Event Overview

Step into a day designed for bold innovators and entrepreneurial minds! The Founders Monster Meetup Day brings together startup founders and mentors for an immersive, energizing experience at Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad. Whether you want to fuel your progress, ignite new connections, or simply unwind—this is the meetup for you.
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Schedule Highlights

9:00am Day Begins

• Free Ergonomic Co-Working Space
  Work in a vibrant, collaborative environment all day. All workstations are fully-ergonomic sit-stand desks. Even our conference rooms have sit-stand meeting tables - bring your entire team! You can even experience working at an ergonomic treadmill desk.
  
• Networking Opportunities
  Meet and mingle with other ambitious founders, mentors, and early stage investors.
• 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.
• Recreation & Fun
  Take a break and recharge with:
  
  • Billiards
  • Board games
  • Multi-player video games (bring your own laptop)

12:00pm - 1:00pm Group Lunch

• Bring your own brown-bag lunch and enjoy spirited conversation in the group lunch area.

Special Bonus Event

Exact time TBA: Venture Mechanics Catapult Accelerator mentor Jonathan Olson will be holding this very popular workshop that he conducts during the quarterly Venture Saturday event...

Nearly Free IP with Jonathan Olson, Aeon Law

​Tired of IP feeling like a four-letter word? Worried your ideas will get swiped before you launch? Then buckle up! In 40 brisk minutes we'll demystify patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets with a focus on pitfalls, measures that don’t cost much, and current events. Jonathan Olson has advised numerous IP clients and written hundreds of patents, including some for Bill Gates, Paul Allen, and Satya Nadella. He has created potent IP in cryptographic security, machine learning, computer vision, drone and robotics applications, recommendation and curation systems, medical devices, and Web3/blockchain applications. His clients have used his patents to win licensing revenue, drive off competitors' investors, and navigate successful exits for more than 20 years. ​In this talk he'll share how startups can leverage practical, early-stage IP strategies for maximum impact.
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4:00pm - 6:00pm Pitches & Beer

• Join the pitch slam to share your startup idea with the crowd. No deck needed, 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 or when you arrive.

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.
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This event is free for founders, mentors and investors only. Sponsorships available for others.
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Free Attendance. Free Parking. Free Your Soul!

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