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Perth 2017

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 Perth 2017 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Perth 2017 program is Jul 23, 2017, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Aug 07, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

This is where it all begins. During Orientation, we will review the Founder Institute program structure, curriculum, tools, and requirements. You will start to review why you have pursued entrepreneurship, and how you will use the program to be successful. We will review the progress that you have made to date and start to build a system for your success.

Vision and Validation

Develop and validate strong ideas.

Date: Aug 14, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

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 based on real customer problems that you could realistically spend the next 20 years working on, and begin interviewing potential customers about their problems.

Customer Development

Test your assumptions with customers.

Date: Aug 21, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Large markets with viable customers have the potential to elevate great ideas. In this session, you will work to identify actual customers and further validate your key assumptions. You will identify the best revenue stream for the business and ensure that the market is large enough to support a fast growing startup. By the end of the week, you will have a clear sense of your ideal customer and be in a position to start building a leading technology company.

Branding and Design

Create, design and launch a brand.

Date: Aug 28, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Your name, your brand and your design are the starting point for all of your company’s marketing. In this session, you will learn the components of great company names, and how to position your product effectively in the eyes of the consumer. By the end of the week, you will brainstorm and analyze a variety of names, select a final name after performing more customer research, and begin the process of establishing your company’s online presence. In addition, you will build your first pitch deck, and begin the process of branding your company with a logo and other key materials.

Revenue

Develop a viable revenue source for the

Date: Sep 04, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Great businesses have a strong revenue model. This week, you will learn the components and key metrics of different revenue models from experienced CEOs. Then, you will examine a number of revenue models for your ideas and speak to potential customers. By the end of the week, you will select a single revenue model to pursue and use all of the research performed to date to select your final startup idea to build in the program.

Mentor Idea Review

Receive expert feedback to improve.

Date: Sep 18, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

The Mentor Idea Review is the first major test in the Founder Institute Program. During this session, every founder presents their customer problem to a panel of CEOs who review the idea and the progress in detail. After the session, you will incorporate their feedback into your planning, begin to set up your company and marketing infrastructure, and more.

Startup Legal

Set up the company and legal framework.

Date: Sep 25, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

A company is a collection of agreements between various stakeholders. In this session, you will learn the best practices to set-up a technology business in your locale. This week, you will start to create the company and the various legal agreements, including protections for any intellectual property. By the end of the week, you will have retained a top law firm and be well on your way to having a well-formed business.

Go to Market

Finalize a go-to market plan.

Date: Oct 02, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

A viable go-to market strategy is the key to every fast growing technology company. In this session, you will learn about how to develop messages that resonate with target customers, how to reach your target customers and standard ways to measure the effectiveness of your efforts. Before the next session, you will have a go-to market plan and start to secure initial customers through a repeatable process.

Product Development

Develop a plan to build your solution.

Date: Oct 09, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

A great solution is mandatory for any modern technology company. This week, you will learn the best practices in product development and team management to release a world-class solution. Over the week, you will identify the resources, draft a specification and create a product roadmap to release your solution.

Mentor Progress Review

Review your progress with CEOs.

Date: Oct 23, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Similar to the "Mentor Idea Review", this is the second major test in the program. During this session, every founder will present their progress to a panel of CEOs for a detailed review of the progress to date. Afterward, you will focus on building a fast growing technology startup, making weekly progress with building the product, with signing customers and with hiring key team members.

Hiring and Onboarding

Start recruiting a world-class team.

Date: Oct 30, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

A great team is required to achieve great success as a technology company. In this session, you identify the roles that you need to build a world-class company, including analyzing if you need a Cofounder, and you will develop a strategy to recruit, board and retain the best people for the roles. Before the next session, you will have a process in place to always be recruiting top talent within your evolving organization.

Growth

Focus your business on growth.

Date: Nov 06, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Traction is the ultimate goal for every technology company, and it is one of the hardest things to achieve. This week, you will learn some of the best practices to grow your business, including some “growth hacking” techniques, and you will set aggressive growth goals that are attractive to investors. By the end the week, you will have your business in growth mode.

Equity and Funding

Prepare to fundraise from investors.

Date: Nov 13, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Fundraising is the strategy for most modern technology companies. In this session, you will learn about the different fundraising options and learn how to get started. Before the end of the program, you will understand what metrics are required to be successful fundraising and have a fundraising strategy for the next few years.

Leadership and Graduation

Graduate and start leading.

Date: Nov 24, 2017
Starts at: 06:00 pm (Asia/Tokyo)

Graduating from the Founder Institute is an honor. The program is challenging, and the curriculum is demanding. In this session, you will celebrate graduating with your peers, friends and family, as well as select Mentors discussing leadership. Following this session, you will work on your leadership style. As a Graduate, you will gain access to a global network and further programs to help with fundraising, growth and other business acceleration.

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