Startup Series: From Choosing Co-Founder to Finding PMF
Relationship | Leadership | Women Founders
Sun, March 08, 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Members Price - $28.00
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Topic Overview
Building a startup doesn’t begin with fundraising or a product launch — it begins with people, clarity, and hard early decisions.
This panel explores the messy, formative stages of the founder journey: choosing a co-founder, aligning on vision, testing ideas, navigating pivots, and recognizing real product-market fit. Through candid stories and practical lessons, we’ll unpack the decisions that truly shape a startup from 0→1.
*Video recording on event highlights to be posted on RISE2GETHER social media.
Meet Our Speakers
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Ara Zhang
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Stella Wang
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Yi Zhong
Speaker
Co-Founder @ Besimple AI -
Rissa Cao
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Kexin Xu
Moderator
What You’ll Get
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A sharper lens for evaluating potential co-founders
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Real-world examples of how founders test and validate ideas
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A practical framework for thinking about product-market fit beyond vanity metrics
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Clearer insight into what the 0→1 journey actually demands
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Meaningful connections with ambitious builders and future collaborators
Event Agenda
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2:00 PM-2:10 PM: Participants Check-in
2:10 PM-2:20 PM: Welcome and Introduce RISE2GETHER
2:20 PM-2:45 PM: Get to know each other
Led by the facilitator
Participants short intro - name, company, interest
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Hear from our panel of inspiring speakers as they share personal stories, practical advice, and tips on navigating your career and growth.
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Stretch your legs, enjoy some snacks, and mingle with other attendees during this short break.
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Bring your questions! This is your chance to engage directly with our speakers and share thoughts with the community. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the conversation.
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Make meaningful connections with professionals and peers. Discover new communities, potential collaborators, or make new friends!
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, we kindly ask that you let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding!