😊 Founder Organizers

How do I become an Organizing Founder?

• Sign up here!

Who can be an Organizing Founder?

• Organizing founders must be founders of startups, not service professionals (e.g., lawyers, marketers, etc.).
• Organizing founders must have a website and at least an MVP.

Will TWiST verify founders’ status?

• We will verify through the startup’s website and the founder’s social media profiles (Linkedin, Twitter, AngelList, etc.).

When can we start organizing events?

• Planning can start once there are three founders who sign up for a city.

Can I have the emails of those who RSVP?

• Emails are not shared.
• If Organizers want to contact the attendees, please draft an email request and send to Producer Rachel at [email protected]

Who do I talk to after planning the Meetup?

• Slack DM Producer Rachel (Rachel Braun) or email her at [email protected]. She will make a sign-up form.

💼  Attendees

Where can I upload photos from Meetups?

• Please post them in the city Slack group! We’ll distribute on social media.

How can I contact Organizing Founders?

• Reach out to Rachel on Slack and she can make an introduction.

Can I go to a Meetup if I missed the previous one?

• Yes!

Can I bring another founder?

• Yes, please make sure that they RSVP on the form, so that the Organizers know in advance.

  

🤑Partnership FAQ

Who do I contact if I want to be a partner?

• Please email [email protected] with the subject “Meetups Partner”

How much does it cost to be a partner?

• $1,000.

What does the partnership money go towards?

• A/V and food.

What if there is extra partnership money?

• Any extra money rolls into the next event.

How many partners can there be per Meetup?

• Up to 5.

Who cannot be a partner?

• There are no “in-kind” partnerships available (e.g., no free software, discount codes or free beverages in return for branding)

What do partners get?

• 2 tickets to the event.
• Thank you in the email, with a link to product, website, or special offer.
• Thank you from the stage from the host (20 seconds).
• Table at the event (if room allows).
• Thank you on the landing page of the event.
• Category exclusivity (e.g., only one law firm, one real estate firm, one Cloud provider, etc).

🤝Meetups

Who can attend Meetups?

• Meetups are organized by founders, for founders.

What are the steps to planning a Meetup?

1. Rachel will connect the Organizing Founders over an email.
   1. Don't forget to fill out the contact form in the email! This will be public information so Meetup attendees can view the Organizer's work.
2. The Organizers together plan a location, date, and time for the Meetup.
3. Let Producer Rachel know the details and she will create and send a signup form to use.
   1. Bonus: Make a calendar link she can put in the signup form for attendees.
4. Share the signup form in the founder community. We will also share it on social media.
5. Let Rachel know 5 days before the Meetup to send out the reminders to those who RSVP'd (or if it needs to be postponed)
6. Take a photo at the Meetup and share it in Slack!

What do we need for Meetup 1?

1. A casual space, like a bar or pizza shop.
2. An area that is easy to find when walking into the space.
   1. Bonus: Rachel can share an organizer's phone number with the reminder email. This will let founders call in if they are unable to find the group. Not everyone is on Slack!

What do we need for Meetup 2?

1. A bar, restaurant, or co-working space that allows reservations for a group
   1. Note: WeWorks have worked great for this!
2. An area where it is possible to network efficiently. It would be a good idea to have the ability to stand and walk around.

What do we need for Meetup 3?

1. Seats for everyone
2. A projector and speakers
3. A computer and internet powerful enough to run Zoom
4. A quiet space

What are the best spaces to host Meetup 3?

• Co-working or event spaces, a room at a bar/brewery/etc, or a college/university.
• Note: No tech firms, law firms, accelerators, VC firms, etc., unless they are paid, partners