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Schedule

Bangkok 2016

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 Bangkok 2016 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Bangkok 2016 program is Jun 26, 2016, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

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

Vision and Ideas

Develop a set of strong ideas.

Date: Jul 07, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Research and Customer Development

Test your ideas with research.

Date: Jul 14, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Revenue Models

Chose an idea and a model.

Date: Jul 21, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Naming and Positioning

Name your business.

Date: Jul 28, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Present your idea for feedback.

Date: Aug 11, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Startup Legal and IP

Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date: Aug 18, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Team and Advisors

Recruit your first team members.

Date: Aug 25, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Product Development

Plan to build your offering.

Date: Sep 01, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Present your progress for feedback.

Date: Sep 15, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Sales and Traction

Start generating traction.

Date: Sep 22, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Branding and Marketing

Establish market credibility.

Date: Sep 29, 2016
Starts at: 09:30 am (America/New_York)

Bootstrapping and Fundraising

Capitalize the business.

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

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: Dec 01, 2016
Starts at: 08:30 am (America/New_York)

Most people that enter the program do not make it to Graduation, because the Founder Institute curriculum is very demanding. However, the select few that Graduate have achieved several years of progress on their startup in just a few months. We typically celebrate the Graduating class with a small event attended by family members, mentors, investors, and more. Afterwards, Graduates gain access to the Founder Institute network, tools, and ongoing resources… and the real work of building and growing an enduring company begins!

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