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The Founder Institute, the world's largest startup accelerator, is now accepting applications for the New York Winter Semester. Since launching in New York in 2009, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 50 companies and excited to launch many more.

If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in New York, click here to apply today. The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds – with or without an idea, young or old, and with a full-time job or unemployed. Those who apply by the Early Application Deadline (Feb 25, 2024) will have their application fees waived (typically $50) and are eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships

The Founder Institute is an early-stage startup accelerator and global launch network that, in just 14 years of operation, has helped launch over 7,000 companies across 200 cities and six continents. Through our part-time four month program, existing and prospective founders can launch their dream company with expert training, feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs - while not being required to quit their day job. Our unique Graduate Liquidity Pool also enables graduates and mentors to share in the equity upside of each class, creating strong teamwork-based startup ecosystems where great companies can flourish. We call it "Globalizing Silicon Valley."

If you would like to learn more, then join a free event we will be hosting in the coming weeks.

New York Events:

  • Female Founders Pitch Night: Get Investor Feedback on Your Startup Idea!: 6:00pm, Mar 25, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/333405

Global or Regional Events:

  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • How to Optimize Fundraising Efforts through Strategic Marketing Techniques : 1:00pm, Mar 20, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/338195
  • Crafting a Compelling Pitch: Secrets to Capturing Investors’ Interest: 1:00pm, Mar 25, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/338330
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas (Interactive Online Event): 8:00pm, Mar 27, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/337351
  • How Early-Stage AI Startups Will Fix Global Problems: 1:00pm, Apr 10, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/338554
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 1:00pm, Apr 15, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/338399
  • Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 1:00pm, Apr 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/337974
  • How to Acquire your First Customers with Actionable SEO Strategies : 1:00pm, Apr 24, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339066
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas : 1:00pm, May 08, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339361
  • Building a Fundable Start-up Brand: 1:00pm, May 20, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/338798
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, May 27, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339404
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 8:00pm, Jun 10, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339726
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 1:00pm, Jun 12, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339782
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Jun 17, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339929
  • Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup Experts: 1:00pm, Jun 26, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/339838

The New York Chapter will take place on Tuesday evenings starting Apr 09, 2024, and will be led by local leaders, Gabe Zichermann and Justin Sheratt. During these four months, founders will learn how to evaluate their market, build a team, raise capital, and finally, launch a technology startup. Click here to see the full curriculum and start your journey with us today.

The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds - with or without an idea, young or old, and with a full-time job or unemployed.

                                             We hope you will join us in New York and launch a company in 2013.

 

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