Startup Haven Chapter Director Onboarding
(3–4 minute read)
Welcome to the Team
Congratulations on joining Startup Haven as a Chapter Director! We’re thrilled to have you advancing our mission of supporting founders and investors around the world. If you haven’t already, you can learn more about what drives us on our Mission Page.
Our goal is to keep onboarding light and flexible while setting you up for long-term success.
What to Expect
Over the next several weeks, we’ll walk you through everything you need to run a successful Startup Haven chapter. The order may vary, but here’s the general roadmap:
Orientation & Setup
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Chapter Director onboarding
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Overview of Startup Haven programs (see our Programs Page)
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Familiarization with our Code of Conduct.
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Building your local member list (more on who we serve: Who Can Join Startup Haven)
Event Training & Progression
You’ll receive guidance and support as you work through:
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Assisting at an event
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Leading an event with support
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Leading an event independently
You can explore our major events here:
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Founders Dinner & Poker Events — our longest-running signature program
→ Poker Events Overview -
Venture Breakfasts — intimate, high-value founder/investor tables
→ Venture Breakfast Overview
Start Here
Please begin by completing this brief onboarding form:
Chapter Director Onboarding Information Form
Completing the form activates your access to internal tools and systems, including Slack and your chapter-specific resources.
Your Core Resources
These living documents outline how we run our flagship events. They’ll help you quickly get up to speed:
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Founders Dinner / Poker 2.0 – Event Planning Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1er6xyDKjTAtgUb_OIvvEg-Wz-_L6kX-vBKvUfiXpyjA/edit?usp=sharing -
Founders Dinner / Poker 2.0 – Event Checklist
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E_UoUs0BwnOTW29kEgCgZxDyXBqHqBMXGWHQtUy-ijs/edit?usp=sharing -
Poker 2.0 – Payout Worksheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sSK_rrNPqO8l5yx2DAF_RwIZiVTdKf6PQMgTPPY/edit?usp=sharing
(Your chapter-specific worksheet will be shared soon.)
Communication & Collaboration
Slack
Slack is our primary internal communication platform. Once your onboarding form is submitted, you’ll receive your invitation and be introduced to Chapter Directors from around the world.
Event Recaps & Blog Posts
After each event, we share a brief recap on the Startup Haven website. You’ll send us:
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A short blurb (1–3 paragraphs)
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A couple of photos
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A winners list (for Poker events)
We handle the publishing.
Meet the Startup Haven Team
Want to see the people supporting you behind the scenes?
Visit our Team Page.
We’re Here to Support You
If you have any questions—or would like to schedule a call to accelerate onboarding—please reach out anytime. We’re happy to help you hit the ground running.
Welcome Aboard
Thank you for stepping into the role of Chapter Director. Your leadership is a critical part of how Startup Haven grows globally, and we’re excited to support you every step of the way.