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Winter 2010 Bay Area
Applications: Nov 07, '10
Sessions: Nov 14, '10 - Feb 23, '11
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 50 cities worldwide.
Sponsors
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is the premier legal advisor to technology and growth enterprises worldwide, as well as the investment banks and venture capital firms that finance them. Over the past four decades, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has established its reputation by having an unmatched knowledge of its clients' industries and deep and long-standing contacts throughout the technology sector. The firm's legal expertise serves clients at all stages of growth, from venture-backed start-up companies to multibillion-dollar global enterprises. The firm's clients include some of the most recognized names in the technology, retail, life sciences, venture capital, and finance sectors. The firm has offices in Austin, Palo Alto, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Shanghai, and Washington, D.C.
HP Startup Central has offered cover the Course Fee in an HP Fellowship program. Three strong technical candidates will be selected to attend the Founder Institute courtesy of this HP offering.
Startup Weekend is a non-profit organization that has become one of the leading catalysts for startup creation, co-founder dating, and entrepreneurship in over 100 cities and 25 countries worldwide. At Startup Weekend events, attendees pitch ideas, form teams, and build functional prototypes in just 54 hours. Startup Weekend - "No Talk, All Action."
Institute News
Founder Hotseat: Does Your Startup Offer a Valuable Service?
The Founder Institute regularly hosts interactive webinars where founders are invited to pitch Adeo Ressi, get feedback, and learn the fundamentals of what makes a great pitch.
In this Founder Hotseat clip, Adeo Ressi deconstructs a pitch from the tourism platform, vWorld. He critiques the company's lack of specificity and recommends they demonstrate how vWorld can increase conversion for potential customers.
How Best to Approach VCs or Angel Investors, by George Deeb
Founder Insight gives you feedback from the startup trenches.
In this post from his blog, George Deeb, Managing Partner at Red Rocket Ventures and Chicago Founder Institute mentor, offers a detailed guide to approaching potential investors. From having the proper referrals to writing the perfect email, Founders best be prepared before making a first impression.
This Week’s Must-Read Articles for Entrepreneurs
Each week we scour the web for insightful articles to share with the FI network.
This week's top articles include tips for having a well articulated startup strategy, how to succeed as an introverted entrepreneur, staying energetic, and more.
Read on to see our picks for this week's top articles:
How to Build a Long-Term Financial Model for Your Startup, by Jim Franklin
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 Denver Founder Institute, Jim Franklin explains how to manage finances in all stages of your company.
Founder Hotseat: Finding Your Target Customer
The Founder Institute regularly hosts interactive webinars where founders are invited to pitch Adeo Ressi, get feedback, and learn the fundamentals of what makes a great pitch.
In this Founder Hotseat clip, Adeo Ressi critiques travel platform, TravelBuddy. His feedback includes tips for honing in on a specific market and a high-return customer segment.
SVFI Boasts Badass Immigrants in Technology and Madrid Alumni Double in This Week’s News Roundup
The Founder Institute has helped launch over 750 new technology companies across 40 cities and five continents.
This past week, four FI grads were named top "Badass Immigrants in Technology" by Business Insider; Retailigence brought on a new marketing VP; the Madrid Founder Institute graduated its second class, and more.
Drawing Talent From Around the World, Silicon Valley Grads Named Top Tech Innovators in US
Inspired by a recent report from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Megan Rose Dickey of Business Insider compiled a list of the 13 most innovative entrepreneurs who have immigrated to the US. Among them were the founders of four Founder Institute companies; Eren Bali (Udemy), Stefan Broda (BeforeWeDo), Q Zhao (2RedBeans), and Mike Galarza (Entryless).
What Will You Give Up When You Start Up? by Adriana Herrera
As the CEO of the San Diego based startup, Fashioning Change, Adriana Herrera is no stranger to the tolls of startup life. In her most recent post for the New York Times, she shines light on the dilemma every founder must face; What will you give up when you start up?
This Week's Must-Read Articles for Entrepreneurs
Each week we scour the web for insightful articles to share with the FI network.
This week's top articles include important advice from Richard Branson, how to use kickstarter to innovate, and Adeo Ressi's findings on Entrepreneurial DNA.
Read on to see our picks for this week's top articles:
How To Launch In 10 Steps With Less Than $2,000, by Adeo Ressi
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.
As many entrepreneurs know, launching a startup can be daunting and expensive. Fortunately, with Adeo Ressi’s 10-step plan, you won't have to tap out your mental and fiscal resources.
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