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Grand Opening: FounderNexus--San Francisco

November

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

San Francisco

Court Lorenzini

A community dedicated to raising the odds of success for venture-scale founders. This is NOT an incubator or accelerator. There are no cohorts or task assignments. We focus exclusively on developing Founders into the best version of themselves. Founder NEXUS fills a gap in the entrepreneurial ecosystem by recognizing that Founders are a unique breed, and that they need community and support throughout their entire journey. When Founders collaborate, they energize each other, solve problems faster, and build better teams. The result is - higher odds of success for everyone.

expert event

Fundraising: Setting up A Successful Raise

December

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Zoom

Court Lorenzini, FounderNexus

Court will review his 'best practice' guidance for setting up a successful fundraising campaign. This includes a recommended pitch deck format, how to determine the amount to raise, how to set proper objectives, how to position with the proper investors, what funding methods to use for your situation, etc.

expert event

From Stealth to Spotlight: Securing Press Coverage for Your Pre-Seed & Seed Raise

December

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Zoom

Sage Quiamno, PR Advisor

In this session, we'll explore how early-stage founders can build authentic brands that resonate with press, investors, and their communities—before they have a massive revenue number to rely on. You'll learn practical PR strategies for securing coverage during pre-seed and seed raises, how to craft founder narratives that stand out, and the common mistakes that prevent early founders from getting attention. Whether you're preparing for your first raise or scaling from seed to Series A, this session will give you actionable playbooks for building press momentum.

expert event

Data Rooms and Financial Controls for Due Diligence

December

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

zoom

Rob Ricciardelli, Escalon Services

This session covers building an investor-ready data room that builds trust and speeds up your fundraising process.

We'll walk through the essential structure—

Corporate documents
Cap Table
Financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgets, forecasts)
Tax
Legal (contracts, IP, licenses)
HR (equity plans, offer letters)
Product/Tech (architecture, security)
Customer & GTM metrics (MRR/ARR, churn)
Compliance
Board materials
KPI dashboards

You'll learn how to identify and fix common red flags, assign ownership for each section, establish timelines for completion, and manage Q&A responses.

We'll also cover presentation best practices, including creating an executive summary, CFO financial highlights, effective data room walkthroughs, and ensuring alignment between your pitch and supporting materials.

expert event

How Startups and Founders Can Navigate Today’s Immigration Shifts

December

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Zoom

Tahmina Watson, Watson Immigration Law

This talk empowers founders with the latest insights, alternative pathways, and strategic frameworks to navigate today’s complex environment. You’ll discover how to stay compliant, agile, and competitive, even when policies feel stacked against you.

Members Only

social event

Aces & Elegance: FounderNexus Casino Royale

December

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Woodinville, WA

Trade your hoodie for a bow tie (just for one night, we promise) and join fellow FounderNexus founders for an unforgettable evening of calculated risks and refined revelry in Woodinville wine country.

Think James Bond meets Silicon Valley – where the only thing higher than the stakes at the blackjack table is the quality of conversation. Whether you're betting big or playing it safe, this black tie casino night is your chance to see your founder friends in a whole new light, bring your favorite +1, and remember what it feels like to dress up for something other than a pitch meeting.

What to expect:

Casino tables (no real money lost, all real fun gained)

Craft cocktails & wine from the heart of Woodinville

Fellow founders who clean up surprisingly well

A rare excuse to wear that tux/gown collecting dust in your closet

Dress code: Black tie (yes, really – but rent it, borrow it, or dust off that wedding outfit. We're founders, not fashion critics.)

Bring your best poker face, your +1, and your sense of adventure. Let's prove founders can pivot from pitch decks to poker chips without missing a beat.

Where experienced founders go to up their game

I can say with confidence that I get far more value from FounderNexus than the cost of the membership, and I'm not even taking full advantage! This community is going to be an important part of my journey as I continue building and growing my company.

Steve Tout

founder, Identient

I really loved how welcoming the vibe felt from the moment I arrived.

Katrina Romatowski

founder, reSpace

It was awesome

Edan Shahar

founder, Wild Zebra

The event was great! Highlight: Encouragement of diverse viewpoints and good founder mix

Darian Parrish

founder, PwrOn

I think the breakout sessions are a loose but useful way to get people talking about challenges and resolutions.

Mark Fiebig

founder, Payscore

I was initially hesitant to join yet another group as there is no shortage of people claiming to help entrepreneurs, but Court Lorenzini and FounderNexus are the real deal. Any serious founder will benefit immensely from joining FounderNexus.

Jasper Kuria

co-founder, ConversionMagic

Great event, I learned a lot! Looking forward to next one

Shama Keskar

founder, Mudita Studios

FounderNexus fills a gap for entrepreneurs by complementing traditional incubator and early investment programs with a high-quality peer founder network.

Bob Lach

founder, Lightbridge Solutions

I also felt a sense of real community for the first time as a founder. You're all onto something special here!

Elias DeFaria

co-founder, SDF Labs

This was a fast track to relevant experience/advice in a room where you hold nothing back.

Nicole Resch

Co-founder, Imperative

I have attended events nationwide and joined so-called “MasterMind” groups, but nothing comes close to the network and support I have experienced at FounderNexus.

Arthur Baranovskiy

co-founder, ARY Engineering

Interested in starting a FounderNexus chapter in your area?

If you're an experienced venture-scale founder that's passionate about growing your local entrepreneurial community and likes being at the center of things, we'd love to connect. We've got everything you need to get a local chapter started.