Startup Founders Night #05

**Are you a startup founder in Porto?** Mark your calendars for **📅 Wednesday, 10th of September**, as we gather for a special evening designed to inspire, connect, and collaborate!

**📍 Location:** [Founders Founders](https://www.founders-founders.com/)
**📌 Theme:** Community of Innovators: Stronger Together
**🔭 Vision:** Building a high-quality startup community rooted in the values of *“Pay it forward”* and *“We are stronger together”*
**🎟️ Tickets:** Ticket covers entry fee, light dinner & drinks
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**📋 Event Outline:**
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18h00 \| **Arrival and Warm-up Networking (60 min)**
Start connecting with like-minded founders.

19h00 \| **Opening Remarks (5 min)**
Setting the tone for the evening.

19h05 \| **Quick Intro Round (15 min)**
Round of introductions by all participants, 1 minute each

19h20 \| **Collaborative Challenge Hackathon (\~90 min)**
3 founders get 30 min each to present their current main challenge, and hear suggestions or feedback on solutions from the group.

20h50 \| **Closing Remarks (5 min)**
Wrapping up with insights.

20h55 \| **Open Networking**
Time for people to just hang out together and chat, until the last founder standing! 💡
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**FAQ**
**Q) What is this event about?**
Our mission is to create a trusted space where startup leaders can share challenges, exchange insights, and support one another in building successful ventures.

**Q) Why should I attend?**
To connect with Porto’s vibrant founder community, spark meaningful discussions, and plant the seeds for future partnerships. Let’s create a space where we grow stronger together.

**Q) Who Should Join?**

1. Founders and co-founders of startups at any stage.
2. Mentors with direct experience as startup/scaleup founders or leaders.
3. Individuals committed to the ethos of *“Pay it forward”* and *“We are better together”*

**Q) I want to be a founder too, but I don't have a startup yet, can I join?**
Sorry, but this is not an entry level event for aspiring founders. This event is sponsored by a private group and exclusively for **experienced** **founders, co-founders, and mentors with firsthand experience as founders**. Every participant is expected to contribute valuable knowladge to the discussion.
**But don't get discouraged! We will be hosting a separate event for anyone interested in creating their first startup, stay tuned!**

**Q)** **What are We About?**
This is not just another networking group. It’s a **community for those who understand the startup journey** from starting to scaling businesses—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Together, we tackle real-world challenges, celebrate successes, and explore ways to grow stronger as individuals and as a community.
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Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions!
Looking forward to seeing all of you there! 🧠💼