Equity Advisory Clinic

Founders Café, from OpenAI × Dogpatch Labs, is for 30 people considering whether to build a company. You might be exploring a problem worth solving, testing an early idea, looking for a co-founder, or deciding whether to leave your current role and start building. The afternoon is structured around small-group conversations, co-founder matching, mentoring and office hours. The aim is to help you pressure-test what you are working on, meet people at a similar stage, and get clearer on the next decision you need to make. You do not need to have incorporated a company, raised funding, found a co-founder or worked everything out. You do need to be actively considering whether there is something worth pursuing. Who is it for Founders Café is for people who are: Exploring a problem or early idea Testing whether an idea is strong enough to pursue Considering moving from product, engineering, design, research or commercial work into building a company Already building informally and deciding whether to take it further What to expect This is a working afternoon built around conversation rather than presentations. Bring an idea, a problem, or an assumption you need to test. The useful outcome is a clearer view of what you are pursuing, what remains unresolved, and what you should do next. Places are limited to 30 so there is enough time for useful conversations, relevant introductions and individual attention. Continue into the evening Founders Café is the first part of a wider day for founders at Dogpatch Labs. From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, OpenAI × Dogpatch Labs will host Founder Firesides: Inside the Raise, with Sean Mullaney, CEO of Seapoint, and Ryan Morrissey, CEO of Hoplite. The conversation will focus on what fundraising looks like while you are still running the company: how founders manage the process alongside customers, product and hiring, and what changes once a raise is underway. Apply separately to attend Founder Firesides: https://luma.com/ro2t6kh8 Application req

Founder Firesides: Inside the Raise, from OpenAI × Dogpatch Labs, is a practical conversation for founders raising, or preparing to raise, capital while continuing to run their companies. Fundraising can quickly become a second job. Investor conversations, rejection, terms and the pressure to maintain momentum all compete with the work of building the company. Sean Mullaney, CEO of Seapoint, which has raised €10m to date, and Ryan Morrissey, CEO of Hoplite (YC S26), will share what fundraising looked like from inside their companies: what worked, what did not, which decisions mattered and what they would approach differently if raising their first round again. Who it is for The event is open to Dogpatch Labs members and the wider startup community. It will be particularly useful for: Founders and co-founders of active startups CEOs preparing for or currently running a fundraise Repeat founders Senior startup leaders involved in founder-level decisions Investors and operators with relevant experience to contribute What to expect A direct conversation about raising capital while still running the company, followed by questions from founders facing similar decisions. Agenda 17:00 | Doors open and registration 17:30 | Fireside conversation and audience Q&A 18:15 | Drinks and conversation 19:00 | Close

Strive welcomes you to 'Politics and Business Networking', Dublin's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in politics and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, Political Science Professionals and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Hospitality and Business Networking', Dublin's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in hospitality and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Promoters, DJs, Restaurateurs, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Music and Business Networking', Dublin's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in music and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet other musicians, producers, engineers, agents, and many more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future bandmates, employers, coworkers, mangers, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.

Strive welcomes you to 'Acting, Production and Business Networking', Dublin's hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location for all to join. Are you interested in acting, production and business? Want to elevate your career? Meet other actors, producers, designers, videographers, and many more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **This will be a multi-vertical event ** There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise! Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM(feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. Remember - it's not about who you know today, it's who you'll meet tomorrow! We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse for eventbrite fees. Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.