Founders First Fridays
Founders First Fridays is a monthly community event created to support and celebrate early-stage entrepreneurs. Held on the first Friday of each month, it brings together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for meaningful conversations, resource sharing, and real-world insights. Whether you’re building your first venture or scaling your startup, Founders First Fridays offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and grow alongside a vibrant network of innovators and changemakers.
Why Attend Founders First Fridays
Build Authentic Connections
Meet fellow high-growth founders from across Michigan in a casual, pressure-free environment. FFF offers a unique space to form genuine relationships with people who truly understand the entrepreneurial journey.
Share Real-World Experiences
Share Real-World Experiences
Whether you’re navigating a major challenge or celebrating a recent win, FFF encourages open conversations where founders learn from each other’s successes and setbacks.
Discover Collaborative Opportunities
Discover Collaborative Opportunities
From partnerships to pilot programs, these meetups often lead to meaningful collaborations. The diversity of perspectives helps spark new ideas and innovative approaches to business growth.
Fuel Michigan Innovation
Fuel Michigan Innovation
By joining forces city by city, FFF builds a connected network of founders driving impact statewide. It’s a chance to be part of a broader movement supporting innovation, economic development, and founder-for-founder solidarity.
Where it Happens
Hosted monthly in cities across Michigan, each FFF meetup is locally led to reflect the unique energy and needs of the regional founder community.
Who Should Attend
Open to early-stage and growth-focused founders from all industries. Whether you’re building, fundraising, or scaling — this space is for you.
What to Expect
No pitches, no panels — just informal, founder-led conversations focused on shared experiences, insights, and connection.
Hosted by Local MFF Founders
FFF hosts are MFF members who are committed to building connections and community amongst other founders where they live and operate.
