Location
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Fall 2010 New York
Applications: Sep 04, '10
Sessions: Sep 07, '10 - Dec 15, '10
Vision
Our vision is to Globalize Silicon Valley by creating and fostering local startup ecosystems in promising markets across the globe. We aim to help launch 1,000 technology companies per year in over 30 cities worldwide.
Sponsors
Pillsbury is excited to sponsor and host the Founder Institute NYC. Participating Founders receive the highest quality, startup-optimized basic legal services for a fixed fee (full details upon admission) from Pillsbury's top-performing startup corporate legal team.
On the 1st Tuesday each month at 7PM, 6 people get 5 minutes each to demo something cool to New York's tech community (geeks, investors, entrepreneurs, hackers, etc) at the New York Tech Meetup. NY FI Top Founders get a chance to give a demo at the NYTM.
The Hatchery is a venture collaboration forum, building a community of entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and investors, via its events, advisory services, and incubator. To performing FI NYC graduates will get a chance to pitch at a future Hatchery event.
There is more to Hoboken than Carlo's bakery and more to the Jerz than The Situation. The Hoboken Tech Meetup showcases innovative startups and smart accomplished speakers. Top Founders from NYC FI will get an opportunity to present at the Hoboken Tech Meetup.
Ultra Light Startups™ brings together New York’s most innovative technology entrepreneurs, investors and professional service providers in a dynamic monthly event and accompanying online communities. Events feature pitching, networking and interactive, moderated panel discussions with leading industry experts. FI NYC Top Grads will get an opportunity to pitch at a ULS event.
Events
Join us for a free event to meet local startup founders, and learn about FI.
- Guadalajara Startup Ideation Bootcamp (Feb. 22, 6 - 9 PM)
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Blog
The Founder Institute Goes International
The Founder Institute is announcing a big expansion today, with new Spring 2010 Semesters in Singapore, Paris, Los Angeles and Denver. The deadline for early admissions is February 15th, with all applications due by February 28th, 2010.
- Apply to the Singapore Program
- Apply to the Paris Program
- Apply to the Los Angeles Program
- Apply to the Denver Program
- Apply to the San Diego/Orange County Program
The Institute is run by founders for founders, providing a framework for successful entrepreneurs to share their experiences and to help. We've already lined up an impressive group of mentors for the Spring semesters, including Nolan Bushnell (Founder of Atari), Michael Robertson (Former CEO of MP3.com), Aaron Patzer (Founder and CEO of Mint.com), Phil Libin (CEO of Evernote), and many more.
If you can benefit from training and mentorship to make your startup more successful, please apply. If you know a founder that needs help, encourage them to join the program.
We will be announcing a series of conference calls shortly, where prospective applicants can learn more about the program and have their questions answered. In addition, you can watch the video below about the Founder Institute, featuring the Institute's Founder, Adeo Ressi.
Welcome to the Founder Institute
For experienced CEOs, we invite you to a special one day symposium discussing the future of funding, hosted by TheFunded. More information is available below:
- http://www.FutureofFunding.com
