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Curriculum

Campinas 2017

Currículo

O Founder Institute oferece um currículo semanal de sessões de criação de empresas, planejado para ajudar os empreendedores a refletir sobre cada aspecto do seu negócio, desde a ideia central ao modelo de receita. Cada sessão semanal é conduzida por três Mentores CEOs de iniciativas, que partilham as suas opiniões singulares e frequentemente divergentes sobre o tema. Aos Fundadores Participantes são atribuídas tarefas para criar aspectos fundamentais das suas empresas entre as sessões, que são realizadas em Grupos de Trabalho com os seus colegas.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: mai 18, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

This is where it all begins. During Orientation, we will review the Founder Institute program structure, curriculum, tools, and requirements in detail. In addition, you will identify mentors that can help you get the most out of the program, meet the other founders in your cohort, and learn more about their ideas and skillsets. Assignments for this session include creating a plan to complete the program, watching recommended Founder Institute training videos, and more.

Vision and Ideas

Develop a set of strong ideas.

Date: mai 25, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

The best startup ideas are formed from the intersection of a real customer problem and your personal strengths and passions. During this session, you will learn how to form, communicate, and analyze startup ideas in a structured manner. By the end of the week, you will form and analyze several business ideas (or three variations of the same idea) that you could realistically spend the next 20 years working on, and begin interviewing potential customers about their problems.

Research and Customer Development

Test your ideas with research.

Date: jun 01, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Revenue Models

Chose an idea and a model.

Date: jun 08, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Naming and Positioning

Name your business.

Date: jun 22, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Present your idea for feedback.

Date: jun 29, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Startup Legal and IP

Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date: jul 06, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Team and Advisors

Recruit your first team members.

Date: jul 13, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Product Development

Plan to build your offering.

Date: jul 20, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Present your progress for feedback.

Date: jul 27, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Sales and Traction

Start generating traction.

Date: ago 03, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Branding and Marketing

Establish market credibility.

Date: ago 15, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Bootstrapping and Fundraising

Capitalize the business.

Date: ago 17, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: ago 24, 2017
Starts at: 02:30 pm (America/New_York)

Most people that enter the program do not make it to Graduation, because the Founder Institute curriculum is very demanding. However, the select few that Graduate have achieved several years of progress on their startup in just a few months. We typically celebrate the Graduating class with a small event attended by family members, mentors, investors, and more. Afterwards, Graduates gain access to the Founder Institute network, tools, and ongoing resources… and the real work of building and growing an enduring company begins!

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