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Denver Summer 2013
Applications: Jul 14, '13
Sessions: Jul 23, '13 - Nov 12, '13
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.
Institute News
Sunday is the Last Day to Apply for Denver Founder Institute Fellowships
This Sunday, June 23rd is the Early Application Deadline for the Summer 2013 Denver Founder Institute. If you or someone you know could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup in Denver, then click here to apply today.
If you apply by Sunday, you are also eligible to receive one of several Founder Institute Fellowships. Learn more...
Founder Institute Launches in 6th Continent, with Newest Chapter in Johannesburg, South Africa!
Today we are excited to announce our newest location, and first location in Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa!
Sunday, July 7th is the Early Application Deadline for the first ever Johannesburg Founder Institute. If you could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup in Johannesburg, click here to apply. The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds. Learn more here..
Founder Institute Officially Launches in India, with First Location in Bangalore
Today we are excited to announce the official launch of our newest location, and first location in India - Bangalore!
Sunday, July 7th is the Early Application Deadline for the first ever Bangalore Founder Institute. If you could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup in Bangalore, click here to apply. The program is open to existing and prospective technology founders of all kinds. Learn more here..
Denver Founder Institute Early Applications Due Sunday
Join us this Summer and launch a company with the Denver Founder Institute!
This Sunday, June 23rd is the Early Application Deadline for the Summer 2013 Denver Founder Institute. If you or someone you know could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a technology startup in Denver, then click here to apply today.
Free #Startup Events this Week from the Founder Institute
We will be hosting a number of free events across the next few weeks.
These "Startup Bootcamps" are hands-on, intensive workshops that are modeled off a real Founder Institute session. In just three hours, FI and leading local entrepreneurs will help you improve your ideas and pitching skills, come up with new ideas, and even recruit potential cofounders.
See the full list of upcoming events here: http://fi.co/events.
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 Richard Branson on taking risks, Mark Suster on why your startup needs a sales methodology, what turns off investors, and more.
Read on to see our picks for this week's top articles:
Apply to Pitch for Free at the 14th #FounderShowcase
Are you the founder of an early-stage startup looking to get exposure and funding? Apply to pitch for free at the 14th Founder Showcase, taking place on Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 in Mountain View, CA. At Silicon Valley’s biggest early-stage international pitching event, you will have the opportunity to pitch to a judging panel of top Silicon Valley VCs in front of hundreds of investors and press.
Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs Wanted in Denver for the Female Founder Fellowship
In 2011, we introduced the Female Founder Fellowship program to help grow the number of female founders by providing free Course Fees to our best female applicants. Since then, the number of female-founded companies graduating from the Founder Institute has increased 62%, to a total of 26%.
The Fellowship for the Denver Summer 2013 Semester is available now, but the application deadline is June 23rd. Click here to apply today.
Ideas Mean Nothing If You Are Not The Right Person to Execute, by Ryan Bettencourt
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In this talk from the San Diego Founder Institute, Ryan Bettencourt gives tips on bringing your idea to life, and how to build a company centered around your passions, values, and bringing meaning to the world.
Founder Showcase Inducts Seven More Companies into the Hall of Fame
Today we are excited to introduce the seven newest inductees to the Founder Showcase Hall of Fame. With the recent news of incredible business milestones and funding from several of our past participants, we can’t help but pay homage to these seven all-star companies.
Read on to learn more about our newest Hall of Famers...
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