FAQ

Every
question,
answered.

Everything you need to know about Founders Network, the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum, and how to get involved — whether you are a founder, visitor, sponsor, investor, mentor, or university partner.

Apply to Pitch Attend the Forum

About Founders Network

The Youth Entrepreneurship Forum

Attending as a Visitor

Applying to Pitch

Sponsors & Partners

Investors & Mentors

After the Forum

Still have questions?

We're happy
to talk.

If you didn't find the answer you were looking for, reach out directly. Whether you're a founder, a potential sponsor, a university partner, or just curious — we're here.

Everyquestion,answered.

About Founders Network

What is Founders Network?

Who created Founders Network?

What is the mission of Founders Network?

How is Founders Network different from a pitch competition?

What is the relationship between Founders Network and Study Eternity?

The Youth Entrepreneurship Forum

What is the Youth Entrepreneurship Forum?

When and where is the next forum?

What happens during the forum?

How many founders pitch at each forum?

What is the format of a founder's pitch?

Will there be future editions after Geneva?

Attending as a Visitor

Do I need my own startup idea to attend?

Who typically attends as a visitor?

What will I gain from attending?

How do I register to attend?

Can I join a startup team through the forum?

Applying to Pitch

Who can apply to pitch?

What stage does my startup need to be at to apply?

What does the application process look like?

Is there a cost to pitch?

What happens after I apply?

What should I include in my pitch?

Sponsors & Partners

Why should a brand sponsor Founders Network?

What does sponsor presence look like at the forum?

Who does a sponsor reach through Founders Network?

How do I become a sponsor?

Can universities partner with Founders Network?

Investors & Mentors

Why attend as an investor or mentor?

Does Founders Network pressure investment decisions?

How do I register as an investor or mentor?

After the Forum

What happens after the event ends?

Will recordings or summaries of the pitches be available?

How can I stay connected to the Founders Network community?

We're happyto talk.

Every
question,
answered.

We're happy
to talk.