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Welcome! If you're building a new software or tech venture, come play with us!
Entrepreneurs, AI vibe coders, startup company founders, developers, engineers, marketers, designers, Artificial Intelligence researchers, angel investors, world-class experts, venture capitalists, and startup friends of all kinds love the Startup Council’s international networking and educational events.
FREE TICKET OFFER: Join our free email list now for a promo code to attend our next workshop FREE: https://detroitstartupcouncil.org/newsletters
New to entrepreneurship? Or have an early stage startup idea or software-related venture that's just getting going? The proven coaching of our fun and friendly meetups can help your startup with raising money, product development, strategy, digital marketing, your business plan, investor pitches, and more.
Come join our interactive, fun events offering the latest business intelligence and innovation expertise from California’s Silicon Valley and Stanford University. No boring webinars or stuffy seminars here - we’re dedicated to helping entrepreneurs learn how to start companies, raise money, and grow worldwide!
Who are we? The Startup Council is a global California-based community service group for startup founders. We’re dedicated to providing timely, engaging events and services that help entrepreneurs build their expertise, relationships, and innovative new companies. We are friendly, diverse, and encourage our members to help each other to accelerate everyone’s startup success.
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!
Scott Fox & your new friends at the Detroit Startup Council
https://DetroitStartupCouncil.org
p.s. We have a lot more going on than we can share here on Meetup. Get more details and a free event ticket if join this list now: http://www.startupeventnews.com
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Upcoming events
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Detroit Startup Council MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop!
Downtown Detroit, Downtown Detroit, Detroit, MI, USA, Detroit, MI, USStartup Founders, Service Providers, and Friends: Join us LIVE for the Detroit Startup Council's first-ever MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop in Detroit!
YOU are invited to join us downtown on Tuesday 9/22 at 5:00 pm.
GET TICKETS HERE ONLY:
https://luma.com/an6rsc15
This is a paid, private event. RSVP on Meetup does not count.To help launch the new Detroit Startup Council community service, we're bringing the award-winning MasterMinds workshops to Detroit for the first time!
Entrepreneurs: Bring your startup growth and fundraising questions to MasterMinds Startup Accelerator for fun IN-PERSON Q&A, pitches, and networking.
Get expert answers to your high tech startup strategy questions, learn the latest growth and fundraising tactics, and enjoy friendly networking with entrepreneurs and angel investors.
GET TICKETS HERE ONLY:
https://luma.com/an6rsc15
This is a paid, private event. RSVP on Meetup does not count.
FREE for Detroit Startup Council Members:
Log into https://DetroitStartupCouncil.org to get the coupon code before buying tickets.*(Not a Member yet? Joining the DSC is only $49/year for startups! JOIN US HERE NOW.)*
FIRST TIME IN DETROIT!
The Startup Council's fun MasterMinds workshops have helped accelerate thousands of startup founders and investors in California since 2016.Now, with the launch of the new DetroitStartupCouncil.org, we're bringing inclusive access to innovation, startup strategy, and investment capital discussions to Michigan.
Join software, life sciences, and technology founders, startup employees, service providers, and investors to network and help each other scale up.
This MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshop brings Silicon Valley angel investor expertise direct to Detroit, where you'll join dozens of diverse attendees sharing growth company challenges, expertise, and experience.
INTERACTIVE FORMAT
MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops are interactive and fun.
Everyone is welcome but also REQUIRED to bring a startup strategy question or a 2-minute investor pitch to practice for the group.Then together the friendly group will discuss your questions about fundraising, strategy, commercializing new ideas, marketing, IT, legal, angel investing, finding co-founders, term sheets, recruiting, design, equity splits, valuation, team building, product development, investor pitches, venture capital, and growth hacking to accelerate startup growth and help you raise Seed and Series A funding.
NOT your typical boring business meetup:
The MasterMinds Startup Accelerator Workshops offer professionally moderated, interactive, fun access to the best startup strategy education, networking, and relationship building of any workshop you've ever attended. And NO SALES PITCHES!Led by Detroit-native angel investor and Startup Council global CEO Scott Fox, these workshops use a friendly, problem-solving group discussion format to help high tech founders learn how to start, raise money for, and succeed with high-growth startup ideas.
Buy your ticket to attend, network, share your feedback, and learn how it's done from Silicon Valley experts!
GET TICKETS HERE ONLY:
https://luma.com/an6rsc15
This is a paid, private event. RSVP on Meetup does not count.AGENDA
5:00 pm Making Friends (Arrive on time so you don't miss the introductions.)
5:30 pm MasterMinds Moderated Q&A Group Discussion
6:30 pm Startup Pitches Practice & Brag Box
7:00 pm More Making FriendsSPONSORS
Your NEW DetroitStartupCouncil.org
MasterMinds workshops are a community service of the Detroit Startup Council, the new community platform for Michigan entrepreneurs!
DSC is dedicated to supporting early stage venture founders and accelerating high tech entrepreneurship across Michigan.Learn more and JOIN US to list your startup or service business in the new Michigan Startup Ecosystem Directory: DetroitStartupCouncil.org
*(Only $49/year for startups!)*
TICKETS ARE FREE FOR DETROIT STARTUP COUNCIL MEMBERS - log into https://DetroitStartupCouncil.org to get the coupon code before purchasing.
GET TICKETS HERE ONLY:
https://luma.com/an6rsc15
This is a paid, private event. RSVP on Meetup does not count.
Bamboo Coworking
Thanks to our friends at Bamboo for hosting the #TeamDetroit startup community.
Learn more about Bamboo Coworking:
https://www.bamboocowork.com/locations/downtown-detroit
MODERATOR
Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council: 3x Best-selling Entrepreneurship Author, Serial Internet Entrepreneur, Friendly Startup Expert, Business Strategist, Angel Investor, Global Innovation Keynote Speaker, Cass Tech & UM Graduate.
LinkedIn: /scottfoxauthor
Books: http://www.ScottFoxBooks.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
CAN'T MAKE IT THIS TIME? JOIN THE NEW FREE MAILING LIST COVERING ALL STARTUP COMMUNITY EVENTS AT https://DetroitStartupCouncil.orgWorkshops are confidential: NO REPLAY or recording.
SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 35 PEOPLE. OUR WORKSHOPS SELL OUT EVERY TIME, SO PLEASE REGISTER ASAP!THIS IS A PAID PRIVATE EVENT - RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT COUNT. BUY TICKETS HERE:
https://luma.com/an6rsc15By attending all attendees agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims and consent to use and sharing in any media of any photos or videos taken.
6 attendees
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
StartupCouncil.org: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders.
SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters .
StartupInvestorsDirectory.com: Visit startupinvestorsdirectory.com for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH )
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS
Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.
3 attendees
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
StartupCouncil.org: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders.
SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters .
StartupInvestorsDirectory.com: Visit startupinvestorsdirectory.com for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH )
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS
Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.
3 attendees
Free Startup Fundraising Office Hours Expert AMA with Angel Investor Scott Fox!
·OnlineOnlineStartup Founders: Bring your startup questions and challenges to the Startup Council’s FREE founder support “Office Hours”. Get FREE expert Silicon Valley advice to help you start and grow your venture.
Want to find angel investors? Practice your investor pitch? Have questions about raising venture capital? How to find product/market fit? Pitch decks? Building your team? Protecting your intellectual property? Starting a company as a first-time, female, or minority founder? We're here to help!
A free, fun, friendly livestream for startup founders and friends worldwide, our mission is to increase access to innovation and investment for all. Join Startup Council CEO, Scott Fox, for valuable startup strategy advice, fundraising expertise, and networking.
NOW NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED!
Just join us at call time here:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hoursWHEN: The 4th Tuesday of every month at 900pm US Pacific Time (aka 12 midnight US ET).
That's WEDNESDAY at 5:00am UTC / 9:00am GST / 10:30am IST / 3:00pm AEST for our friends in Asia, Australia, MENA, and India.AT SHOW TIME YOU CAN WATCH & CHAT LIVE AT ANY OF THESE CHANNELS:
https://www.startupcouncil.org/startup-office-hours
https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupcouncil
https://www.youtube.com/scottfox (with Live Chat!)HAVE A STARTUP QUESTION to ask Scott ON CAMERA? Or want to practice your INVESTOR PITCH?
You'll get helpful, free expert feedback LIVE if you RSVP in advance!
Submit your Startup Question or Pitch summary here BEFORE the show to get the ON CAMERA participation link: https://startupcouncil.org/sohsrsvp
Priority Access for StartupCouncil.org Members
Priority for on camera questions and pitch practice is given to startup Member companies listed on StartupCouncil.org. Learn More and join now at https://StartupCouncil.org/join
Your Host & Moderator: Scott Fox, CEO of the Startup Council, Chairman of Stanford Angels & Entrepreneurs SoCal (Orange County), ecosystem builder & speaker, investor in 30+ startup companies, serial startup founder, best-selling entrepreneurship author of Click Millionaires, Internet Riches, more…
SPONSORS
StartupCouncil.org: We're a community service group helping founders worldwide to accelerate the success of their early-stage startups! Our mission is to help entrepreneurs and investors globally by increasing access to relationships, expertise, and innovation capital, especially for first-time, minority, and underrepresented founders.
SUBSCRIBE to the FREE Startup Council email newsletter lists HERE: https://www.startupcouncil.org/newsletters .
StartupInvestorsDirectory.com: Visit startupinvestorsdirectory.com for 3000+ exclusive and detailed angel and VC firms listings. Use the easy search tools to find the RIGHT investors for your startup. (Special Launch Offer Code: SIDLAUNCH )
SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE FOR FREE VIDEO REPLAYS
Want great FREE Startup Advice NOW? Click to SUBSCRIBE & see previous shows now at https://www.youtube.com/scottfox
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By attending/watching all participants recognize that advice given is PUBLIC, is for entertainment/informational use only, agree to release, indemnify, hold harmless, defend, and pay defense costs for all organizers from any and all liability or claims, and consent to use and public sharing in any media of any information, photos, or videos taken.
3 attendees
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