Event Overview

Step into a day designed for bold innovators and entrepreneurial minds! This edition of the Founders Monster Meetup Day is presented in partnership with the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub, bringing an added focus on climate solutions, sustainability, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.  (Your startup doesn't need to be climatetech to pitch at this event, but we want to especially encourage startups in this category to participate.)

Together, we’re creating an immersive, energizing experience for climate-minded founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners. Whether you want to fuel your progress, ignite new connections, or simply unwind while engaging in meaningful climate conversations — this is the meetup for you.

Schedule Highlights

10:00am Day Begins

• Free Co-working
  Work in a vibrant, collaborative environment all day and learn about the benefits of a potential membership in 9Zero.
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• Networking Opportunities
  Meet and mingle with other ambitious founders, mentors, and early stage investors and the 9Zero community dedicated to accelerating climate solutions.
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• Mentor Office Hours
  Engage in insightful conversations with experienced mentors holding dedicated office hours to answer your questions and help accelerate your startup journey. See the mentor office hour schedule below.
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12:00pm - 1:00pm Group Lunch

• Join us in the cafeteria area
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3:00pm - 5:00pm Pitches & Beer

• Join the pitch slam to share your startup idea with the crowd. Just grab the mic and tell the crowd what your idea is about in 3 minutes, with a couple of minutes of Q&A. You can sign up here to pitch (cutoff is two days before the event). Not sure what to include in a 3-minute pitch? Use our 3-Minute Pitch Madlibs Guide.
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• This isn't a one-and-done kind of thing. Founders come back again and again to try out their new "material" as they pivot to new strategies and try out different messaging to get their concepts across.
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• Not sure you're ready to pitch yet, be sure to check out our blog article From Panic to Precision: Practicing Your Way to a Fundable Pitch

Who Should Attend?

• Startup founders
• Aspiring “wantrepreneurs”
• Mentors and advisors
• College students interested in startups
• Anyone passionate about building, growing, and supporting new ventures
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Why Attend?

• Collaborate: Develop your ideas alongside fellow founders.
  
• Connect: Build relationships with the startup community and forge valuable partnerships.
  
• Get Inspired: Gain fresh perspectives from mentors and investors.
  
• Have Fun: Enjoy a lively atmosphere packed with activities beyond work.