Founders+Mentors Meetup - 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
10:00am 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.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 hours schedule at the Venture Mechanics website.12:00pm - 1:00pm Group Lunch
3:00pm - 5:00pm Pitches & Beer - Climate Edition
Join the pitch slam to share your ClimateTech or sustainability startup idea with this safe audience of founders and mentors. 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 (cutoff is two days before the event). Not sure what to include in a 3-minute pitch? Use our 3-Minute Pitch Madlibs Guide.
This isn't a one-and-done kind of thing. Founders come back again and again to try out their new "material" as they pivot to new strategies and try out different messaging to get their concepts across.
Not sure you're ready to pitch yet, be sure to check out our blog article From Panic to Precision: Practicing Your Way to a Fundable Pitch
Who Should Attend?
Startup founders
Aspiring “wantrepreneurs”
Mentors and advisors
College students interested in startups
Anyone passionate about building, growing, and supporting new ventures
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.
This is event is for founders, mentors and investors only. Sponsorships available for others.
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