Developers
Software engineers building scalable products.
AUG 22, 2026 · BLACKWING VENUE, COLOMBO
Find the person who can build the company with you.
The Co-Founder Matchup Mixer is Colombo's premier facilitated networking experience. We bypass superficial conversations and use color-coded matchmaking segments so builders, designers, and growth experts align in minutes.
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ATTENDEES
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CONCEPTS
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SEGMENTS
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SEATS LEFT
Who you will meet
Meet Your Missing Piece
Designed for builders who want to meet a serious complementary partner, not collect random business cards.
Business Leaders
Sales, marketing and operations experts.
UI/UX Designers
Product thinkers focused on user experience.
Startup Founders
Entrepreneurs searching for complementary co-founders.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Why Colombo needs a matchmaking mixer.
Most tech events are spent making polite small talk with other people in your exact specialization. Developers speak to developers, while founders talk to other founders. We built this mixer to break those comfort zones.
01
Immediate Specialized Alignment
Color-coded nametags identify your primary domain: Red for engineering, Blue for growth, Green for product design. Spot your complementary puzzle piece immediately across the room.
02
FACILITATED MICRO-ROUNDTABLES
Skip awkward self-introductions. Our structured rotation method seats matching cohorts together for short, intensive brainstorming sprints around validation questions.
03
60-Second Open-Mic Hook
VIP ticket holders receive a dedicated spotlight slot to address the entire audience. State your concept, the engineering stack you seek, and get matched.
04
Post-Mixer Alignment Kit
Keep the traction alive. We share an opt-in participant directory with digital badges and skillset profiles to simplify following up on deep discussions.
WHO YOU'LL INTERACT WITH
Four pillars of early-stage success.
A balanced startup requires distinct perspectives. We maintain equal ratios among our core cohorts to guarantee every attendee can find relevant counterparts.
Developers
Software engineers building scalable products.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Full-stack dev
AI/LLM integration
Cloud architecture
Web3 / Frontend
Mobile apps
Business Leaders
Sales, marketing and operations experts.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
GTM strategy
B2B enterprise sales
Growth hacking
Venture fundraising
Operations
UI/UX Designers
Product thinkers focused on user experience.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Product design
Figma prototypes
User research
Brand strategy
Design systems
Startup Founders
Entrepreneurs searching for complementary co-founders.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Problem definition
MVP validation
Team leadership
Financial planning
Product discovery
OUR SPECIALIZED FORMAT
Designed for fast, logical matching.
We replace superficial business card exchange with visual segment categorization and facilitator prompts. Upon entry, your skillset defines your name badge, which structures how you rotate.
For Developers
RED SEGMENTMeet strategic operators who can sell, market, fundraise and grow the products you build.
For Business Minds
BLUE SEGMENTFind technical builders capable of shipping real MVPs instead of endless presentations.
Color-Coded Matching
GREEN SEGMENTReceive a skill-specific nametag upon arrival so conversations begin naturally.
Facilitation Desk
Host Venue: Blackwing, Colombo
Blackwing is Sri Lanka's award-winning startup hub, providing an environment that fosters cross-industry collision, technology innovation, and dynamic startup incubation.
FACILITATOR TEAM
Colombo Product Guild
Handling cohort pairings
INTERACTION KIT
Alignment Prompts
Provided at roundtable desks
FACILITATOR PROMPT #12
ACTIVE
"For the next 12 minutes: Developers must explain their current engineering stack limitations, and Business Minds must propose their ultimate B2B lead generation shortcut."
Agenda
Event Schedule
A focused three-hour format built for momentum, clarity, and high-quality introductions.
Doors Open
Registration, coffee and color-coded name badges.
VIP Founder Pitches
60-second open-mic startup introductions.
Facilitated Speed Networking
Structured networking sessions designed for meaningful conversations.
Pizza & Coffee Networking
Continue conversations in a relaxed environment.
Tickets
Choose Your Ticket
Simple pricing for students, founders, and project leads who want to connect with serious builders.
Early Bird Solo Pass
LKR 1,200
- General Admission
- Networking Sessions
- Pizza & Coffee
- Color-Coded Badge
VIP Open-Mic Pitch
LKR 3,500
- Everything Included
- 60-Second Pitch Slot
- Priority Seating
- Founder Spotlight
- Premium Badge
General Admission
LKR 1,500
- General Admission
- Networking Sessions
- Pizza & Coffee
- Color-Coded Badge
Audience fit
Built For Builders
This page should attract people ready to build, validate, launch, and collaborate.
Perfect for
- Startup Founders
- Developers
- Designers
- Product Managers
- Marketing Professionals
- Entrepreneurs
Not for
- Job Seekers
- MLM Recruiters
- Cold Sales Pitches
- Casual Networking
FAQ
Questions founders ask before registering.
Can I attend without a startup idea?
Absolutely. Many successful startups begin with the right partnership before the right idea.
Do I need technical skills?
No. Business, design and marketing professionals are equally valuable.
Can students attend?
Yes, if you're serious about startups and entrepreneurship.
Will there be investors?
The focus is founder matching rather than fundraising.
REAL-TIME TICKET PREVIEW
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OFFICIAL ATTENDEE PASS
CO-FOUNDER MIXER
Colombo, LK
DEVELOPER
ENGINEERING & MVP BUILDER
Your Name
hello@example.com
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