Founder Chemistry: Back To School

Founders • Capital • Community Presented by Fondo + OpenCap Stack The founder event designed to help you actually leave with something valuable. Most startup networking events are awkward, random, and forgettable. This is different. Founder Matchmaking Night is a curated experience for: solo founders looking for cofounders technical founders seeking operators operators seeking technical talent startup teams preparing for accelerators ambitious people ready to build something meaningful Whether you’re applying to YC, Techstars, HF0, Neo, or just trying to finally start the company you’ve been thinking about — this event is designed to connect you with the people and tools that actually matter. 💘 What To Expect ⚡ Founder Speed Dating Fast-paced 5-minute founder conversations designed to help you discover: cofounders collaborators advisors future hires accountability partners early customers 🧠 Tactical Founder Talks Short, high-value talks from startup operators on: cofounder equity splits cap tables & SAFEs startup accounting mistakes fundraising readiness what accelerators actually look for No fluff. No panels. Just actionable insights. 🎯 Investor Readiness Challenge Pitch your startup idea, get live feedback, and compete for sponsor perks, founder credits, and community access. 🤝 Curated Networking Meet founders across: AI SaaS Fintech Consumer Apps Web3 Climate HealthTech Developer Tools Creator Economy Attendees will receive color-coded badges and founder profile cards to make matching easy and intentional. Why Attend? Because startups fail when founders: build alone choose the wrong cofounder ignore their financial stack mess up equity early lack community and support This event helps solve all five. 🛠 Meet The Founder Stack Fondo The modern accounting and tax platform for startups. Learn how to become investor and accelerator ready from day one. OpenCap Stack Modern cap table and ownership infrastructure for startups. Understand equity, SAFEs, vesting, and fundraising before costly mistakes happen. Founders Network A powerful founder community built around collaboration, mentorship, and shared learning. Because building a startup shouldn’t happen in isolation. 👀 Who Should Attend? Solo founders Startup teams Technical builders Operators & GTM talent Designers AI engineers YC / accelerator applicants First-time founders Aspiring founders People looking for their next startup opportunity 🎟 Your Ticket Includes ✅ Founder Speed Dating ✅ Startup Networking Mixer ✅ Tactical Founder Talks ✅ Accelerator Prep Insights ✅ Founder Matching ✅ Community Access ✅ Sponsor Perks & Credits ✅ Founder Resource Guides 🧬 Suggested Mental Prompt Before You Arrive Come prepared to answer: 🎯 Final CTA Meet your cofounder. Fix your startup stack. Prepare for accelerators. Build your next company. Spots are limited to keep conversations high quality. SaaStr during the day. This after. Drinks, music, and conversations worth staying out for. Founders only. Limited spots. Hosted by TBA and OpenCapStack - The open source alternative to Carta, Agent first, and MCP integration out the box.