Find Your Startup Idea with FI's Ideation Bootcamp

FI's structured ideation methodology will guide you through the steps to find the startup idea that best matches your Entrepreneur DNA.

Fully Virtual
Program Dates
Jul 10, 2025 Sep 04, 2025
Deadline
Jul 13, 2025
Entrance Fee
$299
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The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. In just 5 weeks, this bootcamp with help you find an idea that fits your unique Entrepreneur DNA profile and skills, validate it through customer interviews and gain confidence to launch a startup.

Your Entrepreneur DNA

Unlock your unique entrepreneurial profile with the Entrepreneur DNA Assessment. Explore your Founder-Market Fit.
Learn how successful Founders think. Embrace the entrepreneurial mindset and walk the talk.

Structured Methodloogy for Ideation

Gain in-depth understanding of the Rule of One and shorten your path to success.
Experiment with idea generation exercises and identify market opportunities.

Real World Customer Validation

Build a strong Validation Pitch and conduct Customer Interviews to validate your startup idea.
Become confident to iterate and pivot as needed without making the mistake to get too attached to your idea.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding
Jul 10, 2025
08:00am PDT
Kickoff & Ideation
Jul 17, 2025
08:00am PDT
Market Opportunity
Jul 24, 2025
08:00am PDT
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From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.

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The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

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Join an Online Information Session

Sign up for an upcoming info session to learn more and chat with our team. There are several sessions per week across most time zones.

Leadership

Our leadership team are proven startup experts who know how to walk you through the challenges of your early-stage startup.

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John Zabula

Founder @ Revisall
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Keshni Morar

Managing Director @ FI South Africa + Investable
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Lily Makaleng

Director @ The Founder Institute South Africa
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Victoria Odimba

Founder/CEO @ C Insights Africa

FI Startup Ideation Bootcamp Mentors

Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.

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Marco Broccardo

CEO @ Eurocom
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Andrew Marsh

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STEPHAN WESSELS

CTO @ Simply Financial Services
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Pommie Lutchman

Digital Executive (CIO/CTO/CDO) and Startup Mentor @ PommieLutchman.com
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Nevo Hadas

Director @ & innovation
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Suhail Nakooda

Visa @ Director: Business Development

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