Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Brussels

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
Nov 18, 2014 Mar 09, 2015
Deadline
Nov 18, 2014
Entrance Fee
€800
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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.

Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply

In development since 2009
Updated frequently based on global feedback

Highly Structured and Sequential

Clear growth sprints with weekly deliverables
Engineered to reduce complexity and help you focus

Constant Feedback from Mentors

14 Weekly Feedback Sessions and Office Hours on your pitch, progress, and data to help you make the right decisions
Office hours provide individual, personalized time with industry experts

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Orientation
Nov 18, 2014
06:30pm EET
Vision and Ideas
Nov 19, 2014
06:30pm EET
Research and Customer Development
Nov 26, 2014
06:30pm EET
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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.

Ecosystem Highlights

We're your local chapter! We live here and we want to grow along with you. Leverage our deep connections in the Brussels startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.

Connect with Top Partners and Investors
Network with local Founders
Raise your startup's status in the ecosystem

Mentors

Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.

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Filip Tack

Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer @ Nomadesk
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Leo Exter

Founder / Partner @ Westartup / Health start up
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Bryan Cassady

Founder/Director
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Philippe Szombat

Sales trainer & Coach @ BrightBiz
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Managing Partner @ Opinum
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Bert Van Wassenhove

Founder @ THINK with people

FI Partners

Quickly increase connections to other ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.

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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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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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