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Curriculum

Founder Lab Fall 2015 (Advanced Program)

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 Founder Lab Fall 2015 (Advanced Program) program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Founder Lab Fall 2015 (Advanced Program) program is Aug 23, 2015, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Sep 13, 2015
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

In this relaxed kick-off evening session, meet your program directors and learn about the upcoming week. We'll help you prepare by working on your pitch and helping you to understand Silicon Valley mindset. End the evening by networking with your fellow promising seed-stage entrepreneurs from around the world.

Securing a Lead Investor

Date: Sep 14, 2015
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Captivating Someone with your Pitch

Date: Sep 15, 2015
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Designing Addictive Customer Experiences

Date: Sep 16, 2015
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Closing Deals with a Feedback Loop

Date: Sep 17, 2015
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Building A-Teams: Who, When, and How?

Date: Sep 18, 2015
Starts at: 11:00 am (America/New_York)

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: Sep 18, 2015
Starts at: 09:00 pm (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