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Istanbul 2015

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over $1.75BN. 

Our core program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the Istanbul 2015 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Istanbul 2015 program is Ara 15, 2015, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Ara 19, 2015
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? How well do you know your peers in the program? Is there someone that might be your Cofounder from the program? Who will lead your Working Group as President? What do you need to know to be successful in the Founder Institute? Which traits do you have that can help you be successful?

Vision and Ideas

Develop a set of strong ideas.

Date: Ara 19, 2015
Starts at: 06:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Research and Customer Development

Test your ideas with research.

Date: Ara 26, 2015
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Revenue Models

Chose an idea and a model.

Date: Oca 09, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Naming and Positioning

Name your business.

Date: Oca 16, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Present your idea for feedback.

Date: Oca 30, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Are you pursuing a viable business idea? Can you present the idea in a compelling way? Have you done sufficient research on the idea? Is there a viable market? What about about the business is likely to fail? How can the business be improved? Are you a good fit to build this business over the next three, five and ten years?

Startup Legal and IP

Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date: Şub 06, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Team and Advisors

Recruit your first team members.

Date: Şub 13, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Product Development

Plan to build your offering.

Date: Şub 20, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Present your progress for feedback.

Date: Mar 05, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Sales and Traction

Start generating traction.

Date: Mar 12, 2016
Starts at: 02:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Branding and Marketing

Establish market credibility.

Date: Mar 19, 2016
Starts at: 03:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Bootstrapping and Fundraising

Capitalize the business.

Date: Mar 26, 2016
Starts at: 03:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: Haz 02, 2016
Starts at: 10:00 öğleden önce (America/New_York)

How do you ensure success after Graduation? How do you engage with your peers going forward? The Graduation is the beginning of an exciting period for Founders, where an idea becomes reality. Congratulations!

Post Program Resources

The 4 month Core-Program is just the beginning. We have developed extensive support programs and resources for our Alumni that far exceed any other comparable startup program.

Continued Support

FI Alumni
  • Dedicated Alumni Support Team in Silicon Valley
  • Access to the world's largest network of mentors and investors (35,000+)
  • Private Alumni mailing lists
  • $2M+ in partner discounts
  • Invites to FI sessions & network events
  • Potentail introductions to investors

Post-Programs

Founder Lab
  • A series of virtual advisory programs where you work with our Silicon Valley HQ team to reach next milestones
  • Funding Lab helps get your lead investor within 6 months
  • P/M Fit Lab (2023) helps you get to Product Market Fit
  • FI Venture Network helps you get intros to investors
  • 100% customized and FREE for Alumni