Discover Opportunities:

Events for Venture-Scale Founders

Location

4 Available

expert event

AMA: FounderNexus Tiered Membership Model

January

11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Zoom

Court Lorenzini, FounderNexus

Court will answer any questions you might have about the FounderNexus tiered membership model. We want everyone to have a clear understanding of the current structure and feel confident in the best ways to maximize the value of your FounderNexus membership.

expert event

How to properly structure Equity Compensation for Early Stage Founders ($0-$2M ARR)

January

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Zoom

Daniel Neuman, Carney Law

Join us for an exclusive, intimate discussion on equity compensation, the critical decisions that shape your startup's culture, cap table, and long-term success. This small-group gathering brings together six founders with experienced legal experts who specialize in startup equity structures.

Whether you're navigating your first hire's equity package, establishing your vesting schedule, or optimizing your option pool, this is your chance to get personalized guidance in a judgment-free environment.

What You'll Get:

Free legal expertise on equity compensation best practices, including:

Designing equity packages that attract and retain talent

Understanding vesting schedules, cliffs, and acceleration provisions

Sizing and structuring your option pool

Navigating 409A valuations and tax implications

Avoiding common equity mistakes that founders regret

Real conversation with other founders at your stage, learning from their experiences and challenges

Actionable takeaways you can implement immediately in your startup

Perfect For You if:

You're early-stage ($0-2M ARR) and haven't fully figured out your equity strategy

You have specific questions about equity compensation

You want to learn from experienced legal counsel without breaking the bank

You prefer candid, direct answers over generic frameworks

Why Small and Intimate?

With just six founders and focused legal experts, everyone gets time to ask their burning questions. This isn't a panel. It's a real Q&A where you'll leave with clarity, not confusion.

Your First Hire: The Decision That Determines Your Company's Ceiling with Kabir Shahani

February

12:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Seattle

Kabir Shahani

Your First Hire: The Decision That Determines Your Company's Ceiling

You're drowning in growth. Every decision lands on your desk. You know you need help, but the thought of handing off terrifies you.

Some founders hire and scale beautifully. Others hire and stall. The difference isn't luck—it's who you bring in first and how you set them up.

What You'll Learn

What actually breaks at your stage—and who solves for it--Most founders misdiagnose the problem. We'll walk through the pattern: what slows you down first, why experience ≠ fit, and the questions that separate real bottlenecks from false ones.
How to spot adaptability over credentials--The person who crushed it at a $500M company might be lost at $5M. You'll learn what actually predicts success in chaos—and how to evaluate judgment, not just résumé.
Why hiring your clone fails--Your instinct is to find someone just like you. That's usually where founders go wrong. We'll discuss how to hire your complement.
Real war stories: what happened when it worked (and when it didn't)

The decisions you make before day one determine whether they accelerate or stall. We'll cover compensation, decision rights, and what you hand off completely.

expert event

US Expansion for UK/EU Tech Companies: Navigating Capital, Compliance, and Competition (For London founders with > $2M ARR))

February

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Zoom

Daniel Glazer, Wilson Sonsini

For many UK/EU tech companies, the US offers an opportunity to access increased capital, commercial opportunities, and organizational rigor. However, successfully competing with US companies in their home market requires a willingness to re-evaluate many aspects of a UK/EU tech business. In this facilitated Q&A session led by Daniel Glazer, London Office Managing Partner and US Expansion Lead at Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini, we will discuss what it takes for a UK/EU tech company to compete and win in the US and to meet the expectations of US investors, commercial partners, employees, and acquirors.

Topics may include:

When should we look to raise money from US VCs?
How do US VC expectations differ from those of UK/EU VCs?
Do US VCs require a US company to fund a UK/EU business?
When is the right time to establish a US subsidiary and US-based operations?
Does UK/EU management need to move to the US?
Where is the best place to set up in the States?

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.