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Chennai Fall 2015

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 Chennai Fall 2015 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Chennai Fall 2015 program is Nov 19, 2015, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Nov 24, 2015
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Are you ready to be an entrepreneur? How well do you know your peers in the program? Is there someone that might be your Cofounder from the program? Who will lead your Working Group as President? What do you need to know to be successful in the Founder Institute? Which traits do you have that can help you be successful?

Vision and Ideas

Develop a set of strong ideas.

Date: Nov 25, 2015
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Research and Customer Development

Test your ideas with research.

Date: Dec 08, 2015
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Revenue Models

Chose an idea and a model.

Date: Dec 15, 2015
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Naming and Positioning

Name your business.

Date: Dec 22, 2015
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Present your idea for feedback.

Date: Jan 05, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Startup Legal and IP

Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date: Jan 12, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Team and Advisors

Recruit your first team members.

Date: Jan 19, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Product Development

Plan to build your offering.

Date: Jan 26, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Present your progress for feedback.

Date: Feb 09, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Sales and Traction

Start generating traction.

Date: Feb 16, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Branding and Marketing

Establish market credibility.

Date: Feb 23, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

How do you establish yourself as an expert in your field? What tools are used to follow important news and narratives? How do you identify and create industry narratives of your own? How do you identify and connect with influencers and journalists? What infrastructure do you need to be influential? How do you create content that attracts readers and commentary? How do you grow your influence in a market over time?

Bootstrapping and Fundraising

Capitalize the business.

Date: Mar 01, 2016
Starts at: 06:30 am (America/New_York)

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: Apr 23, 2016
Starts at: 07:30 am (America/New_York)

How do you ensure success after Graduation? How do you engage with your peers going forward? The Graduation is the beginning of an exciting period for Founders, where an idea becomes reality. Congratulations!

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