[AMSTERDAM] Startup/Investor Open Coffee

Come grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs, advisors and investors!
About this Event

❗️IMPORTANT:

• The goal of this event is to be more than just a networking opportunity, it's a shared learning experience for everyone. Please arrive on time so you don't miss the first questions and insights, which the rest of the conversations will build on.
• NO PITCHING❗ Just sincere sharing of challenges you face and insights that might help others!

DETAILS:

Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.

Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.

Who joins:

Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.

How to prepare:

• Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
• Prepare a short intro: who you are and what brought you here
• Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
  

About the Organizers:

SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing, developing their angel investing skills in real deals.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, their structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding.

Adelantum Services helps startups accelerate or expand their product-market fit, through workshops, trainings and mentoring sessions.

Next opportunities:

SIA:

• Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
• Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
• Online SIA events are announced on LinkedIn.

Founder Institute:

• Apply for the FI Core Program.
• Upcoming Founder Bootcamps.
• Upcoming Founder Institute Events.

Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Introduction

Info: Every attendee gives a brief introduction of who they are and why they are here.

🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Roundtable discussion

Info: Attendees are invited to share the challenges they face, speak about their startup's needs, and exchange experiences, contacts and insights to find new solutions.

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking

Info: After a group photo, attendees can split into smaller groups to talk further.