You have the idea. What you don't have is the money to hire a team, and no investor will write a check until you show traction. Join Adeo Ressi, Chairman of the Founder Institute, to learn how solo founders run a squad of AI agents in place of their first five hires, what investors look for in AI-native companies in 2026, and how FI companies get funded, from Founder Capital's $25K first checks to the FI Venture Network and local demo days. Register now and bring your questions for Adeo.
❯ What You'll Learn
How a squad of AI agents can cover the work of your first five hires, from market research to sales outreach;
What investors look for in AI-native companies in 2026, and which signals get you a first meeting;
What a fundable AI-native company needs to show before it gets its first check;
How FI companies get funded, including Founder Capital's $25K first checks, the FI Venture Network and local demo days;
How to put questions about your own company directly to Adeo, who has launched 14 venture capital funds.
Featured Speaker
Adeo Ressi \- Chairman @ Founder Institute \- Adeo Ressi is the Chairman of the Founder Institute\, the World's Largest AI\-Native Company Builder\, and CEO of Decile Group. He has founded 11 startups, launched 14 venture capital funds and generated nearly $2 billion in exits before the age of 30. He is also the inventor of the SAFE note, and through Decile Group he backs emerging venture capital managers around the world.
❯ Who Should Attend
Solo founders who already have an idea and want to turn it into a fundable company;
Founders already building with AI tools who want to know what investors expect next;
Professionals planning to leave their job and start a company in the next year;
Aspiring founders considering the next Founder Institute cohort.
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❯❯ This is a live, interactive online event, so be sure to RSVP at fi.co/e/405478/meetup to receive the Zoom URL to join us live!