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Dublin 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 Dublin 2017 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Dublin 2017 program is Sep 24, 2017, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Orientation

Welcome and meet your peers.

Date: Oct 09, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Vision and Validation

Develop and validate strong ideas.

Date: Oct 10, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Customer Development

Test your assumptions with customers.

Date: Oct 18, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Branding and Design

Create, design and launch a brand.

Date: Oct 23, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Revenue

Develop a viable revenue source for the

Date: Nov 06, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Mentor Idea Review

Receive expert feedback to improve.

Date: Nov 13, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Startup Legal

Set up the company and legal framework.

Date: Nov 20, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Go to Market

Finalize a go-to market plan.

Date: Dec 04, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Product Development

Develop a plan to build your solution.

Date: Dec 11, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Mentor Progress Review

Review your progress with CEOs.

Date: Dec 18, 2017
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Hiring and Onboarding

Start recruiting a world-class team.

Date: Jan 08, 2018
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Growth

Focus your business on growth.

Date: Jan 15, 2018
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Equity and Funding

Prepare to fundraise from investors.

Date: Jan 22, 2018
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Leadership and Graduation

Graduate and start leading.

Date: Jan 29, 2018
Starts at: 12:30 pm (America/New_York)

Graduating from the Founder Institute is an honor. The program is challenging, and the curriculum is demanding. In this session, you will celebrate graduating with your peers, friends and family, as well as select Mentors discussing leadership. Following this session, you will work on your leadership style. As a Graduate, you will gain access to a global network and further programs to help with fundraising, growth and other business acceleration.

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