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Boston Top Applicant Session: Meet FI CEO Connor Sattely + Local Graduates
Date
Nov 09, 2026
Time
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Address
Only shared with registered attendees
You've been selected as one of the top applicants for the Founder Institute Boston Fall 2026 program, which kicks off on November 16. The final admission deadline is tomorrow, November 10, so join this invite-only online session today to meet Founder Institute CEO Connor Sattely and hear directly from Boston graduates about how the program went for them.
What you'll get:
- A direct conversation with Connor about what FI looks for, how the program works and what it takes to graduate
- Real stories from local graduates: where they started, what changed during the program and what they've built since
- Live Q&A: ask anything about the curriculum, time commitment, mentors, equity and cost
- Clear next steps to secure your seat before the November 10 final deadline
Featured graduates:
- Michael Fodera, CEO & Co-Founder, Trova (FI Boston Fall 2018) | Took Trova through Techstars Boston, raised angel funding and was named to Built In Boston's "Future 5" for its AI-powered platform that connects coworkers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fodera/
- Charles Hadsell, Founder & CEO, ePropertyCare (FI Boston Fall 2017) | Building a technology-enabled home repair and maintenance platform after senior roles at Analog Devices and Texas Instruments, and has returned to mentor 10+ FI cohorts. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hadsell/
Agenda (60 minutes):
- 5 min: Welcome from FI Boston Director Ignacio Castro
- 15 min: Connor Sattely on why founders join FI and what the program delivers
- 20 min: Graduate conversation, moderated by Connor
- 10 min: Live Q&A
- 10 min: How to enroll: deadlines, payment and your questions answered on the spot
Seats are reserved for top applicants. Register to save your spot.
- A direct conversation with Connor about what FI looks for, how the program works and what it takes to graduate
- Real stories from local graduates: where they started, what changed during the program and what they've built since
- Live Q&A: ask anything about the curriculum, time commitment, mentors, equity and cost
- Clear next steps to secure your seat before the November 10 final deadline
Featured graduates:
- Michael Fodera, CEO & Co-Founder, Trova (FI Boston Fall 2018) | Took Trova through Techstars Boston, raised angel funding and was named to Built In Boston's "Future 5" for its AI-powered platform that connects coworkers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fodera/
- Charles Hadsell, Founder & CEO, ePropertyCare (FI Boston Fall 2017) | Building a technology-enabled home repair and maintenance platform after senior roles at Analog Devices and Texas Instruments, and has returned to mentor 10+ FI cohorts. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-hadsell/
Agenda (60 minutes):
- 5 min: Welcome from FI Boston Director Ignacio Castro
- 15 min: Connor Sattely on why founders join FI and what the program delivers
- 20 min: Graduate conversation, moderated by Connor
- 10 min: Live Q&A
- 10 min: How to enroll: deadlines, payment and your questions answered on the spot
Seats are reserved for top applicants. Register to save your spot.
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