Rethink what's possible in 2022: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act. As the global community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today it remains filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue into 2022 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Caracas Virtual 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Venezuela's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Caracas Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup events in Venezuela over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 8:00pm, abr 28, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/366180
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, may 05, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370001
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 8:00pm, may 07, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/366345
- Corporate Innovation in Action: How to Overcome Roadblocks: 1:00pm, may 08, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371096
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 1:00pm, may 12, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/366489
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 10:00am, may 15, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371053
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 12:00pm, may 29, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371294
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, jun 02, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370649
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 1:00pm, jun 04, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371417
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, jun 09, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370787
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, jul 07, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370411
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process, combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Venezuela accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including José David Acuña Monsalve, Marco Villegas, and Sandy Gómez. In addition, some of Caracas's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Venezuela Founder Institute includes:
- Alberto Parra: CEO and Founder, BRIX (www.brix.net.br)
- Alberto Sadde: Founder, Meaningful
- Alberto Vicentelli: Founder & CEO, CarValue
- Alejandra Carreno Garzon: CEO and Founder, Meixter Ltd.
- Alejandra Perez: Founder, Investability
- Alejandra Copeland: Pitch Storytelling Expert, Ok Yes
- Alejandro Echeverría: Cofounder, Tugruero
- Alejandro Ernesto Romero Saenz, Lotux Ventures
- Alexander Gomez: Director Ejecutivo, Innoven by SquareOne
- Alexandra Delsol: Partner, A2 Legal, S.C.
- Alfonso Riera: Director, Front Consulting Group
- Álvaro Miguel Cabrera: DIRECTOR, Founder Institute Valencia
- Ana Abdala: Growth | Product & Marketing Ops, Meaningful
- Andrea Fabianna D'andrea: Abogada, D'Advice Legal
- Andrés Mejía: Partner, LEGA Abogados
- Andrés Urquiola: CEO and Founder, Val-u
- Angela Ocando: Course Director, Platzi
- Antonio Figueroa: CEO and Founder, DonDemand.io
- Antulio Moya: Associate, SquareOne capital
- Aracelis Nass: Senior Business Program Manager, Microsoft
- Ariadna García: Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, WIBO
- Armando Goncalves: CEO and Founder, Apetoi
- Arnoldo Matheus: MBA Associate, 777 Partners
- Astrid Chedid: Regional Director for LAC and Spain, Annual Investment Meeting
- Boris Ackerman: CFO, Fanemotional
- Carlos Jimenez: CIO, AXS FUND
- Carlos Perez: CEO and Founder, Entrein
- Carlos Mosquera: CEO, Solidus Capital
- Carlos Heinze: Co-Founder and Director, Tu Gruero
- Carlos Echeverria: Co-Founder and Director, Fancision
- Carlos Riera: CEO and Founder, Pimedeit
- Carlos Jimenez: Founder & CEO, Usefull Agency
- Carlos Alberto Aguiló Santamaría: Co-Founder, ECOEM
- Carlos Eduardo Vargas: President of the Board, 1001 Ideas
- Carlos H. Brandt: CEO, Proemprendimiento
- Carolina Gómez: Co-Founder, Invertir en Chile
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Claudia Valladares: CEO and Cofounder, Impact Hub Caracas
- Cody Isabel: CEO, CBAi
- Dan Piestun: PhD, Founder, Director, AguaceR
- Daniel Roitbarg: Innovation Manager, FI Buenos Aires
- Daniel Rottenberg: Managing Partner, Private Investment Firm
- David Centeno: CEO, 123Pago
- David Carrasquilla: Founder, Ustartups
- Deep Moteria: Founder , Elluminati
- Delfina Guedimin: Global Market Intelligence Leader, Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Denisse Alvarez: Project Manager, Remeny Pharmaceuticals
- Diana Espino: Managing Partner, SquareOne capital
- Diego Borel: CEO and Founder, Geblix
- Diego Salas: Board Member, VP, Head of Strategic Finance, Yummy
- Eduardo Cannizzo: Senior Associate , Seedrs
- Elena Dolinski: Philanthropreneur, Executive Board Member, BASE Capital
- Eleonor MacQuhae: Socia fundadora, Escuela de Pitch
- Esther Bergel: Lawyer, Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez
- Federica Pérez: Product Manager, Karat Financial
- Federico Fernandez Dupouy: Entrepreneurship, Solar Energy, Finance & Investments, OTEPI RENOVABLES
- Fernando Ríos: Director, Startup Grind Caracas
- Fiorella Torres: CFO, Agros
- Franca Messina: CEO and Founder, BRANDINME
- Freddy Montes: Lead Frontend Developer, dotCMS
- Gabriel Monroy: CEO, Colektia
- Gabriel Reyes: FI Alumni Team, Founder and CEO, GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC
- Gerson Gómez: CEO and Founder, Ridery
- Guillermo Guzmán: GP, Founder Institute Colombia
- Guillermo Fernandes: Founder & CEO, Blockpliance
- Gustavo Rivas: Entrepeneur, ERC
- Harry López Mendoza: Estratega de innovación, Lean Agile Coach y especialista en Human Centered Design, Consultor independiente
- Haymee I. Perez Cogle: Managing Director, Founder Institute Luanda
- Horacio Velutini: CEO, Fondo de Valores Inmobiliarios, S.A.C.A.
- HORACIO MORENO: S T A R T U P B U S I N E S S D E V E L O P M E N T , I N V E S T M E N T A N A L Y S T , E Q U I T Y O P T I O N S T R A D E R, Independent
- Javier Martínez: CEO & Co-Founder, Base Capital
- Jean Clauteaux: CEO and Founder, Uriji
- Jessica Olivan: Cofounder, Velara
- Jesús Delgado: Product Designer, Munily (YC W22)
- Jesús Patiño: Legal Counsel, CH4 Group
- Johana Duarte: CMO, Uriji
- Jose Acuña: Director, FI Caracas
- Jose Schmucke: CTO, e4Cash
- Jose Miguel Farias: Founder, Finbi
- José Rafael Gamero: Financial Security Operations, Nu Bank
- Jose Ramon Campos Castillo: CEO-Founder, Ozeanic Devices S.L.
- Juan Aguilera: CEO - Managing Partner Mexico, eSourceCapital
- Juan Carlos Fernández Alemán: CEO, Open Insurances
- Juan Carlos Ruiz: Founder, Oplus Blue
- Juan Carlos Berzins: Co-Founder, Atienda
- Juan Carlos Castillo: Partner, MENPA
- Juan Jose Franco: Co-founder and COO, Future_is
- Karen Colin: CEO, Startcly
- Laura Fornasari: Finance & Business Development Consultant and Business Angel, consultora independiente
- Lorenzo Camejo: Co-Founder and CTO, Fancision
- Lucylde Gonzalez: Public Affairs Expert, StartYou
- Luis Santiago: CEO, Pegasi Med
- Luis Derlon: Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual
- Luis Fernando Moncada: CEO and Cofounder, InCresc
- Luz Aimara Morales: Directora General, Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento UCAB
- Marcel Imery: New York Ambassador, Venecápital
- Marco Villegas: Director, FI Caracas
- Marcos Capote: Consulting Manager, OMNIS
- Maria Castro: CEO and Founder, Gigget
- Maria Luke: CEO and Cofounder, Fixme.es
- María Eugenia Chacón: CEO and Cofounder, Solventemos
- María Fernanda Vera: CEO and Cofounder, Wawa
- Mariana Velásquez: Founder - CEO, BRANDDU
- Mariana Jiménez Segura: Deal Flow, Amplifica Capital
- Mariana Suarez: CEO, Bucare Services
- María Victoria Díaz: CEO, Laboratorio de Innovación Digital
- Marisela Cuevas: CEO, NeuroBusiness LLC
- Martha Laura Lopez: Fund Manager, MAYAN CAPITAL FUND
- Matias Mindlin: CEO and Founder, Pinta Libre
- Miguel Melendez: Customer Support and Sales Representative, HQ Rental Software
- Miguel Pérez: CFO, Vikua
- Miguelangel Rivas Vargas: CEO, Mundiluz
- Mike Green: Co-Founder, sirrus7
- Morelia Quintero: General Manager, Impulsa VC
- Nelson Palmero Durán: Socio - Director, neurainstitute.com
- Nicolas Pacheco: CEO, Clabe Ganadera
- Noelia Rodriguez: ACS Services Sales Representative, Oracle
- Orlando Osorio: CEO & Founder, Meaningful
- Oscar Costero: President of the Board, Wikimedia Venezuela
- Paloma Lecheta: Regional Director - LatAm, Founder Institute
- Patricia Monteferrante: Coordinadora del Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento, IESA
- Patsy Salgado: Product Owner, Kavak
- Pedro Berroteran: CEO and Founder, Quipus.App
- Pedro Ornelas: CEO - Cofounder/Mentor, Microlabs/Independent/Newchip
- Pedro Vallenilla: CEO and Cofounder, Cashea
- Rafael Tihanyi: Director of Revenue, Graphite Growth
- Ramon Scott: Founding Partner, InnovaRe Capital México SAPI
- Ramón Escovar: Partner, ESC+G
- Ramón Rodríguez: Co-Founder and Chief Investors Relations, RIDERY LLC
- Randy Cottin: Founder & CEO, Nesta.se
- Raul Perez Gurdian, Citi
- Rebeca Vidal: Ejecutiva Principal, CAF
- Reinaldo Valbuena: Co-Founder, Germinador
- Rene Guerrero: Líder de Innovación e Investigación y Desarrollo, Corporación Ventures
- Ricardo Castillo: Assistant Corporate Controller, Facebook
- Ricardo Fierro: Founder & CEO, PuntoGo
- Ricardo Pedreti: Wholesale Director, Telefonica Vivo
- Roberto Vargas: CEO, Betriax
- Roberto Dumerauf: CEO, Came Pagos
- Roberto Pérez: Marketplace Associate, Finalis
- Rodrigo Franco: Operations Manager, Folionet
- Rodrigo Lepervanche: Partner, Victum Legal
- Rolando Cruzado: President & Founder, PDMA Peru
- Romina Acosta: Consultor - Coach Organizacional - Mentor, Consultora RA
- Rosario B Casas: Co Founder, XR Americas, LLC / Business Creative Partners SAS
- Rosmilar Ceballo: CEO, Atina Energy Services
- Rossanna Ceccato: CEO, REDRESS
- Samuel Gómez Milano: CEO, CoinGroup
- Sandy Gómez: Director, FI Caracas
- Santiago Cervantes: Head of Operations, One Game Studio
- Sebastian Delmont: Principal Engineer, Artemis
- Silvana Liscano: Head of Research , Lunchclub
- Simon Chamorro: CEO-CoFounder, Valiu
- Simon Rausseo, BAM Mentors
- Susie Jaramillo: President and CCO, Encantos
- Thiago Garcia: CEO & General Partner, 10X Partners
- Thomas Bardinet: Director, Private Investment Firm
- Vanessa Navarro: Lawyer, Antequera Parilli & Rodríguez
- Victor Charles: COO/CFO and Founder, Coco
- Víctor Hernández: CVO & CEO, HelloSabi
- Wilbert Moreno: CEO, Celeritech
- Yanira Caraza: COO, Startupeable
- Yenni Peña: VP of Operations, Pygma
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,500 Alumni raise over $1.85BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
Join us in Venezuela to help build the future.
Apply to the Caracas Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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