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Fall 2011 Chile
Applications: Sep 11, '11
Sessions: Oct 04, '11 - Jan 30, '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 50 cities worldwide.
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.
Video
Fundraising Advice from Scott Painter, Who Has Started 37 Companies and Raised $1.5 Billion
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In this talk from the Los Angeles Founder Institute, Scott Painter, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of TrueCar, shares his experiences from 37 companies started and over $1 billion raised. In his opinion, raw passion, a calculated business model, and an understanding of the language of investors is imperative.
Getting the Most Out of Your Investor Meetings, by Wim Vernaeve
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In this talk from the Medellin Founder Institute, Wim Vernaeve gives tips on how to get the most out of investor meetings, what to focus on during your presentation, equity allocation, and more.
How to establish a Get-Things-Done culture for your startup, by Jimmy Hendricks
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In this talk from the San Diego Founder Institute, Jimmy Hendricks explains the most effective ways to hire for your startup, and how to establish an “Get Things Done” culture.
10 Essential Steps to Starting Up, by Eran Savir
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In this talk from the Tel Aviv Founder Institute, Eran Savir outlines 10 basic steps to starting up. Beginning with how to find a good idea, Eran advises on market size, industry expertise, and more.
Aim High, Disrupt, and Differentiate, by Rodrigo Sepúlveda Schulz
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In this talk by Tel Aviv Founder Institute mentor, Rodrigo Sepúlveda Schulz, Schulz gives founders guidance on how to enter the startup market, and stresses the importance of assessing potential revenue early on.
Bad Markets Create Zombie Startups, by Kirill Makharinsky
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In this talk by Russian Entrepreneur, Kirill Makharinsky (Co-Founder Ostrovok.ru), Kirill outlines the best practices for market research. He says, even though researching a market and its need for a product is one of the first steps to building a company, not doing this properly can spell long-term doom.
Using AngelList to Raise Money? Then Don’t Miss These Insider Tips by Ash Fontana
At the 13th Founder Showcase, which took place on March 27th of this year, the focus of the evening was on the ‘Future of Funding’ and early-stage startups. Ash Fontana, Head of Fundraising Products at AngelList, kicked off the event with a talk every founder needs to hear: Tips on Fundraising via AngelList.
Read on to check out Ash's talk and learn what you need to know about AngelList.
Think About Millions of Markets, NOT Markets of Millions, by Andrew Lee
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Establishing a strategy should always be your first step when starting anything, even the most basic of research. In this talk from the New York Founder Institute, Andrew Lee says skip this step, and you’ll risk making a false start.
Leveraging Partners to Get Big Fast, by Jim Franklin
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Determining who to partner with, and what to outsource, is often very difficult. The keys to effectively leveraging partners and outsourcing, as Jim Franklin, CEO of SendGrid and co-director of the Denver Founder Institute explains in this video, are to select partners with values that align with your company, constant communication, and maximizing vendor flexibility.
Why Buffing Up on Your History Can Save Money and Boost Your Credibility, by Derrick Oien
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For every founder, familiarity with your market is an absolute must. In this talk from the Los Angeles Founder Institute, Derrick Oien explains why thorough research is so incredibly important and provides the best resources for getting started.
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