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Silicon Valley Spring 2013
Applications: Mar 17, '13
Sessions: Apr 01, '13 - Jul 09, '13

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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 50 cities worldwide.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Jan 25, 2013

How to Deliver an Engaging Presentation, by Glen Hellman



Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from Lima Founder Institute mentor, Glen Hellman, Glen explains how to deliver a memorable presentation. Whether it be pitching to investors or showing off your newest business plan, Glen says “you have to be intentional when presenting. It's not just going through the motions”.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Jan 18, 2013

A Brand is an Emotional Attachment, by Joe Bezdek



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A company’s brand can can either catapult them to success or put them on the fast track to failure. In this talk from Chicago Founder Institute mentor, Joe Bezdek, Joe advises founders on brand development.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Jan 11, 2013

Establishing Your Fiscal Culture, by Malcolm Lotzof



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In this talk from the Chicago Founder Institute, Malcolm Lotzof explains the various types of revenue models for early-stage companies.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Jan 05, 2013

Inside FI Course: Where to Start When You’re Starting Up



Is starting a company on your list of New Year's Resolutions?

Take the first step to launching a company in 2013 with our new, private e-course titled “Where to Start When You’re Starting Up”. You'll learn to pursue ideas that align with your passions, to evaluate your business ideas, and to determine your next steps to become an entrepreneur. 

Get the exclusive access code after the jump..

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Posted by Amity Sims on Dec 21, 2012

Conceptualizing Your Revenue Model, by Ted Greene



Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from the Chicago Founder Institute, Ted Greene explains how to establish your company’s revenue model. He advises founders to keep it simple and to remember that “ideas don’t mean anything until you build a financial model - thats when the rubber meets the road”

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Posted by Amity Sims on Dec 14, 2012

Video: Leena Rao Interviews David Sacks at the 12th #FounderShowcase

In this exclusive clip from the 12th Founder Showcase, David Sacks, Founder & CEO of Yammer, is interviewed by Leena Rao of TechCrunch. In their interview, David weighs in on fundraising, strategizing, and how he helped build two of Silicon Valley’s most notable companies.

To hear more from influencers like David, join us for the 13th Founder Showcase on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013. Reduced price tickets are available for a limited time.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Dec 07, 2012

Identifying Your Entrepreneurial Super Power, Marcos Polanco

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Every great company begins with one simple thing: an entrepreneur’s vision for something bigger than themselves. In this talk from the Puerto Rico Founder Institute, Marcos Polanco inspires founders to build a company that exemplifies their best skills and embodies their passions and values.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Nov 30, 2012

Sell First, Market Later by Gary Gaessler

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In this talk from the Denver Founder Institute, Gary Gaessler explains why he believes nothing happens until sales are made, and why founders should consider putting marketing on the back burner until revenue begins rolling in.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Nov 23, 2012

Best Practices for Startup Hiring and Firing by Ziv Gillat

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

In this talk from the Silicon Valley Founder Institute, Ziv Gillat gives founders an overview on the best practices for startup hiring and firing.

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Posted by Amity Sims on Nov 16, 2012

Developing your Startup Brand, by Robin Chase

Inside FI gives you exclusive access inside the training sessions of the Founder Institute. To get updates when we release new videos, follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

With the upcoming launch of the Lisbon Founder Institute and the Istanbul Founder Institute, Europe's newest chapters, we look back at some of our best European sessions. In this video from Robin Chase, one of our highest rated mentors, Robin enlightens founders on the power of branding.

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