Founder Labs | Jan/Feb Round Up

The start of 2025 has been packed with valuable learning opportunities for founders at Founder Labs!

Here’s a recap of what’s been happening over the past two months:

Workshops & Office Hours

  • Michael Black hosted an insightful workshop and office hours, helping founders refine their strategies and tackle key business challenges.

  • Customer Discovery with Craig Whitney offered hands-on guidance to help startups validate their ideas and understand their target markets.

  • Legal 101 with Tughans provided crucial insights into legal considerations for early-stage businesses, complemented by dedicated office hours for one-on-one advice.

  • Pat Collins led a workshop and office hours, sharing expert knowledge on scaling startups and operational excellence.

  • Sam M worked closely with founders to develop compelling fundraising materials, ensuring they are pitch-ready for investors.

  • Gary & Gareth ran an engaging Fundraising AMA, answering pressing questions from founders about securing investment and managing the fundraising process.

  • Darragh McCarthy - Founder and CEO of FinTrU. Darragh shared an inspiring conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, how he scaled a global financial services firm, and his approach to leading with vision.

VC Mentor Madness

A highlight of the past two months was our VC Mentor Madness, where founders had the opportunity to engage with experienced investors and mentors, including:

  • Toyosi Ogedengbe – Expert insights on startup growth and investment readiness.

  • Alessandra Mazzilli – Guidance on business strategy and scaling.

  • Laura McGinnis – Practical tips on navigating the startup ecosystem.

  • Rockman Law – Legal expertise for startups raising investment. An open session for founders to ask legal and investment-related questions.

  • Andrew Sheffield – Deep dive into investor expectations and funding strategies.

What’s Next?

Founder Labs is committed to equipping founders with the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to succeed. Stay tuned for more exciting workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking events coming up in the next quarter!