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Build the Next Great Company in Bali

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

Virtual
Program Dates
Nov 05, 2025 Feb 26, 2026
Deadline
Nov 5, 2025
Entrance Fee
$299
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Build with AI, Guided by Experts

Turn your ambition into momentum with practical AI agents, focused weekly sprints, experienced mentors, and founders building alongside you.

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

Turn ambitious goals into weekly progress through focused challenges, practical feedback, and the support to keep moving forward.
Build toward a Funding Day at the end of the program, with opportunities to pitch and connect with our network of associated funds, including Loyal VC and Founder Capital.

Session Calendar

See how each focused session moves you closer to a stronger, fundable company.

Onboarding
Oct 29, 2025
06:00pm +08
Accelerator Kickoff
Nov 05, 2025
06:00pm +08
Vision & Mission
Nov 06, 2025
06:00pm +08

Featured Grad

FI Grad Company

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.

FI Grad

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
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Udemy (IPO, 2021)

Events

Meet ambitious founders and startup experts at an upcoming local or global event, and leave with ideas you can put to work right away.

Ready to Build Smarter and Move Faster?

Start with proven structure, practical AI support, and people invested in your success.

Leadership

Build with proven startup leaders who know the journey and are ready to help you take the next bold step.

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Samuel Ayvazyan

Founder @ FI Bali
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Simon Avetisyan

Local Leader @ Founder Institute Bali
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Titasya Anugraheni

Co-Founder & Local Leader @ Founder Institute Bali

FI Indonesia Mentors

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

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Robert Ian Bonnick

Director @ Karya Lyfe Group

FI Partners

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

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