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Venture Institute Cohort 3

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 $1.85BN. 

Our core 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 Venture Institute Cohort 3 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Venture Institute Cohort 3 program is Apr 01, 2024, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Sprint 1 - Orientation

Learn about the Venture Institute

Date: Apr 09, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 2 - Venture Capital 101

Date: Apr 23, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 3 - Venture Structures

Date: Apr 30, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

In this third Sprint, you are going to aggressively start calling and emailing LPs to validate interest and build momentum towards your close. It is mission critical for the success of your closing that you speak with as many Limited Partners as possible this week. 


Sprint 4 - Venture Fund Economics

Date: May 07, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 5 - Limited Partners 101

Date: May 14, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 6 - Venture Deals

Date: May 28, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 7 - Venture Operations

Date: Jun 04, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 8 - Venture Accounting

Date: Jun 11, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 9 - Venture Careers

Date: Jun 18, 2024
Starts at: 01:00 pm (America/New_York)

Post Program Resources

The 4 month Core-Program is just the beginning. We have developed extensive support programs and resources for our Alumni that far exceed any other comparable startup program.

Continued Support

FI Alumni
  • Dedicated Alumni Support Team in Silicon Valley
  • Access to the world's largest network of mentors and investors (35,000+)
  • Private Alumni mailing lists
  • $2M+ in partner discounts
  • Invites to FI sessions & network events
  • Potentail introductions to investors

Post-Programs

Founder Lab
  • A series of virtual advisory programs where you work with our Silicon Valley HQ team to reach next milestones
  • Funding Lab helps get your lead investor within 6 months
  • P/M Fit Lab (2023) helps you get to Product Market Fit
  • FI Venture Network helps you get intros to investors
  • 100% customized and FREE for Alumni