At Fondo, we celebrate the unique journey of startup founders, especially those who are charting new paths with determination and vision. Building a startup is a bold adventure, and being part of a network like YC opens doors to incredible opportunities for connection and support.

With a deep appreciation for the value of these connections, we recently hosted a Founder Breakfast & Coworking event at Fondo HQ in San Francisco, in collaboration with Arc and Tandem. This gathering was crafted specifically for S24 and YC alumni founders, offering a vibrant space for meaningful interactions and collaboration with peers who share the YC experience.

Why Community Matters
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The startup journey is an exhilarating ride, filled with both triumphs and challenges. Navigating it with the support of a community like YC means you're never alone. As the deadline for the Fall batch (August 27) approaches, it’s the perfect time to embrace the power of community in driving your startup’s growth.

Highlights from the Event
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The breakfast was more than just a meal—it was an opportunity for founders to share insights, discuss challenges, and build relationships that could help propel their startups forward. After the breakfast, we opened up our space for a coworking session, allowing founders to continue the conversation in a collaborative environment.

We also offered valuable resources and insights on topics critical to startup success:

• How to get all your tax deadlines covered.
• Automating your banking.
• Finding office space in San Francisco.

Attendees could also take advantage of free dedicated desks for coworking, phone booths for private calls, and office hours with experts in tax, banking, and real estate.

‍A Special Thanks to Our Hosts
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We couldn’t have done it without our amazing co-hosts:

• Arc (W22): Banking & Funding for Startups. S24 companies get $3k in rewards when you sign up for Arc Premium. Learn more.
• Tandem (S24): A marketplace for companies to find and lease office space in the Bay Area and NYC. Tandem is offering a YC deal for dedicated workspace through the end of the batch (10/5/24) for a prorated one-time fee of $560/person. Come Tandem space with 9 other YC teams! Learn more.‍
• Fondo (W18): All-in-one accounting platform for startups. Bookkeeping, taxes, and tax credits on autopilot for 1,000+ startups. S24 founders get FREE 2024 annual bookkeeping. Learn more.

^{Thank you to everyone who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at future events! Let’s continue to build and grow—together! 🥳}