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Midwest Top Applicant Session: Meet FI CEO Connor Sattely + Local Graduates
Get straight answers from FI’s CEO and Midwest graduates before you decide by November 10
Date
Nov 05, 2026
Time
08:00 am - 09:00 am
Address
Only shared with registered attendees
You've been selected as one of the top applicants for the Founder Institute Midwest Fall 2026 program, which kicks off on November 17. Before the final admission deadline on November 10, join this invite-only online session to meet Founder Institute CEO Connor Sattely and hear directly from Midwest graduates (and one of our EIRs) 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 (and one of our EIRs): 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
Agenda (60 minutes):
- 5 min: Welcome from the Midwest Local Leader
- 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
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
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This event is reserved for Full Applicants of the Silicon Valley program
This event is reserved for Full Applicants of the Silicon Valley program
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