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Since launching in London in 2015, the Founder Institute has graduated several companies in the region, including some of the area's fastest-growing startups like ForabenShopcinityTasty Misfits, and more, and our efforts in London have also been profiled by several top media channels.

Today, the Founder Institute is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the London Spring 2024 Semester!

If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in London, click here to apply today

Those who apply by the Early Admissions Deadline (Mar 03, 2024) will have their application fees waived (typically $50), and if you enroll by the Early Deadline you are also eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships

The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, with over 7,000 graduate companies spanning 200+ cities worldwide. In our four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs "learn by doing" and launch a company through structured training courses and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, you are not required to quit you day job to participate, so you can begin testing and developing your startup ideas without putting your livelihood at risk.

In order to celebrate the launch, the London Founder Institute will several free startup events for the general public, where you can meet top entrepreneurs and learn more about the program: 

  • Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup Experts: 6:00pm, Apr 03, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/337429
  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 6:00pm, Apr 15, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/340745
  • Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 6:00pm, Apr 18, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/337964
  • Building a Fundable Start-up Brand: 6:00pm, May 20, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/338788
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 6:00pm, Jun 17, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/339917
  • How to Turn your Value Proposition into a Product Market Fit: 6:00pm, Jun 24, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/341450
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 6:00pm, Jul 01, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/340228
  • Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 6:00pm, Jul 17, 2024 (Europe/London): https://FI.co/e/341341


Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in London are Darrell Knight (President/CTO, Buzzigo), Simon Lavers (Director, Hartnup Group), and Mark Evans (
Partner, Positive Momentum).

 

In addition, some of London's top entrepreneurs will help teach founders in the program, including: 

  • Aaron Johnston: Co-Founder and CEO, Kintell Limited
  • Abdellah Aouf: Chief Executive Officer, GO Platform
  • Abhinav Jain: Co-Founder and CEO, PowerMarket
  • Abhishek Jain: Director, Napbooks Private Limited
  • Adam Spector: CEO & Founder, levy
  • Adam Winograd: Senior Brand Marketing Manager, Fiverr
  • Adam Barlow: Head of Operations, Landscape Investments
  • Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
  • Afzaal Mauthoor: Senior Partner, Profoundly
  • Ajit Jain: Senior Manager , OWN
  • Alex Canning: Solicitor, Russell Cooke
  • Alex Tzukerman: CPO, eConsult Health
  • Alex Sandwell: Solicitor, Fladgate LLP
  • Alex Mc Pherson: Founder, Ignition Law
  • Alexander Swaab: Senior Program Manager, Btomorrow Ventures
  • Alexandra Di Nella: Partner, Productwise Talent
  • Alexandra Hamilton: Associate Solicitor, Russell Cooke
  • Ali Jehangir Siddiqui: Investor, and Entrepreneur
  • Aline Hemmo: Consultant, Pilsoft
  • Aliya Nur Babul: Venture Partner, Global Millennial Capital
  • Alon David: Product Group Director at Fiverr, Fiverr
  • Amelia Santos: Co-Founder, Innuos
  • Ana Iorga: CEO, Buyer Brain
  • Ana Bakalinova: Head of International Product , BBC
  • Andrea Ramoino: Managing Director, Electronic Money Business, Solaris
  • Andrew Lockley: Investor and Strategy Consultant, Andrew Lockley
  • Andrew Osipov: Founder & CEO, Visual Craft
  • Andrew Davidson: Angel Investor, Self
  • Andrew Sears: Senior Associate, Seedrs
  • Andrii Seleznov: Founder, Petiole
  • Andy Willers: Co-Founder, fulfat
  • Andy Cox: Co-Founder & Tech Recruiter, Tech4
  • Angela Bradbury: Founder, Chime Advisors
  • Anishka Prasad: Head of Strategy & Operations. , Future VC
  • Anjali Westwood: Founder, Maternia Care
  • Anthony Rose: Founder & CEO, SeedLegals
  • Anthony Calpas: Managing Partner, Karukera Capital
  • Antony Kagoo: Head of Innovation, Communications, Media and Information Services Industry - UK, I & EU, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd
  • Antony Turner: Freelance Program Director & COO | Dragoman in the age of AI, FI Mentor
  • Arcui Usoara: Founder/CEO, Iaculus
  • Arnaud Saint Paul: Founder, Give Labs
  • Aron Lajko
  • Ash Ali: CMO- Angel Investor- Mentor - Advisor- I Care (about founders), CO-founder of Uhubs - Author of "The Unfair Advantage"
  • Ashish Dhanda: Co Founder, Alexander Rosse
  • Ashish Kumar Mittal: VP Product, Founder, Investor, Ex-Zalando, N26, Flipkart, Open Bank
  • Ashu Savani: Co-Founder, TryHackMe
  • Assim Ishaque: Co-Director, Founder Institute Midlands, Director, The Entrepreneurs Trust
  • Aveem Alvi
  • Azita O'Shaughnessy: Managing Director, Accounts Haven Ltd
  • Becky Kingham: Head of Digital Trading and Merchandising, Sky UK
  • Ben Alderton: Founder & CEO, Solo60
  • Bernadine Bröcker: CEO , Arcual
  • Bernard Chanliau: Growth Strategist / Business Coach , BC Team Coaching Ltd
  • Brian Proffitt: Partner, Disruptive Capital Finance
  • Callum Quirk: Campaigns Associate, Seedrs
  • Can Cihan: Mr, Telefonica
  • Carlo Tommasino: Vice President of Operations & Expansion, Feedr.co
  • Caroline Mcqueen: FI Grad, Syntillate Ltd
  • Cassius Kiani: Founder & Head of Product , Mora.com
  • Charles Goguet: Managing Director, Dybaw Venture Capital SA
  • Charles Frank: Partner/Co Founder, Keystone Law/Founder Catalyst
  • Charlie Foot: CEO, Bili Ltd
  • Charlie Cliff: CTO
  • Charlie Regis: Co-Founder, Styliff Tech
  • Charlie Edge
  • Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
  • Chris Clark: Chris Clark, Sportsfusion
  • Chris Chapman: Managing Partner, Numitas
  • Chris Foltz: Entrepreneur In Residence, Founder Institute + Responsible Solutions Ltd + IRG 100 CMO's & Change Agents
  • Chris Ware: Co-Founder | Marketing Leader | D&I champion, IfNotYou
  • Chris Webb: Founder & CEO, GreenGrowth
  • Christina Trampota: Managing Director, Innovate :: Grow :: Scale
  • Colin Howes: Founder, Series-A
  • Dan D'souza: Intrapreneurship and New Ventures Senior Manager, L Marks
  • Dan Lester: Founder, Ideonate
  • Daniel Johnson: Founding Partner, We Scale Startups
  • Danny Matthews: Founder, Short Story Ventures
  • Dave Plunkett: Chief Collaborator, Collaboration Junkie
  • David Bell: Director, Hampleton Partners
  • David De Min: Founder, Velapp
  • David Bernatowicz: Investment Professional, RoundShield Partners
  • David Murray-Hundley "The Grumpy Entrepreneur": Chairman / None Exec Director/Investor, E Fundamentals, Brabham, The Bunch, endInSight VC, Pario Ventures, Fleet-e, Overlande
  • David Knowles: CTO, Big Bus Tours
  • David Luck: Co-founder and CEO, Capital on Tap
  • Dennis Kirpensteijn: Managing Director, Faraday Ventures
  • Diana Matei: Senior Product Manager, ClearScore
  • Dimitris Polychronopoulos: Oslo Chapter Director, FI Mentor
  • Dustin Betz: Director of Operations, White Rose Ventures
  • Eda Leka: Global Head of Customer Retention, Ex Head of Transformation & Strategy, HelloFresh
  • Eduard Steimle: Associate, Campaign Development Team Seedrs , Seedrs
  • Eduardo Cannizzo: Senior Associate , Seedrs
  • Elena Suciu: Founder, RSVP Business Angel
  • Eline Van Der Velden: CEO, Particle 6 Productions
  • Ella Rauen Prestes: Founder and CEO, Fitbakes
  • Emilie Vanpoperinghe: Founder, OddBox
  • Emilie Vanpoperinghe: Co-Founder, OddBox
  • Emily Koolen: Leadership & Founder Coach, Facilitator & Scale-Up Ecosystem Leader, Koolen Consulting
  • Emin Can Turan: CEO at Can & Co and AnalystPro | GTM Expert | Oxford Published | Fortune 500 | SME Growth Catalyser | Championing Founders with science-led marketing., Can & Company
  • Emma Clark: CEO & Co-Founder, The Sauce
  • Fabian Geyrhalter: Founder and Principal, FINIEN
  • Femi Opaneye: Founder & CEO, Pane Ventures
  • Fidel Fatodu: Founder, Corporate and Institutional Broker, Pitch Black Ventures
  • Francesco Perticarari: Founder & Managing Partner, Silicon Roundabout Ventures
  • Francois Paillier: CEO, Circagene
  • Gabriel Isserlis: Founder , Tutti
  • Gabriel Barcaru: Managing Partner, BRIDCON Business and Management Consulting
  • Gali Arnon: CMO, Fiverr
  • Galina Markova: Angel Investor, Angel Investor
  • George Sharpe: Co-Founder, fullfat
  • George Comninos: Ventures Manager, CCEP Ventures
  • Georgina Owens: CTO, Liberis
  • Georgios Kolovos: Global Lead Strategic Partnerships, PayPal
  • Greg Smyth: CTO, Urban Jungle
  • Gunes Erturk: Director, ex-Barclays
  • Guy Wilmot: Partner, Russell Cooke
  • Haris Kiani: Mr , Bubl Venture Studios
  • Hasan Kubba: Founder, The Unfair Advantage
  • Hector Hughes: Co-Founder & CEO, Unplugged
  • Hok Him Poon: Co Founder & CTO, Pirical
  • Howard Watt: Venture Capital Lawyer, Fladgate LLP
  • Hugh Richards: Head of Products and Solutions, LSEG
  • Huw Thomas: Co-Founder, Counterfactual Ventures
  • Ian Watson: Managing Director, c
  • Ian Kerr
  • Idowu Akinde: Founder, Boolean Labs
  • Irfran Khalil: Founder, Accounting Contact Ltd.
  • Jacobo Hachuel: Mr, Pangaia
  • Jade Bouhmouch: Managing Partner, Ambo Ventures
  • James Church: Co Founder, Robot Mascot
  • Janne Saarikko: Director, Food Ecosystems Accelerator, Founder Institute
  • Jason Ricks: Founder, Managing Director, Vidify
  • Jean Bernier: CEO y Founder, AnniQ & SQT
  • Jeff Hancock: Founder & CEO, coinpass.com
  • Jeremy Glassenberg: Product Management, APIs, Developer Experiences, Marketplaces, API Strategist
  • Jessica Richards: UX & Product Design Research Consultant, Creative Product Consulting
  • Jim Brenner: Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
  • Jing Zhao: Senior Operations Manager, Amazon
  • Jo Frears: Leader in IP/Technology Law, future law, Lionheads Law LTD
  • Joe Jordan: Associate & Mentor, Supernode Global
  • John Mushriqui: Entrepreneur in Residence, Microsoft
  • John Wong: Senior Manager, Moove
  • Johnny Thwaites: Founder & Director
  • Jonathan Greechan: Co-Founder & CEO, Founder Institute
  • Jonathan Okanlawon: Co-Founder/Board Executive , Global Croft Ltd
  • Jonathan Lin
  • Jonny Rose: Head of Content, Idio
  • Jordan Stephanou: Senior Fundraising at Crowdcube, Crowdcube
  • Josephine Waddington: CEO & Founder, London Style Network (trading as StyleSwap)
  • Josh Nathan: Business Strategy and Operations Analyst, Palantir
  • Jules Buker: Business Development Manager at Crowdcube, Crowdcube
  • Julien Lancha: CCO and Co-founder, Advizzo
  • Kamal Hassan: Founding Partner, Loyal VC
  • Karl Shaikh: Founder , Interpreters-On-Call
  • Karl Thomas: MD / NED / Consultant, NA (Portfolio Career)
  • Kasia Cheng: Raise Investment Associate. , Seedrs
  • Katherine Gilroy: Associate, Campaign Development Team Seedrs, Seedrs
  • Katie Booth: Equity Fundraising Manager, Crowdcuube
  • Ken Cheung: Co-Founder & President, Our Happy Company
  • Kenneth Winther: Founder & CEO, Moonwalk
  • Kevin Edwards: Managing Director - European Credit Sales & Trading, BTIG
  • Kimberly Ofori: Founder , Growth Republic & GV Studio
  • Kit Desai: Founder, Kit Desai
  • Lance Cottrell: Founder, Feel the Boot
  • Lara Sibley: Patent Attorney, Marks & Clerk
  • Larry Goddard: Test Automation Architect | Speaker | Mentor , Oxford University Press
  • Laura Tran: Partner, The Craftory
  • Lauren Chan Lee: Senior Director of Product Management, Care.com
  • Laurence Krieger: COO and CPO , Tide
  • Lavina Ramkissoon: Africa's Voice - Chairperson and Director #aiMom, Founder Institute
  • Liam Morris: UX Designer / Founder, Liam Morris Design
  • Liliana Montoya
  • Linda Carlberg: CEO/Founder/CCO, SpotSyt Inc.
  • Liron Smadja: Marketing, Global expansion, Fiverr
  • Louise Doyle, Needi
  • Lucia Cerchlan: Co-Founder, Lumus Investment
  • Luis Losada Ferreira: CEO & Founder, Beth Thouin Consulting
  • Luke Mohr: MR LUKE MOHR, GO MAMMOTH
  • Mahati Kumar: Staff Software Engineer , Meta
  • Mara Rada: CEO & Chief of Strategy, Feral (thinkferal.com)
  • Marco Del Carlo: Managing Director, Tempo Underwriting
  • Marco Scotti: Founder, Figaroo
  • Marco Poliafico: Mr, N/A
  • Marie Kyle
  • Mark Little: Co-founder & CMO , Pynk
  • Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
  • Mark Stanbury: Co-Founder , VenuBox
  • Mark Yearwood: Head of Commercial and Sponsorship, Adlabs
  • Mark Rogers: Advisor, Investor, Ditch Carbon
  • Martin Prendergast: CEO, Laduma
  • Martynas Pranckevicius: FI Alumni, Habu Technologies
  • Mathieu Flamini: Former professional Athlete, and Entrepreneur
  • Matt Milligan: EY Startup Network Lead & Business Design at EY-Seren, Deephound, Match Maker Ventures
  • Matthew Roberts: Senior Equity Campaign Manager//Portfolio Manager, Crowdcube
  • Matthew Jefferies: Partner, Marks & Clerk
  • Max Bergman: CEO and Co-founder, fram^
  • Meraj Qazi: Director of Product Management, SensorFlow
  • Michael Jackson: Founder , Elderstreet Investments Limited
  • Michael Barrett: Partner, Marks & Clerk
  • Mike Suprovici: Head of Acceleration, VC Lab
  • Milan Amin: Head of Growth Hacking, EBO AI
  • Minal Shah: Ms, Freelance
  • Moheeth Rehman: Lead Product Manager, Coinbase
  • Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
  • Nadine Zerrini: Corporate Innovation Leader, Harvard University
  • Nadine Campbell: Founder, ACE Entrepreneurs
  • Naily Makangu: Founder & Director, Athena Leaders
  • Nathan Evans: Co-Founder, fulfin - financing ecommerce
  • Naveen Lakkur: Founder & Chief Innovation Coach, Institute of Inspiring Innovation
  • Neciah Dorh: CEO and Co-Founder, FluoretiQ Ltd.
  • Neil Patel: CEO / Founder, Kabuni
  • Newton Paskin: President & CEO, Explorer Technologies
  • Nicholas Devas: Equity Fundraising Manager , Crowdcuube
  • Nimesh Patel: CEO & Founder, Kabuni
  • Nina Tumanishvili: Founding Member, Odin
  • Noah Wallach: Founder, Hope OS
  • Olivia Higgs: Co-Founder, Rassa
  • Omar Haneef: CIO, Small Ventures
  • Omer Ozener: CEO and Co-founder, Hello Klean
  • Onyekachi Onwudike-Jumbo: Dr, JASHConnect
  • Osman Haneef: UK Director, Founder Institute
  • Ozgur D: Mentor, FI
  • Patrick O'Connor-Read: AI || Blockchain || Product, Architect & CTO
  • Patrick M. Powers: Founder, Acceleration Mastermind
  • Paul Sulyok: Founder and CEO, Green Man Gaming
  • Paul Dinulescu: Founder, Codica / Silicon Roundabout Community
  • Phil Mc Sweeney: Exec Chair / Investor / Mentor, Angel Think
  • Phillip Hunt: CEO, Mobikats
  • Phnam Bagley: Partner and Creative Director, Nonfiction Design
  • Pietro Invernizi: Deal Flow and Fundraising, The Family
  • Pilar Fernandez Hermida: Founder i-Expand (We help Health Tech companies go global), i-expand
  • Pouria Kay: Mentor, Founder Institute
  • Pranav Bhanot: Solicitor and Founder, Wyn Legal
  • Prof. Ashley George: President, Tech For Good
  • Puay Lim Yeoh: Commercial Director, Glints
  • Rachel Sheppard: Digital Strategist & Startup Mentor - Helping Female Founders Launch & Grow Their Businesses Around the Globe, Founder Institute HQ
  • Rachna Bhonsle: Senior Vice President, AlixPartners
  • Raid Naim: Head Of Digital Transformation, Futurice GmbH
  • Ramona Liberoff: COO Innogy Innovation Hub, Unreasonable Group
  • Rashesh Joshi: Co Founder & MD, Alexander Rosse
  • Reisa Matsuda: Community Manager, Google Japan
  • Rhea Singhal: Founder and CEO, Ecoware
  • Richard Cristina: Co-founder (MentorLabs), Founder (Bloom), Principal Director (Founder Institute)
  • Richard Codron: Co-Founder & Startup Mentor, Localiiz
  • Richard Blakesley, Capital Pilot
  • Roberto Rudie: CEO, AIX Capital
  • Roei Samuel: CEO & Co-Founder, Connectd
  • Rohin Patel: Founder & CEO, Pillo
  • Roland Whitehead: CEO, Quru Limited
  • Ron Benegbi: CEO, Uplinq Financial Technologies
  • Ross Kelly: Associate, Campaigns, Seedrs
  • Roza Szafranek: CEO & Founder, HR Hints
  • Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
  • Ry Morgan: Co-Founder, COO & Product Strategy, Unmind
  • Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
  • Ryan Brodie: Founder , muzmatch
  • Saalim Chowdhury: Managing Director, Techstars
  • Sacha Waters: Senior Equity Fundraising Manager, Crowdcube
  • Sally Johnstone: Senior Associate, Russell Cooke
  • Sam Merullo: CEO, ScootFleet Group
  • Sam Simpson: Co Founder, FounderCatalyst
  • Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
  • Sandeep Dama: Founder & Partner, Lotus Partners
  • Satish Gaekwad: Advisor, Mentor & Founder's Friend, Psyon Ltd
  • Scott Collen: Accelerator Lead | Investor, Outlier Ventures
  • Scott Simpkin: Senior Campaigns Associate, Seedrs
  • Scott Lever: FI Alumni , Zobi
  • Sean Casey: Managing Director, Silicon Valley Space Center
  • Seckin Uysal: Founder & Agency Director, Curious Brand
  • Seetal Fatania: Founder & CEO , J'adore adorn
  • Serhat Aydogdu: Investor, D4 Ventures
  • Serkan Ferah: Founder, PitchSpace
  • Seven Jacobs: Start-Up and VC Lead, Colorintech
  • Shahryar Barati: Founder and Director, Project Ventures
  • Sharon Handy: VP People , Exclaimer
  • Shaun Sharkey: Senior Equity Fundraising Manager , Crowdcuube
  • Shib Matthew: Founder & Executive Chairman, YunoJuno
  • Shreyas Deshmukh: Product Manager, Google UK
  • Simon Portman, Marks & Clerk
  • Simone Bertolone: Managing Director and Partner , Orka Ventures
  • Slava Oganezov: CEO & Founder, Finverity
  • Sofia Barroso: Head of Growth, Hybr
  • Stacy Carlson: X, X
  • Stefano Tresca: Chairman, Sixth Society
  • Stephan Gasteyger: co-Founder, Wonego
  • Steven Hess: CEO and Founder , WhiteCap
  • Subomi Salami: Product Manager, Meta
  • Suhas Ghante: Entrepreneur, SVEthos
  • Susan Daker: CEO, FI Graduate , BAMBINISTA
  • Sush Bapna: GP, Ventures
  • Svetlana Hoffmann
  • Temitope Adeosun , MBA: Head of Product Marketing, Talisman Tech
  • Tessa Bryant: PR Manager, Seedrs
  • Thierry Clarke: Founder & CEO, Investor Connected
  • Tilda Molho: Growth Coach, Marketplace and eCommerce Expert, Digital Growth
  • Tim Lewis: Non-executive Director, Storemates, Linkd & Gigride
  • Tim Barker: CEO, Datasift
  • Tim Seears: General Partner, Fourth State Ventures
  • Tom Charman: Co-Founder/CEO, Rassa
  • Tom Edwards: Senior Digital Director, Archetype PR
  • Tom Green: Co-Founder, Verticode
  • Tom Hadley: Founder, Sufu
  • Tom Hunt: Founder & CEO, Fame
  • Tomas Zalatoris: CEO, Clouder
  • Tommy Breen: Senior Advisor, The Growth Stage.
  • Torben Friehe: Director, HelloHub
  • Torrey Smith: Co-Founder & CEO, Endiatx
  • Trevor Longino: Chief Marketing Officer, Unito
  • Victoria Cameron: Investment Associate , Ceniarth LLC
  • Vik Bhatia: Founder, Scopify.ai
  • Vik Li: Investment Director, Ericsson Ventures
  • Vishal Reddy: Startup Coach , Startup Ready
  • Vishal Shanbhag: Co Founder, Inbotiqa & NeuroByte
  • Vlad Panait: Managing Partner & founder, Sparking Capital
  • William O'Brien: Director, Corporate Development Ltd
  • Yemi Oluseun: Founder/ CEO - Fintech, SaaS Business Growth, Automation & Change Management, The Change Hive
  • Zach Dioneda: Director of Brand Marketing at Fiverr, Fiverr
  • Zaya Kadyrova: Principal, EBRD Technology Venture Capital

  • And many more to be announced.

 

                                  We hope you will join us in London and launch a company in 2016.


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