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Funding Lab Q3 2023

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 Funding Lab Q3 2023 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Funding Lab Q3 2023 program is Aug 06, 2023, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Week 1 - Introduction to Fundraising

Date: Aug 17, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 2 - Fundraising Setup

Date: Aug 24, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Funding Lab Q3 VIP Launch Mixer, with Venture Advisors, Investors and Leader Networking

Join us for Investor Networking

Date: Aug 28, 2023
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Join us for an FI Venture Network networking event on Airmeet on Monday, Aug 28th at 8 AM Pacific:

https://www.airmeet.com/e/abf9b1f0-20ed-11ee-80e6-ed9f1ed4c275

Meet with Investors, Venture Advisors, Mentors, FI Local Leaders and fellow Funding Lab Alumni.

Week 3 - Fundraising Advisor

Date: Aug 31, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 4 - Unit Economics

Date: Sep 07, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 5 - Pitching Friendlies

Date: Sep 14, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 6 - Refinement

Date: Sep 21, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 7 - Fundraising Readiness Review

Date: Sep 28, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 8 - Initial Pitching

Date: Oct 05, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 9 - Advanced Pitching

Date: Oct 12, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Week 10 - Follow-up

Date: Oct 19, 2023
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

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