Founder Institute Events
We exist to help founders, so we run nearly 1000 free startup events per year where you can meet local entrepreneurs, network with investors, learn from advisors, and connect with co-founders.
FI Chicago - Wisconsin Winter 2025 Graduation: Meet the New Companies
Connecting Entrepreneurs with Startup Investors and Advisors
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has hosted over 10,000 events across 200+ cities and 6 continents. Our startup events have featured world-leading entrepreneurs and investors, such as Elon Musk, Naval Ravikant, and Esther Dyson.
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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.
