Tech Founder Connect [Conference]

Connecting startup founders, scale-up leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators Tech Founder Connect is a community event designed for startup founders, scale-up leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation partners who want to exchange practical knowledge, expand their network, and learn from companies that are building and scaling technology businesses. The event combines expert-led workshops, founder discussions, and networking to create meaningful conversations around the real challenges of growing a technology company. Event Agenda 15:00-15:30 Welcome & Community Networking Meet fellow founders, startup teams, investors, and ecosystem partners over coffee while making new connections before the program begins. 15:30 - 16:30 Workshop Session I A practical session focused on one of the key challenges founders face while building and growing a technology company. 16:30 - 17:30 Workshop Session II An expert-led workshop covering growth, operations, fundraising, product, sales, AI, leadership, or another business-critical topic. 17:30 - 18: 00 Networking 18:00 Workshop Session III A hands-on session with actionable frameworks, tools, and best practices that founders can immediately apply within their businesses. 19:00-19:30 Founder Panel Discussion Growing a Technology Company: Lessons from the Journey Experienced founders and startup leaders share their stories, challenges, mistakes, and practical insights on topics such as: * Finding product-market fit * Building the first team * Scaling sales and marketing * Raising investment * International expansion * Leadership during growth * Lessons learned from successes and failures The discussion will be interactive, allowing participants to ask questions and exchange experiences with the speakers. 19:30 - 22: 00 Founder Networking & Drinks Continue the conversation in an informal setting, build new relationships, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations within the TechConnect community. Who should attend? * Startup founders * Scale-up founders * CEOs and Managing Directors * Startup leadership teams * Entrepreneurs * Investors * Innovation partners * Accelerators and incubators * Technology professionals interested in entrepreneurship What to expect: * Practical knowledge from experienced founders and industry experts * Actionable strategies for growing a technology business * Peer-to-peer learning and honest conversations * Valuable networking opportunities * New partnerships within the Dutch technology ecosystem Tech Founder Connect is more than an event - it's a place where founders help founders, share real experiences, and contribute to building a stronger technology ecosystem together. • Complimentary Food & Drinks: The event fee goes towards serving full catering, wine, beer, soft drinks throughout the evening. • Location: The HUB, Rentmeesterstraat 42, 1315 JS Almere