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Zurich Winter 2017

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 Zurich Winter 2017 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Zurich Winter 2017 program is Mar 05, 2017, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Mar 07, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Vision and Ideas

Develop a set of strong ideas.

Date: Mar 08, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Research and Customer Development

Test your ideas with research.

Date: Mar 14, 2017
Starts at: 12:45 pm (America/New_York)

Revenue Models

Chose an idea and a model.

Date: Mar 21, 2017
Starts at: 12:45 pm (America/New_York)

Revenue Models with Jan Fülscher

Choose an idea and a model.

Date: Mar 24, 2017
Starts at: 12:45 pm (America/New_York)

Naming and Positioning

Name your business.

Date: Mar 28, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Present your idea for feedback.

Date: Apr 04, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Startup Legal and IP

Build a legal and IP strategy.

Date: Apr 11, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Team and Advisors

Recruit your first team members.

Date: Apr 18, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Product Development

Plan to build your offering.

Date: May 09, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Present your progress for feedback.

Date: May 31, 2017
Starts at: 11:30 am (America/New_York)

Sales and Traction

Start generating traction.

Date: Jun 06, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Branding and Marketing

Establish market credibility.

Date: Jun 13, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 am (America/New_York)

Bootstrapping and Fundraising

Capitalize the business.

Date: Jun 20, 2017
Starts at: 01:30 pm (America/New_York)

Graduation

Graduate from the program.

Date: Jun 30, 2017
Starts at: 11:45 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