Online Event
Meet the Alumni from Founder Institute Venezuela
Hear from recent FI Graduates and learn the tactics to grow a startup
Date
jul 29, 2025
Time
05:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
Online Event
Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised over $1.75B in funding, and are building some of the world's fastest growing technology businesses. As the next Venezuela cohort gets ready to start, join us for this online event with the Local Directors and Alumni. Learn the tips and tricks to building a startup and ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program. Be prepared to be on camera - this is a face-to-face Zoom meeting and not a webinar!
What You'll Learn:
- The different types of startup companies that go through Founder Institute
- The experience of going through the accelerator program
- Success metrics that investors want to see
- The tactics required to build a strong startup
Featured Alumni:
- Edgar Sulbarán - Founder @ Xmotics: A tech platform enhancing the quality of life for older adults through accident prevention, real-time health monitoring, and smart home solutions—promoting longer, healthier lives while providing peace of mind to their families.
- Andrés Guevara - Founder @ Thorplay: Empowers startups, especially in emerging markets like Venezuela, with scalable marketing tools and high-impact team building through its CAOT methodology, driving global competitiveness, job creation, and innovation.
- Vicent Sosa - Founder @ Roomers: Connecting senior citizens with students for affordable housing, fostering intergenerational bonds, financial resilience for the elderly, reduced student dropout rates, and stronger communities through a circular economy model.
- Mercedes Rodríguez - Founder @ KnowFi: A mobile-first fintech edtech platform that delivers personalized, engaging, and culturally relevant financial literacy to young adults in Latin America and beyond.
- Arnoldo Valera - Founder @ePhylos: Transforming quality of life for over 80 million older adults in Latin America, ePhylos is a digital marketplace that connects seniors with trusted products and services, while boosting economic growth and digital inclusion in the Silver Economy.
- Ricardo Martínez - Founder @SilverWay: Delivering ultra-personalized premium travel and leisure experiences for the Silver Economy (ages 55–75), combining 24/7 human support with authentic, relationship-driven service.
Additional Resources:
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
Find more Startup Events, learn about Finding a Co-Founder, or visit our Insights Blog for more startup tips.
About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,800 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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