Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Africa

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Program Dates
Apr 30, 2024 Aug 06, 2024
Early Deadline
Dec 10, 2023
Early Entrance Fee
$299 $399
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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 Founders Lab program and Virtual Demo Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Orientation
Apr 30, 2024
06:00pm SAST
Vision & Mission
May 07, 2024
06:00pm SAST
Customer Development Sprint
May 14, 2024
06:00pm SAST
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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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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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Phumzile Ntola

Principal Consultant @ Founder Institute South Africa
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Keshni Morar

Managing Director @ Founder Institute South Africa + Investable + Jozi Angels + Healthtech Launchpad
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Lily Makaleng

Founder & CEO @ WANDERFULLYSO
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Deepti Jeram

Co-Founder @ Boardroom In A Box
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Roheeni Bhana

Founder and Digital Health Strategist @ Health Tech LaunchPad

FI South Africa Mentors

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

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Katie Mapondera

Founder and Managing Partner @ Q L and D LLC
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Derek Distenfield

Investor @ Fundamental Global
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Greg Serandos

Founder & CEO @ African Academy of Artificial Intelligence
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Ope Banwo

Attorney/Techfounder @ Mobisoft360 Inc. + GistHouse
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Keshni Morar

Managing Director @ Founder Institute South Africa + Investable + Jozi Angels + Healthtech Launchpad
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Charlotte Luzuka

Co-Founder & Investor @ Dazzle Angels

Local 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 6,800 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN 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.


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