Is this for you?

Founder Weekend is open to anyone with an interest in startups and entrepreneurship.

Do you…

• Have an idea but don’t know where to start?

• Have no idea but want to get involved in a team?

• Want to meet aspiring entrepreneurs as well as mentors?

• Want to learn new entrepreneurial skills?

Reasons to Get Involved

Start with just an idea, a team, and lots of questions. Finish with a well-developed startup concept, a diverse and supportive network, and a whole new level of entrepreneurial knowledge.

Meet & Connect

Join a diverse community to connect with skilled teammates and mentors that can support you in the future.

Develop an Idea

Collaborate with great minds around you to challenge your own assumptions and build out your idea. Bring your solution to life by creating your first mockup!

Learn from Mentors

Meet some of the most successful entrepreneurs our global network has to offer, and tap into their deep knowledge and entrepreneurial experience.

What to Expect

All these elements come together in one event to create a high-impact startup experience.

Meet Other Innovators

Meet entrepreneurial-minded and skilled people including teammates, mentors & investors.

Gain New Skills

A weekend full of workshops to learn new tips, tricks, and tools for building your pitch and product.

Get Energised

A schedule designed to keep you focused on moving forward while having fun to rapidly accelerate your idea.

Receive Mentorship

World-class mentorship from Irish entrepreneurs who have built, scaled and exited startups.

Get Feedback

Mentors and judges will provide invaluable insights on idea development and viability.

Pitch!

Showcase your progress to a panel of all-star judges in a 3-minute pitch.
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“Finding that sense of community and my co-founder through events like this was key to my success. I didn’t feel alone or silly for wanting to build a startup anymore.”

Aimee Louise Carton | Founder & CEO

KeepAppy, now acquired by Concentrix