Online Event
From Idea to Startup with AI: Ask Me Anything Session with FI Mentors
Get unfiltered feedback, tactical advice, and insider knowledge from the seasoned operators
Date
Sep 24, 2026
Time
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Address
Online Event
What does it really take to impress a mentor, validate your idea, and survive the rigorous Founder Institute curriculum? Join us for an exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session with a panel of our top FI mentors.
This is your chance to get inside the minds of the experts who evaluate pitches, pressure-test business models, and help early-stage founders scale. Whether you are preparing to apply or just trying to navigate the messy early stages of company building, our mentors are here to answer your toughest questions live.
Who should attend:
- Prospective Applicants: Find out exactly what mentors look for in incoming founders and how to stand out during the application process.
- Idea-Stage Entrepreneurs: Learn how experienced operators evaluate market potential and validate new concepts.
- Solo Founders & Pre-Seed Teams: Get actionable advice on team building, product development, and early-stage fundraising from the people who have been there.
Your Hosts:
- Elisa Tarzia - Chapter Leader, Founder Institute Portugal
- Carlos Resende - Chapter Leader, Founder Institute Portugal
- Fernando Jardim - Chapter Leader, Founder Institute Portugal
Additional Resources: Find more Startup Events, explore AI Tools for Startup Ideation and Validation to keep testing after the session, or take the Entrepreneur DNA test.
About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.
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