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In the Founder Institute's four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs participate in weekly training and feedback sessions that are led by Founder Institute Mentors. 

Our Mentors provide the passion, experience, and support that helps our Founders launch meaningful and enduring companies.

Rather than bringing in consultants and academics who teach theory, we bring in experienced Founders and CEOs to give our companies the most relevant and valuable advice. In a confidential setting, they share horror stories, best practices, and realistic feedback to help our Founders avoid "rookie mistakes" and be successful.   

In the upcoming Perth - Australia Spring 2024 Semester, we have secured a truly exceptional roster of Founder Institute Mentors, including many from out of town.

See the full list below;

  • Allison Nikula: CEO, CareApp
  • Andrew Richards: CEO, Richoco
  • Ben Hodgson: Principal Consultant, Philhodge Business Services Pty Ltd
  • Christian Thaler Wolski: ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ›ฐ Spacetech, VC Funds, B2B SaaS, Independent
  • Dave Bell: Innovation Lead โ€“ Partners Start-up Ecosystem, GBS Innovation, Global Business Services, Telstra
  • Dr Jc Tan: Commercial Manager - Health & Medical Sciences , University of Adelaide
  • Dr Jonathan Hall: Co-Founder and Director, Life Whisperer
  • Dr Michelle Perugini: CEO, Presagen
  • Eddie Blass: CEO, The Inventorium
  • Ivan Vantagiato: Founder and CEO, Digital Marketing Tribe
  • Jo Hands: Co-Founder, Director & Partner, Whiteark
  • John Nixon: R&D Tax and Grants Specialist, Standard Ledger Pty Ltd
  • Lisa Gigney: CEO, Apex BRS
  • Louise Vidal (Nobes): Founder, 42 Adelaide
  • Naiyer F. Khanom: CEO, WISECAR PTY LTD & Board Director of GovHack Australia limited
  • Norman Harrison: Owner, Palltec Pty Ltd
  • Pete Mithra: Lender Authorisation, Broker Support Services, NAB
  • Peter Karidis: Property Fund Manager, Various
  • Reuben Young: Director, Innovation, Thought Leadership, and Marketing Communications
  • Rick Carter: RingMaster, InnovationinTheCity
  • Roger Do: Co-Founder, QSearch
  • Roscoe Shelton: Consultant, Self-employed
  • Russell Colbourne: Principle, CFO Centre
  • Samantha Pillay: Founder and Director, Continence Matters
  • Samuel Conway: Director , Samvac Consulting
  • Shane Yeend: CEO, Imagination Entertainment
  • Tom Hajdu: CEO, Disrupter
  • Yin Chiew: Practice Leader, LegalVision Australia

  • And many more to be announced. 
                                         
                                     We hope you will join us in Perth and launch a company in 2014.

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