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Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder
July 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Do you want to start your own technology company, but don’t know where to begin? You are not alone. Every day millions of people go to jobs they don’t enjoy, but few do something about it. At the “Employee to Entrepreneur” event, you can hear the stories, tips, and best practices of those who left their jobs to pursue their own startup company. Listen to the experiences of people just like you that have made the transition, and discuss any questions or concerns that you have. Afterwards, attendees will have an opportunity to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs and share their ideas for feedback.
**❯ What You’ll Learn:**
* Anyone who dreams of launching their own company
* Anyone with an idea for a new business either launched inside their employer or independently
* Anyone curious about being an entrepreneur someday
**❯ What Are Some of the Topics?**
* What is the difference between being an employee versus being a founder
* What to consider before becoming an entrepreneur
* How do you know when the time is right to quit
* What are the first steps in the entrepreneurial journey
**❯ Featured Alumni:**
* **[Scott Wayman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wayman-48b93b5/)**- **CEO and Co-Founder** of **[Kangarootime](http://www.kangarootime.com/):** Kangarootime has built the leading all-in-one management platform for childcare. It brings automation to childcare and provides childcare professionals with the tools to scale their classrooms, digitize their businesses and seamlessly communicate with their families and employees. The company’s cloud-based mobile application takes professional caregivers out of the revenue cycle, freeing up time for what really matters—the children.
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**❯❯ This live, interactive online event promises valuable insights. Ensure your participation by RSVPing at** **[https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17445](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/17445) to receive the Zoom URL.**