2026 LinkedIn AI Recruitment Strategy Resources: Top Networking LinkedIn Events

Building emotional connection - lessons from Solution Selling founder

Wed, Jan 7, 12:30 PM PST

Online • By Pianpian Xu Guthrie

Join Amotions AI founder Pianpian and sales master Michael Bosworth, co-author of best-selling books Solution Selling and What Great Salespeople Do: The Science of Selling Through Emotional Connection and the Power of Story in a fireside chat. They will discuss: How to build emotional connection through story telling. How to sell through emotional connection. How to build trust with family, customers, colleagues, friends, and more.

Co-Founder Networking: Find Your Perfect Match in 2026

Tue, Jan 6, 8:00 AM PST

Online • By Founder Institute

Ready to kick off your startup journey in 2026? The key to success starts with the right Co-Founder. Are you ready to find your match? Join us for a dynamic, interactive event where you'll: ✅ Learn proven strategies for finding and building a successful Co-Founder relationship. ✅ Connect with motivated entrepreneurs in virtual networking tables and speed matching sessions. ✅ Start the new year with the right partner to accelerate your startup. Whether you’ve got an idea, an MVP, or just a passion to build, this event is for YOU. Don’t wait! Take the first step toward your perfect startup partnership today! Sign up now and make 2026 the year you find your Co-Founder and build the future together! #CoFounderSearch #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #FindYourMatch #FounderInstitute #NewYearNewPartner

2025 Fall ILT Founder Showcase *Virtual*

Thu, Dec 18, 4:00 PM PST

Online • By ILT Academy

Connecting talented Midwest founders to community members in our startup ecosystems. Together, we will celebrate their business progress, give them direct feedback and supercharge their professional network at this exciting virtual event. #ilikethat 🗓️ Event Schedule: 5:30 pm - Doors Open 5:45 pm - Guest Check-in / Arrival 6:00 pm - Main Stage Welcome & Special Guests 6:15 pm - Founder Showcase Floor Opens 7:30 pm - Fond farewell Who Should Attend? This event is for anyone—of any age or background—who’s passionate about solving problems or building something new. Perfect for: Aspiring entrepreneurs Small business owners Ecosystem Leaders Bankers, Angel Investors and VC's Students, educators, or teams that want to connect Sponsored by: Northspan, ND Department of Commerce, DAWN

Resilience, Risk, and Reinvention: A Founder’s Journey

Tue, Dec 16, 5:00 PM PST

Online • By Exogy Partners

Noelle London has spent her career working at the intersection of startups, talent, and economic impact, from scaling innovation programs for cities to helping early-stage companies connect with capital, talent, and enterprise partnerships. Today, she is the founder and CEO of Illoominus, a people insights platform built to solve a problem she saw across every organization she worked with: HR tools that collect data but fail to translate it into something leaders can actually use. On The Warm-Blooded Founder Show, Chris Sherrick speaks with Noelle about what it takes to move from supporting other founders to fully committing to building something of your own. This episode explores: Founding Origin And Stepping Into Full Commitment How Noelle transitioned from enabling other founders to becoming one herself and what it looked like to go all in. Forming The Early Team Building a core team around a mission and aligning everyone when resources are limited. Pivoting Amid Market Forces Navigating a shifting HR tech landscape and adapting Illoominus to meet real market demand. Noelle’s journey reflects what many founders feel but rarely say out loud, the tension between helping others build and deciding it is finally your turn to step forward. This episode is for founders and operators who are carving out their own path and learning to adapt in real time.

Holiday Networking with Founder Institute, Seed2Table, and District Angels

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00 PM PST

Washington, District of Columbia, US • By Seed2Table

At this in-person community happy hour, Seed2Table, Founder Institute, and District Angels are teaming up to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, mentors, and community leaders from across the startup ecosystem to celebrate winter holidays. If you’re building, advising, or funding startups in the Washington, DC region, don’t miss this in-person networking event with the DMV’s entrepreneurs, community leaders, mentors, and investors. Stop by to share what you need for your launch, growth, or fundraising. Advisors, partners, and investors from both the Seed2Table and Founder Institute networks, will be there for a relaxed, easy gathering.

Jeff Raider (Mammoth Brands/Warby Parker Co-Founder) Fireside Chat

Thu, Dec 11, 3:00 PM PST

Soho, New York, N.Y., US • By Alex Yaseen

Jeffrey Raider has spent nearly two decades building and scaling iconic brands. Jeff co-founded Warby Parker, then founded and transformed Harry's into the anchor of what's now one of the largest CPG companies built in the past two decades. Jeff knows what it takes to build exceptional consumer brands and how to scale them while maintaining brand identity. On December 11th, he'll join us at Parabola’s Soho office for a fireside chat to talk through how automation and technology are reshaping the modern brand playbook and the opportunities in CPG that most excite him.

From Small to Scalable: Founder led sales to scalable sales team.

Thu, Dec 11, 11:30 AM PST

Online • By NextRock Advisors LLC

All businesses start with founder led sales. They can grow until the founder reaches their capacity. We have a free online event that shows the mistakes, including the 6-figure mistake most founders make and the correct path to building a scalable business.

Leadership Live with Andreas Schmocker - CEO & Co-Founder | Odne

Thu, Dec 11, 9:00 AM PST

Online • By FloodGate Medical

Want a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to lead in MedTech? We’ve got just the conversation for you. Join us this December for a new episode of Leadership Live featuring Andreas Schmocker, CEO and Co-Founder of Odne. Andreas will share his journey through the Medical Device landscape - from the challenges he's faced to the leadership lessons that shaped his success. Expect honest insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration for your own path. Join us LIVE Thursday, December 11 at 12:00PM EST! #LeadershipLive #MedTechLeadership #ImprovingLives #CareerGrowth

IFL Leadership Dinner w/ Andrew Graham, CEO & Co-founder of Borrowell

Wed, Dec 10, 3:30 PM PST

Downtown Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CA • By IFL Toronto

Join IFL-Toronto on December 10th, 2025, for our final event of the year. This evening will bring together 30 of Canada's next generation of leaders for an intimate discussion on entrepreneurial leadership, personal finance, and fostering innovation in Canada. 🧠 Topics of Discussion Modernizing personal finance, building a unicorn, and fostering Canadian innovation - and how Canadians can revolutionize personal and commercial financial technology. This intimate dinner offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with peers and thought leaders, exchange bold ideas, and gain insights to lead with greater impact in times of transformation. Andrew Graham is one of Canada's most revolutionary FinTech entrepreneurs. The CEO and Co-founder of Canadian Unicorn Borrowell, one of Canada’s largest financial technology companies, with over three million users. Borrowell helps consumers find financial prosperity and make great decisions about their money. Borrowell has won numerous awards, including being named one of the top 100 fintech companies in the world by KPMG and one of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in Canada by Deloitte. For his work building Borrowell, Andrew was named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019. Andrew holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and an MA in economics from the University of Edinburgh. He is chair of the board of Fintechs Canada.

Designing Your Dream Job: Career Reinvention & Founder Paths

Fri, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 6

Online • By Job Incubator

Tired of trying to squeeze yourself into job descriptions that don’t really fit? In this interactive session, we’ll explore how to **find** a dream job – or **create** one by starting your own thing. This is *not* a one-way webinar. It’s a **brainstorming and info-sharing session** where we’ll: * Share practical strategies for discovering what a “dream job” actually looks like for *you* * Talk about different paths: internal moves, career pivots, freelancing, and founding a start-up * Swap tools, resources, and tactics for positioning yourself for roles you actually want * Discuss the realities (good and bad) of “creating your own job” as a founder You’ll get the most out of this if you’re: * Exploring a next step in your career * Considering a pivot or sabbatical * Toying with the idea of launching a product, service, or start-up * Or simply curious about how others are designing work they love Come ready to share experiences, ask questions, and co-create ideas. No pitching, no hard selling – just honest conversation and collective brainstorming about building work that actually fits you.

A Founder’s Guide to the Latvia Startup Visa

Fri, Dec 5, 4:00 PM PST

Online • By Shoaib Rafique

Join this online session, “A Founder’s Guide to the Latvia Startup Visa,” designed to simplify the entire visa process for aspiring entrepreneurs—covering eligibility, documentation, key requirements, and practical tips to build a strong application. Whether the goal is to expand into Europe, relocate a startup, or explore new opportunities in the EU ecosystem, this session will provide clear, actionable insights to navigate the Latvia Startup Visa with confidence.

🌟 How to Leverage Your Founder Personal Brand for Your Business

Thu, Dec 4, 5:00 PM PST

Online • By bMightie

When you don’t have funding, a big team, or a long list of wins, your personal brand isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It becomes the engine that gets your earliest customers to trust you, try you, and stick with you 🚀 In this virtual fireside chat, with moderator Rahul, and panelists Ileana, Faith, Kasey, and Pankrit, share their founder lessons and experiences in tapping into their lived experiences and personal voice to power their startup’s early traction. 💬 What we’ll explore - How to show up online when you’re still figuring things out - Turning your founder story into a credibility shortcut - Building trust when you don’t have fancy logos or funders - How much to share and where to draw the line - The traps: overexposure, inconsistency, hiding, or blending in - Tactical habits that build a recognisable, reliable presence This conversation will be candid, practical, and founder-first, just real lived strategies that help bootstrappers turn their founder online presence into business progress 🔥 If you’re building with limited resources and need extra leverage to amplify the results of your efforts, this is a session you won't want to miss. 🌟 Meet our moderator Rahul Bharadwaj - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-bharadwaj-20/ Rahul is the founder of Soulful Learning, dedicated to helping children aged 5–15 develop independent thinking, creativity, emotional awareness, and real-world life skills—all through playful, research-backed workshops and activities. Soulful Learning programs are carefully designed to go beyond academics. Whether it’s exploring self-expression, building empathy, or understanding how to learn, Soulful Learning creates safe spaces where children can think freely, feel deeply, and grow mindfully. 🌟 Meet our panelist Ileana Koumoukelis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ileanak/ Hi, Ileana here, founder of Train of Thought, a social enterprise. Did you know that getting an ADHD diagnosis takes from 6 months to 2 years? By the time it arrives you are exhausted, stressed and techniques to support your memory are hardly remembered. So are you doomed forever, before getting any help? Well, luckily, no. I quit my senior career in Tech, to help others in their ADHD journey earlier. But how? With a supplement. In the form of physical memory aids and 5-minute a day online trainings. The main thing is, it prevents stress from building up. I know because I use these memory aids myself every day. Join our pilots at www.trainoft.com.au 🌟 Meet our panelist Faith Labaro - https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-labaro/ As a solo mother of six with background in nutrition and naturopathy, Faith has always understood the healing power of nature. But it was through her own lived experiences - navigating trauma, transition, and growth - she discovered that real healing begins when we learn to put ourselves first - not from selfishness, but from sacred necessity. Nourish Oils was born out of that journey, one ritual at a time. These blends are designed to restore calm, rebuild confidence, and reconnect women with the power they thought they’d lost. It is more than skincare. It’s soul-care, self-compassion, rooted in resilience. 🌟 Meet our panelist, Pankrit Jindal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pankrit-jindal/ Data analyst turned founder of meal planning app, Bean, Pankrit is dedicated to freeing up headspace, time, and money for busy professionals and parents one meal at a time. Bean checks your pantry, suggests recipes, builds AI meal plans, and auto-generates your shopping list, so meal prep takes 10 minutes, not two hours. Enjoy 1 free month of AI-personalised meal planning via, Bean. Use code BEAN30 to unlock deal: https://bit.ly/beanmealsapp. 🌟 Meet our panelist, Kasey Robinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bitpixi/ Hi there! I’m Kasey, a Senior UX Designer & AI Full-Stack Developer who loves crafting interfaces and immersive digital experiences. At Hackeroos, I’ve built an innovative hub where vibe coders, game developers, and creatives team up on exciting side projects. We foster a relaxed, pub-style atmosphere on Reddit and Discord that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and creativity. On r/Hackeroos, we also share Aussie tech news and highlight hackathon competitions, bringing diverse talents together to explore new ideas.

The Founder Dilemma: Why Your Business Isn't Doing Better

Thu, Dec 4, 2:00 PM PST

Online • By Henry Mittelman

Most founders know their business should be doing better, but it’s rarely a strategy problem. It’s not effort, intelligence, or potential. The real issue is the invisible force holding every founder back: a lack of accountability to the work that actually moves the business forward. In this high-impact session, Henry Mittelman will break down the three patterns he sees across every stalled business, from early-stage to $50M+, and the weekly accountability system that solves all of them. You’ll learn: Why the same fires keep showing up week after week The hidden reason team performance plateaus Why growth feels unpredictable Why founders drift into “busy work” instead of strategic growth The accountability gap no one talks about The simple weekly system that keeps you consistent and focused This masterclass is for founders who: ✔ Know their business should be further along ✔ Are stuck putting out fires instead of scaling ✔ Expect more from their team but aren’t getting it ✔ Start strong but struggle to stay consistent ✔ Want growth that’s predictable, not accidental What you’ll walk away with: A clear understanding of why you’re stuck and a concrete system to break through plateaus, increase performance, and create momentum that compounds. If you’re a founder who knows your business could (or should) be performing at a higher level, this will be the most important hour you spend this quarter. Save your seat >> https://www.addevent.com/event/5p2n54l83mg4

🎙️ Inspired to Build: Live with Charles Malenfant Co-Founder of GhostEye

Thu, Dec 4, 9:10 AM PST

Online • By Erica Hughberg

Join me, Erica Hughberg, for a live conversation with Charles Antoine Malenfant, Co-Founder of GhostEye, as we discuss how they're redefining security by validating human attack surfaces before attackers do. Discover what inspired Charles Antoine to build GhostEye, how AI is leveraged in their approach to cyber defense, and the challenges faced in creating proactive security solutions. Bring your questions and join this engaging livestream! --- 🎙️ Inspired to Build: Conversations with AI Builders Live-streamed Conversations with people building AI-powered solutions, sharing their journeys, their insights, and inspiring you to create solutions.

The Founder-Led Framework to 10X Your Growth in 2026

Thu, Dec 4, 8:00 AM PST

Online • By Growth Idea

Learn the Equation That Separates Scalable Businesses from Stuck Ones You’ve built a successful business, but growth has stalled. Operations wobble when you step back, profit margins tighten, and you’re trapped. You’re not alone: 96% of businesses hit a ceiling of £1 Million, not because of competition, but because the business wasn’t designed to scale. In this free webclasss, Shweta Jhajharia reveals the proven growth equation that changes that. **Who Is This Training For** Ambitious UK SME owners with an annual revenue of over £500,000 who want structured, proven methods to scale without burnout, moving from operator > orchestrator > owner, and finally breaking through the growth plateau. **You Will Leave With** Clarity on what’s really holding your business back A practical framework to engineer consistent growth The mindset and structure to scale without you A roadmap from chaos > control > compounding results **What You Will Learn** Why Growth Stalls: Replace Random Effort with Strategic Design. Audit your business against the 6M™ Framework - Mindset, Mastery, Mission, Money, Management, and Methodology, and identify which levers are limiting your progress. The equation for predictable performance - Understand how Structure + Strategy + Systems × Leadership Alignment drives consistent, measurable growth. You’ll learn how small shifts across your leading indicators (enquiries, conversion, spend, intensity, margin, multiplier) can compound into exponential gains, the same approach used by the top 4% of SMEs. Step out without losing control - Build leadership depth, delegate effectively, and implement accountability systems so your business performs at the same level, even when you’re not in the room. Mindset for scaling – Shift from operator to architect thinking using the MAXIMISER™ Model, a practical framework that helps you identify and improve the right numbers in your business to multiply profit and asset value. The compound effect of alignment – Align your market focus, business model, team capability, and methods to create sustainable, compounding results that build both profit and enterprise value.

The Founder’s Year-End Reset: Get Ready to Win in 2026

Thu, Dec 4, 4:00 AM PST

Online • By Hypa Consulting | The Home For Female Recruitment Founders

A focused 60-minute session to review 2025 and lock in simple, smart plays that lift revenue in 2026—without adding headcount or heavy costs. Before we close out 2025, let’s set you up to win in 2026—without piling on cost or hiring a bigger team. In this fast, practical Live Learn, I’ll share the approaches I use with female recruitment founders to increase revenue by working smarter: * Tighten your BD focus on the right niches and accounts * Refresh your offer & pricing so you capture more value from every win. * Clean your pipeline & database for quicker wins in Q1. * Light-touch automation that supports (not replaces) relationships. Client mix & retention moves that stabilise cash flow. You’ll leave with: * A clear 2025 review template you can reuse each quarter. * A 3-lever revenue plan for Q1 2026 you can action immediately. * Simple tactics to grow without adding headcount or heavy cost. 📅 December 4th @ 12pm • ⏱️ 60 minutes 🎯 For female recruitment founders who want smarter revenue in 2026. What we’ll cover (agenda bullets) * 10-minute review: What to keep, cut, and change from 2025. * Revenue levers: Offer, price, pipeline, and priority—what moves first. * BD that converts: Fewer activities, better meetings, cleaner follow-up. * Low-cost systems: Minimal automation that actually helps you sell. * Q1 sprint plan: 30-day actions and simple metrics to track. 👉JOIN my mailing list: https://bit.ly/4jTsw2v For live learns, news, added value and more 👉 GET READY for 2026: Join the WIN 2026 workshop on 20 January — waitlist now open, Only £49. subscribepage.io/8Ex9gJ 👉 Where my peers at? Join the Female Founders Hub over on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/483100094834581/

JFE Founder and Investor Dinner

Wed, Dec 3, 7:00 PM PST

West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, US • By JFE Network

Join JFE Network for an intimate Founder & Investor Dinner, bringing together venture-backed founders and active VC investors for a curated evening of connection, conversation, and collaboration. This highly curated gathering limited to 30 guests is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and lasting relationships within the LA tech and venture ecosystem. Venture-backed founders and active VC investors will be prioritized, ensuring a focused and high-quality networking experience. Attendees will enjoy a three-course dining experience with wine, featuring kosher steak, chicken, pescatarian, and vegetarian options, thoughtfully prepared to complement an engaging evening of networking and conversation. Sponsored by JP Morgan Innovation Economy Banking. Event Highlights Curated networking reception followed by a seated dinner Founder and investor mix Gourmet kosher dinner with wine and multiple menu options Highly curated guest list (approval required) Important Information Tickets are limited, with no sales at the door Venue details will be shared with confirmed attendees 24 hours before the event All attendees are subject to verification by the JFE Network team About JFE Network Since 2009, JFE (Jews for Entrepreneurship) has supported Jewish innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide — hosting over 120 events, including pitch nights, accelerators, and founder–investor meetups across major tech hubs. Learn more at www.jfenetwork.com About JP Morgan Innovation Economy Banking We help startups of all sizes, growth stages and industries. Our experienced, firm-wide Innovation Economy team can deliver financial solutions and guidance to help you grow, network and scale toward an IPO. With tech that powers growth, J.P. Morgan gives early-stage startups, venture-backed and high growth companies the agility needed to make secure, real-time, efficient decisions. Learn more about our Banking Solution for early-stage and venture-backed startups.

Breaking the Founder’s Trap: From Working In the Business to Working On It

Wed, Dec 3, 3:00 PM PST

Online • By Growth Labs

🎙️ Inspired to Build: Live with Birger Moëll, Co-Founder of Eir.Space

Tue, Dec 2, 9:10 AM PST

Online • By Erica Hughberg

Join me, Erica Hughberg, for a live conversation with Birger Moëll, Co-Founder of Eir.Space, as we discover how they're empowering individuals to understand and act on their health data. Explore what inspired Birger to bridge Swedish healthcare records with personal reflections, how AI shapes Eir.Space’s calm workflow, and the unique challenges along their journey. And... what does it really take to build a solution that integrates AI features? Bring your questions and join the discussion in this interactive livestream! --- 🎙️ Inspired to Build: Conversations with AI Builders Live-streamed Conversations with people building AI-powered solutions, sharing their journeys, their insights, and inspiring you to create solutions.

[A-Round] Solve Session: Scale Founder-Led Growth

Tue, Dec 2, 9:00 AM PST

Online • By A-Round | Leaders at Startups

Description of the goal or problem: Client Acquisition. Most clients have been obtained through my personal outreach, meeting setup, and onboarding — which consumes significant time and limits scalability. Without delegating or automating this, client growth is limited to my personal effort.