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Dilution & Valuation Bootcamp Cohort 1

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over 2BN. 

The FI Agentic Program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the Dilution & Valuation Bootcamp Cohort 1 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Dilution & Valuation Bootcamp Cohort 1 program is Jul 16, 2023, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Fundraising Calculations & Techniques

Date: Jun 13, 2023
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

This session covers the vital topics pertinent to fundraising. You will learn how to legally structure your funding round. We will train you to calculate founder dilution and navigate cap table changes. You will also build a financial model that resonates with your round's required money. Lastly, we will unravel different startup valuation techniques.

Networking & Review

Discuss specific use cases

Date: Jun 20, 2023
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

This session is the 'hands-on' component of the bootcamp. Participants can discuss what they have learned, receive feedback from the instructor on their assignment, and network with their peers.

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