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The Founder Institute was founded to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology companies through a structured process and supportive network, and has grown organically since inception.
We are #FIworldwide, because we believe there are entrepreneurs everywhere whose talent can be unlocked to build amazing startups.
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the FI Network has built communities of entrepreneurs and investors launching startups with impact.
It takes a city to build a startup, and the FI Network is powered by Leaders, Partners, and Mentors dedicated towards making an impact through entrepreneurship. We could never name everyone, so below is a sampling.
Our mission is to empower talented and motivated people to build businesses that matter, no matter their location, gender, or race. This mission requires a strong global community of entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, advisors, and investors... and we have built just that.
If you believe entrepreneurs can be a major catalyst for societal change, then we invite you to join the FI Network for what promises to be a fascinating next 15 years.
Applications are open to FI Core Accelerator programs across the globe.
Utilize a proven process and global network to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Join an exclusive network and make a lasting impact on tomorrow's innovators.
Join an exclusive network of investors focused on the very earliest stages of funding.
Join VC Lab, the leading accelerator helping emerging managers launch new venture funds.
Leverage the network, platform, and best practices of the world's largest pre-seed accelerator.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.8BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.