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Location Forthcoming is becoming one of the best places to build a startup, but most of the early-stage entrepreneurs we speak to aren't aware of the local tech resources that are available to help them.

With applications for the Location Forthcoming Founder Institute now open, we're excited to release an updated version of the Location Forthcoming Startup Resource Guide, which is currently in v3 below! It was developed by the Location Forthcoming Founder Institute and local leaders: .

This is just a draft, and while we spent many hours on this research, more input is needed. Please leave your comments on this collaborative Google document to help us complete the list. There are definitely omissions on this current version. 

Are you looking to build a startup in Location Forthcoming? Then apply to the Location Forthcoming Founder Institute today!

Text version included below, for ease of searching:

Startup Stages


There is no one right way to build a technology company, but for the sake of simplicity we have outlined a basic, common, sequential framework.

1. Idea Stage

This is where new entrepreneurs get inspired, learn best practices, develop skills, validate ideas, and begin to build their team and product.

A. Inspire

B. Educate

C. Validate

2. Launch Stage

In this stage, entrepreneurs establish and formalize the company, develop the product, get feedback from customers, and prepare for the next step.

A. Start

B. Develop

C. Launch

3. Growth Stage

Here, a startup proves their utility, receives recognition, and scales up. This usually requires funding, angels, VCs, and ways to connect them to startups.

A. Recognition

B. Funding

C. Growth

4. Location Forthcoming Startup Success Stories

Successful homegrown companies that have raised significant institutional funding, employ a large workforce, or have achieved liquidity.

  1. .CO

  2. Acsendo

  3. Authy

  4. Bunny Inc

  5. Busqo

  6. Ciudad de Mascotas

  7. ClickDelivery

  8. ComparaMejor

  9. Fluvip

  10. Hogaru

  11. Lifit

  12. OFI

  13. Oja.la

  14. Paymentez

  15. PayU

  16. Platzi

  17. Rappi

  18. RedSegura

  19. SiembraViva 

  20. Tappsi

  21. Tributi

  22. Truora

  23. Tutorya

  24. Ubits

  25. WomyAds

Supporters


To facilitate the steps, every ecosystem needs strong supporters.

1. Location Forthcoming Startup Leaders

Successful local founders who lead the ecosystem & frequently mentor newbies.

  1. Alan Colmenares

  2. Alexander Santana

  3. Alexander Torrenegra

  4. Alfred Certain

  5. Andres Barreto

  6. Andrés Felipe Peña

  7. Camilo Montes

  8. Carlos Amaya

  9. Carlos Jaramillo Cardona

  10. Carlos Ortegon

  11. Daniel Bilbao

  12. Diana Diaz

  13. Diego Leguizamon

  14. Diego Penuela

  15. Elkin Garavito Beltran

  16. Francisco Jose Cordoba

  17. Gabriel Amorocho

  18. Isra Garcia

  19. Jefrey Bulla

  20. Juan Colmenares

  21. Juan Jose Alban Ortiz

  22. Mads Petersen

  23. Maria F. Patino

  24. Rene Rojas

  25. Santiago Rojas

  26. Annamaria Pino

2. Location Forthcoming Government Startup Resources

Public organizations that facilitate local economic development

  1. Apps.co

  2. Bogota Emprende

  3. Camara de Comercio de Bogota

  4. ColCapital

  5. Connect Bogota

  6. Fondo Emprender - SENA

  7. Innpulsa Colombia

  8. Invertir en Bogota - Bogota.Gov.Co

  9. Invest in Bogota

  10. PROCOLOMBIA

3. Talent

Major local business or tech universities and employers that attract and retain local talent.

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Learn more about the Startup Ecosystem Canvas here, and leave us your thoughts on the Location Forthcoming Canvas on this collaborative Google document (This is just a draft, and more input is needed!)

Are you looking to build a startup in Location Forthcoming? Then apply to the Location Forthcoming Founder Institute today

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