Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Atlanta
The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
Program Dates
Early Deadline
Sep 8, 2026Early Entrance Fee
$1199 $1649
The Core Experience
You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.
Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply
Highly Structured and Sequential
Constant Feedback from Mentors
Session Calendar
Below are the dates for the upcoming program
Featured Grad
From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.
The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.
Events
Join us for an upcoming event - local or global - to meet other founders and experts. Learn what you need to know now to scale your startup.
How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea
How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco
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Ecosystem Highlights
We're your local chapter! We live here and we want to grow along with you. Leverage our deep connections in the Atlanta startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.
Mentors
Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.
FI Partners
Quickly increase connections to other ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.
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Join the FI Agentic Program: an AI-powered curriculum, world-class mentors, and free AI agents to turn your idea into a fundable company.
Turn your idea into the next unicorn
Our programs helped launch Udemy, Esusu, and thousands more, with a portfolio worth an estimated $20B. Yours could be next.
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