together they'll explore:

• Real-world pain points from both the investor and founder perspectives

• How the shift towards more effective communication has changed the current landscape

• Practical best practices for investor updates and building stronger founder-investor relationships

Join us for an exclusive gathering of founders, investors, and industry leaders as we dive into India’s economic surge and its impact on technology and life sciences. This event features a panel discussion on how India's growth is shaping new opportunities for global startups and investments, followed by high-value networking.

Please note that this event is listed in CST.

Are your board meetings a source of friction rather than fuel for growth? Join Techstars and Zeck for a dynamic two-part webinar series where we break down how to transform your board meetings to drive more meaningful outcomes.

Zeck is a platform that reimagines the ridiculous board meeting process to drive better decision making with your board and investors.

As the speed of innovation increases across the global business landscape, it has never been more important for businesses to utilize a "startup approach" to product development and growth. On this live online event you will learn how to embrace the entrepreneur's mindest from Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute - a Silicon Valley-based startup accelerator that has helped thousands of first-time founders shift their mindset and launch new ventures. Join us to learn strategies that anyone can use to be more entrepreneurial in their day-to-day work.

Join us for an exclusive Investor AMA Webinar featuring Angel Investor Mario Casabona, Founder Institute Philly/Princeton leader Don Samoil, and Princeton Startup Grind's David Stengle as they share insider insights on what investors look for in startups.