Founders Monster Meetup Day - Climate Edition

​Event Overview

​Step into a day designed for bold innovators and entrepreneurial minds! This edition of the Founders Monster Meetup Day is presented in partnership with the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub, bringing an added focus on climate solutions, sustainability, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.

​Together, we’re creating an immersive, energizing experience for climate-minded founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners at the Venture Mechanics Startup Launchpad. Whether you want to fuel your progress, ignite new connections, or simply unwind while engaging in meaningful climate conversations — this is the meetup for you.‍

​Schedule Highlights

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9:00am Day Begins

• ​Networking Opportunities
  Meet and mingle with other ambitious founders, mentors, and early stage investors and the 9Zero community dedicated to accelerating climate solutions.

• ​Free Co-Working
  Work in a vibrant, collaborative environment all day. All workstations are fully-ergonomic sit-stand desks. Option to use conference rooms - bring your entire team depending on availability! 

• ​Mentor Office Hours
  Engage in insightful conversations with experienced mentors holding dedicated office hours to answer your questions and help accelerate your startup journey. See the mentor office hour schedule at the Venture Mechanics website.

• ​Recreation & Fun
  Take a break and recharge with:

  • ​Multi-player video games (bring your own laptop)

  • ​wellness room
    

• ​12:00pm - 1:00pm Group Lunch
  Pizza luncheon generously sponsored by Jonathan Azoff of SNØCAP.

​4:00pm - 6:00pm Pitches & Beer - Climate Edition

• ​Join the pitch slam to share your startup idea with the crowd— sustainability and climate solutions. No deck needed, just grab the mic and tell the crowd what your idea is about in 3 minutes, with a couple of minutes of Q&A. You can sign up here to pitch. Already cast are:

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    • ​Lingan Satkunanathan of Rapid Fire Drones

    • ​David Bell of Emerald Battery Labs

    • ​Andy Weinstein of GODOT

    • ​Jason Puracal of ZILA BioWorks

    • ​Christina Kwong of Pomelo

    • ​Tom Gurski of Blue Dot Motorworks

    • ​Burt Hamner of Hydrobee SPC Inc.

    • ​Jeff Nichols of Pilotlight

    • ​Jan Whittington of Climate Solutions International

    • ​Raymond Castonguay of Spectra Insight

    • ​Michael Waggoner of Corumat

    • ​Yosafe Murphy of SHEBA

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Who Should Attend?

• ​Startup founders

• ​Aspiring “wantrepreneurs”

• ​Mentors and advisors

• ​College students interested in startups

• ​Anyone passionate about building, growing, and supporting new ventures
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​Why Attend?

• ​Collaborate: Develop your ideas alongside fellow founders.

• ​Connect: Build relationships with the startup community and forge valuable partnerships.

• ​Get Inspired: Gain fresh perspectives from mentors and investors.

• ​Have Fun: Enjoy a lively atmosphere packed with activities beyond work.
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​This event is free for founders, mentors and investors only. Sponsorships available for others.
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​Free Attendance. FREE Lunch. FREE Pitches. FREE YOUR SOLE!

​​About 9Zero: We are a community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators who drive climate action together. Through our club, events, and connections, we build relationships and accelerate solutions.  If you’re working toward a healthier world, you belong here. Join us - 9Zero.com