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Fall 2011 Amsterdam
Applications: Oct 02, '11
Sessions: Oct 11, '11 - Jan 31, '12

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.

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Sponsors

Microsoft BizSpark - Microsoft BizSpark is a global program that helps software startups succeed by giving them access to Microsoft software development tools, connecting them with key industry players, including investors, and providing marketing visibility to help entrepreneurs starting a business. Microsoft BizSpark is a worldwide partner of the Founder Institute, providing software, support, facilities, and mentoring to many entrprenuers within the Fouder Insitute network. Learn more about our partnership here, and sign-up for BizSpark here.

Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, with 33 offices* in 23 countries and some 3,200 legal advisers. www.cliffordchance.com

Sanoma Media is a media company that crosses frontiers, with her expertise, creativity and appealing content Sanoma creates the right context for advertisers to achieve their objectives. Sanoma Media Netherlands B.V. is a part of the Sanoma Group, an European mediagroup operating in several media sectors in twenty countries www.sanomamedia.nl

V-Ventures is a holding company with a portfolio of Dutch investments geared towards news- and information supply and management www.v-ventures.nl  

Events

Join us for a free event to meet local startup founders, and learn about FI.

• Guadalajara FI Info Session (May 16th, 7:30pm) 
• Silicon Valley Startup Ideation Bootcamp (May 16th, 7:00pm)
• Puerto Rico Startup Ideation Bootcamp (May 22nd, 6:30pm)
• Silicon Valley Startup Pitch Bootcamp (May 23rd, 6:00pm)
• Puerto Rico Startup Pitch Bootcamp (May 29th, 6:30pm)

Twitter (@founding)

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Through both the Founder Showcase and the Founder Institute we come across a lot of great stuff, but below are what we consider to be the best of the best on the subject of pitching to VCs. We consider each of these resources absolute must-reads for any technology entrepreneur who is raising funds. 

So, in no specific order..

• "Going to Raise VC?  Here's a Primer on Process, People, and Powerpoint Deck" by Mark Suster [video]
• "Raising Venture Capital" by Mark Suster
• "How to Pitch a VC, AKA 'Startup Viagara' Video" by Dave McClure [slides are here]
• "10 Tips for the Perfect Investment Pitch" by Dave McClure
• "Your Solution is not my Problem" by Dave McClure
• David S. Rose's TED Presentation on Pitching to VCs [video]
• "How to Find a Lead Investor" Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, by VentureHacks
• "Madlibs for Pitches: How to Perfect the One-Sentence Pitch" by Adeo Ressi [video]
• "Anatomy of Seed: An Inside Look at a $1M Seed Round" by Brendan Baker
• "Learn from the Best: Founder Showcase Winning Pitch Videos" by the Founder Institute
• "Lessons Learned: A New Type of VC Pitch" by Steve Blank 
• "Pitch Yourself, Not Your Idea" by Chris Dixon
• A Look at Mint.com's Pre-Launch Pitch Deck, by Mint.com
• "The 10/20/30 Powerpoint Rule" by Guy Kawasaki