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Why Most Startups Fail — And How FI Helps You Avoid It

Stop guessing and start building. Learn to navigate the pitfalls that kill most new startups.

Date
Apr 22, 2026
Time
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm
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Most startups don't fail because of a bad idea; they fail because of avoidable execution errors. Join the Founder Institute for "Why Most Startups Fail — And How FI Helps You Avoid It." We're pulling back the curtain on the most common pitfalls, from poor product-market fit to team chemistry issues. Learn how FI's structured methodology and global network of mentors provide the "survival kit" necessary to beat the odds. If you're serious about building a business that lasts, this session is your roadmap to success.
What You'll Learn:
  •  The Top Killers of Early-Stage Ventures 
  •  The Power of Structured Validation 
  •  Building a Resilient Foundation 
  •  Leveraging the FI Ecosystem 

Additional Resources:
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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

Chris

Chris Foltz

Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence @ Founder Institute

Ivan E.

Ivan E. Germanov

Certified Coach @ Founder Institute

Ajuma

Ajuma Ataguba

Managing Director @ Founder Institute, Abuja

Stephen

Stephen George

CEO & Business Development Executive @ Rework Technologies

Vesiri

Vesiri Olu-Odugbemi

Managing Director @ Key Lakes Limited

Platinum Partners

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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 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.


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