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Zoom Meet & Greet with Silicon Valley Directors & Alumni

Get insights into FI local program in this interactive AMA

Date
Sep 08, 2026
Time
06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Address
Only shared with registered attendees
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As the Silicon Valley Fall 2026 program gets ready to launch, don't miss this exclusive online Meet & Greet with Silicon Valley Founder Institute Directors, Alumni, and some newly Enrolled Founders. Whether you're considering enrollment or already working on your Growth Sprints, you'll be able to meet members of the local community, get to know the Local Leaders, ask questions, and learn how to maximize your impact in the program. This event is private and only open to Accepted and Enrolled Founders in the Silicon Valley Fall 2026 cohort.
What You'll Learn:
  • More information about the local FI program  
  • Insights into the Founder Institute accelerator experience from Directors and Alumni
  • The types of mentors and founders involved in the local program
  • Tips on how to leverage FI's resources to grow your startup
  • A chance to ask specific questions and receive personalized, founder-focused answers.

Who Should Attend:
  • Aspiring founders looking to learn about the FI program and how it can help grow their startup.
  • Early-stage entrepreneurs seeking advice on building and scaling their businesses.
  • Individuals interested in connecting with FI Directors and Alumni and learning from their experiences.
  • Anyone curious about leveraging FI's resources to take their startup to the next level.

Additional Resources:
Explore more Startup Events, know more about Founder Institute Core Program and get inspired by the latest Graduate News.

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the World's Largest AI-Native Company Builder, giving idea-stage, first-time founders, and employees making the leap to entrepreneurship the tools, global network, and proven methodology to build an AI-powered startup from zero to funding. Since 2009, our structured programs have helped over 9,000 founders across 100 countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 6 continents, our mission is to empower talented and motivated people everywhere to build impactful, AI-powered companies.

Speakers

Mercedes

Mercedes Bankston

Venture Partner @ Loyal VC

Christina

Christina Reddick

Founder & CEO @ Racedu

Preeti

Preeti Tikekar

Founder/CEO @ Membition

Platinum Partners

Local Partners

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