Tech meetups in Waterloo
Waterloo meetups and Kitchener tech meetups in one list, read every day from the groups that run them. Each one links to its page here and to the place you register.
Founder Institute - FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking)
Online
https://www.meetup.com/waterloo-startup-founder-101/events/316682959/ ✨ The decisions that shaped these companies were made when nobody was watching and nothing was certain. Founders from across the FI network walk through what they chose early, why, and how those choices look in hindsight. 🤖 What they are building with AI now, and which of their original assumptions survived. 💬 Q&A, then open networking. 👉 Register now to get your link and join us live! . ❯ Featured Speakers: Jai Chinnakonda — Founder & CEO, ENGAIZ (FI Toronto Alum) Kelly Anderson — Founder & CEO, DyeConverter™ (FI Silicon Valley Alum) Brenda Bernal — Founder & CEO, Compliagence (FI Los Angeles Alum) ❯ Featured Host: Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CIO of the Founder Institute - Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CIO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 and across over 100 countries, producing over 9,000 portfolio companies with nearly $2BN in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. ❯ What You'll Learn: What these founders decided in their earliest months, and why; Which of their original assumptions survived and which did not; What they are building with AI now, and how it changed their roadmap; What they would tell a founder at idea stage today; How the FI network mattered to them, concretely. ❯ Who Should Attend: Idea-stage founders who want to see how the early decisions get made; Prospective applicants evaluating what the network actually produces; Founders in smaller chapters with limited access to breakout founders; Anyone who wants to network with founders beyond their own city. . ❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23175 to get your link and join us live!
Founder Institute - From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset
Online
https://www.meetup.com/waterloo-startup-founder-101/events/316598581/ Have you ever wondered why some people take the leap while others stay stuck? The difference isn't luck, resources, or timing — it's the way founders think. Join Jonathan Greechan, Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, for a fascinating deep-dive into the psychology behind entrepreneurial action. In this live session, you'll unpack the cognitive patterns that hold aspiring founders back and explore the mental frameworks that top entrepreneurs use to push through uncertainty. With practical exercises and a follow-up networking session, you'll leave with both insight and momentum. ❯❯ RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24087 to get your link and join us live! ❯ What You’ll Learn: How to move from hesitation to action and stop waiting for the "perfect time" The 4 core mental barriers that keep you stuck in the startup journey The key mindset shifts from “It’s not my fault” to “What can I do differently?” How to train your mind to embrace progress and overcome excuses with clarity and confidence Practical exercises to leave the event feeling empowered and ready to take the next step ❯ Featured Speaker: Jonathan Greechan - Co-Founder & CEO at Founder Institute: Since 2009, Jonathan has grown and scaled the world's largest pre-seed accelerator to chapters in over 200 cities and 100 countries, producing over 9,000 portfolio companies with an estimated value of $2BN. He also serves as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). Previously, Jonathan was a Partner of TheFunded.com, the first website for founders to rate and review venture capitalists, and an Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase. This leading Silicon Valley startup conference hosted speakers like Elon Musk. Jonathan’s writing has been featured in Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and he has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. ❯ Who Should Attend: Aspiring founders with an idea but who haven’t started building yet Entrepreneurs looking to break through mental blocks and move forward with their ideas Early-stage founders who feel stuck in analysis paralysis or waiting for the “right moment” Anyone eager to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and gain the confidence to move from idea to execution . ❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24087 to get your link and join us live!
KWLUG - Dinner at Yo Sushi, Downtown Kitchener
Monday, Oct 19 2026, 07:00pm Location: We are continuing the dinner meetup tradition at Yo Sushi in downtown Kitchener, starting at 7pm. Note that this restaurant meeting is on a Monday. This is a supplementary informal meeting; we will still hold hybrid meetings for technical topics.The restaurant is located at 103 King St W in Kitchener, at King near Ontario St. Here is a map. Parking at City of Kitchener parking lots is free after 5pm. The nearest City parking lots is at 40 Ontario St S.You can probably just show up, but the organizers would find it helpful if you RSVPed to dinner@kwlug.org
Electronic Music Meetup XVI
Waterloo, ON
Electronic Music Meetup XVII
Waterloo, ON
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