Founder Fusion Events

Overview

About Founder Fusion Events

Founder Fusion events are about bringing together founders from different ecosystems to blend networks, anchored by a high profile guest speaker. These events are intentionally crafted to foster strategic networking, valuable insights, and actionable takeaways for founders across various stages and industries. Each event is designed to spark meaningful connections and provide insights tailored to the needs of founders across different locations.

Speakers at past Founder Fusions event include: Niraj Shah and Steve Conine, cofounders of Wayfair; Alexander Saint-Amand, co-founder of GLG; Gwen Whiting, co-founder of The Laundress; and Melissa Pegus, Managing Director of Techstars Atlanta & New Orleans.

 

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Apply for Detroit here by March 17: Founder Roadshow – Detroit – Fill out form

This program is made possible by Springboard NY, an entrepreneurial ecosystem accelerator connecting and strengthening the organizations that help founders start and scale innovative businesses across Western New York.

Apply for Boston here by March 25: Founder Roadshow – Boston – Fill out form

Apply for NYC here by March 31: Founder Roadshow – NYC Tech Week – Fill out form

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