VIP Event
VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Unfiltered Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors
Get direct investor feedback on your startup idea in a private, high-stakes practice session.
Date
mai 26, 2026
Time
12:00 pm - 01:30 pm
Address
Only shared with registered attendees
Startup ideas are worthless on their own. All the value comes from how you evolve and execute them in response to real feedback from customers and experienced advisors. As the Silicon Valley Fall 2026 Founder Institute cohort prepares to launch, we are inviting Accepted Founders to join an exclusive VIP Pitch Mixer. Pitch your idea live to a panel of mentors and leaders, and get the direct, unfiltered feedback that moves you forward. Not pitching? You'll still leave sharper. Watching how experienced investors and mentors analyze and critique real startup ideas in real time is one of the fastest ways to understand what actually matters.
Please note this event is exclusively for Accepted founders of the Porto Alegre - Brasil Winter 2026 program, in addition to FI Alumni, Mentors, and Partners.
To prepare, work on your elevator pitch at bit.ly/FI-elevatorpitch.
What You’ll Gain
- Direct, unfiltered feedback from experienced startup mentors and investors
- Clarity on your value proposition and messaging
- Insight into what early-stage evaluators look for
- Exposure to how other founders structure and deliver their pitch
- Stronger positioning ahead of upcoming program milestones
Who Should Attend
- Accepted founders preparing to begin the Porto Alegre - Brasil Winter 2026 program
- FI Mentors and Leaders contributing feedback and guidance
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 8,900 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN 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.
Speakers
Platinum Partners
Local Partners
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This event is reserved for Accepted Founders in the Founder Institute accelerator, and FI Mentors. Please sign in or complete your application.
This event is reserved for Accepted Founders in the Founder Institute accelerator, and FI Mentors. Please sign in or complete your application.
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