2025 Founders' Dinners Program

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2025 Founders' Dinners Program - Interest Form

Deadline: DECEMBER 15

The 2025 Founders' Dinner Program is your opportunity to engage in candid discussions, build meaningful relationships, and gain the insights needed to navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship.

At these exclusive bi-monthly dinners, you’ll join a cohort of founders for in-depth conversations on key startup topics, guided by experienced Guest Mentors. Each dinner explores themes crucial to scaling a business. Examples of topics:

Funding Options and Considerations
Sustainable Scaling Strategies
Concept to Commercialization
Strategic Planning and Marketing Research
Problem Solving and Pivoting
Building a Strong Culture

Why Attend?

Learn from your peers in a confidential, supportive environment.
Expand your network and meet potential investors.
Access mentorship from industry experts.
Gain actionable insights to drive your business forward.

Event Details

Format: This is a cohort-based program. Founders commit the cohort for the year.
When: Every other month. 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bristol and Newport, RI locations
Cost: covers a year of programming, which includes six dinners, drinks, and dynamic Guest Mentors.
$375 for non-Chamber members
$350 for Chamber members

Please submit your Interest Form by Dec. 15, 2024.

Questions? contact Mollie Williams at mollie@newportchamber.com.

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Are you a current member of The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce? (You do NOT need to be a member in order to participate in this program. It would however give you a discount to the FD program)

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Contact Info. : email, phone *

Name of Company *

Company Website *

Brief Description of Company *

How did you hear about The Founders' Dinner Program?

There will likely be two different cohorts; one for tech-related companies, and one for non-tech-related companies. If you are a tech-related company, what best describes your tech industry? *

If your company is not tech, what best describes your industry? *

Size of Company: *

Age of Company: *

Stage of Company *

Seed Stage

Startup Stage: You are refining the product or service based on user feedback and market responses.

Early Growth Stage: You have validated the product and have grown the customer base. You have started to generate revenue and are looking to attract seed or early-stage venture capital funding to scale operations and marketing efforts.

Expansion Stage: You have experienced rapid growth in terms of customers, revenue, and team size. You are expanding market reach and exploring new opportunities.

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What are you hoping to gain from the Founders' Dinner Program?
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What topics would you like to see addressed throughout the program? *

What types of Guest Mentors would you be interested in hearing from? Feel free to give suggestions for specific people. *

If there are two cohorts, which location do you prefer? *

Bristol, RI is my first choice

Newport is my first choice

Open to either location

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