Build a Fundable, Global Startup in New York

The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Program Dates

Apr 09, 2025 Jul 03, 2025

Early Deadline

Dec 8, 2024

Early Entrance Fee

$649 $899

The Core Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.

Critical Support Network

Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup mentors and founders that are invested in your success.

Get access to a lifetime of support programs and partners that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structured Methodology

Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.

Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.

Challenging Process

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.

Get fast-tracked to our Funding Lab program and Virtual Demo Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.

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Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding

Apr 02, 2025

06:00pm EDT

Accelerator Kickoff

Apr 09, 2025

06:00pm EDT

Vision & Mission

Apr 10, 2025

06:00pm EDT

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Featured Grad

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.

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.

Gagan Biyani

Udemy (IPO, 2021)

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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.

Events

Join us for an upcoming event - local or global - to meet other founders and experts. Learn what you need to know now to scale your startup.

Startup Finance 101, with Grasshopper Bank

Nov 13, 2024

01:00pm EST

Founder Institute Online Information Session

Various Dates

Various Times

$100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition, featuring Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor and Host of All-In Podcast)

Nov 14, 2024

06:00pm EST

How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset

Nov 14, 2024

08:00pm EST

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Leadership

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

Anush Ricci

Director @ Founder Institute New York Chapter

Ken Parker

Director @ Humans for AI

Reid Hamilton

Executive Director @ NYC Innovation Collective

FI New York Mentors

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

Scott Wayman

Founder & CEO @ Kangarootime

David Olaniyan

Founder @ GameBase Inc.

Ignacio Castro

Managing Partner @ 128vc

Morgan Johnson

VC. Coach. @ Nucleus Adventure Capital

Nadia Tian

founder @ Bridge Point Capital

Aparna Srinivasan

Founder & CEO @ SpotOn

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FI Partners

Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.

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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 7,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN 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.