Rethink What's Possible. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Chile Virtual 2021

Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs 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, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we continue through the remainder of 2021 and beyond, 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 Chile Virtual 2021 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Chile's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Chile Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup online events in Chile over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

Chile Events:

Innovación IA: Estrategias y Casos de Impacto Empresarial en Chile: 6:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374242
Meet the Santiago Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 6:00pm, feb 04, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374241
Meet the Valdivia Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 10:00am, feb 11, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/382939
Conozca a los directores de FI locales y otros miembros de la red FI: 6:00pm, mar 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/374240

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Validate Faster: A Practical AI Playbook for Founders: 3:00pm, ene 14, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385958
Why Startups and Small Businesses Require Different Policy Approaches: 3:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/386536
Brainstorm a Great Startup Idea for 2026: Online Workshop: 10:00pm, ene 20, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/384240
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 3:00pm, ene 26, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/382016
Meet Global Alumni from Founder Institute: 3:00pm, feb 02, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/383872
How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 10:00pm, feb 09, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/383703
Founder’s Guide to AI: Working with AI as Your Partner: 3:00pm, feb 17, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385069
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 3:00pm, feb 24, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385404
Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 3:00pm, mar 03, 2026 (America/Santiago): https://FI.co/e/385240

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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 this “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 Chile accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Felix Halcartegaray and Pablo Ambram. In addition, some of Santiago'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 Chile Founder Institute includes:

Alex Harasic: Business Development Manager - Startups & Venture Capital, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Alfredo Zepeda: Consultor Estratégico, Director Independiente
Allan Jarry: Founder, JarryIP SpA & Dadneo VC
Andres Gallardo: Director Ejecutivo, Desafío Latam
Andres Ginestar: Director Ejecutivo, Talentoso
Andrés Leiva: CEO, Videsk
Boris Gonzalez Ojeda: Director | Presidente de ARIA Los Ríos, EfectoVisual
Bruno Villalobos: Director de Inteligencia Artificial , SUBE IA
Catalina De La Parra: Dra. en Artes, Facilitadora de capacitaciones para equipos.
Cristian Frenkel: CEO, RADAR: Marketing para eCommerce y Negocios B2B
Cristian Tala: Inversionista VC, Ángel y Emprendedor | , El Ecosistema Startup
Cristobal Henríquez: Director General, VC Group
Cristóbal Camino: CEO, Nube Cowork
Eduardo Steffens: Director de empresas, Inversionista
Eilyn Roca: Proyectos e innovación, Franquicias Internacionales
Fernando Hoffmann Rencoret: 🚀 Brand Manager | Marketing, Branding y Negocios Digitales | +8 años conectando marcas con personas | MBA, Café Marketero
Francisco (Chopan) Catrileo: Co-Founder, Palta Labs
German Velasco Perez: CEO, E-Mov
Hussam Sufan: CEO, SearchBrand.ai
Ivan Pino Saavedra: CEO, Plant Based Biotech
Javier Hasbun: Managing Partner, VC Group
Javier Cortes: Socio Fundador | Tax & Legal | IA Tech, Cortés Del Río
Jorge Pizarro: Director Comercial | Experto en Comercialización Tecnológica | FINTECH | Profesor Adjunto MBA UC | Automatización de cobranza y recaudación B2B & B2C | Reducción de morosidad | Pagos sin fricción | Open Finance, UPAGO
José García Herz: Managing Partner, MKF Ventures
Juan Eduardo Fantini: Partner & Chief Investment Officer, CIO Invest
Juan Pablo Cappello: Principal, Greenberg Traurig
Juan Pablo Merino: Founder, REX Labs
Kim Maturana, UPGirl
Konrad Peschka: Founder, Konredus
Luis Mourgues: Corporate Venture Lead, Transelec
Manuel Fernandez: CEO , GoVentas
Manuel Rengifo: CEO, Emprende-T
Marco Antonio Alvarez: Chairman of the Board, CCAF La Araucana
Maria Ines Miranda: CEO, Innovature
Mario Godoy Zanni: Estratega y business intelligence, M&A
Oscar Casal: Founding Partner, Mondios Partners & CFO Rebel Factory
Pablo Gonzalez Rogers: CEO, GUX Technologies
Pablo Chandía Bascuñan: Articulador de Innovación Estratégica, IA Aplicada
Patricio Pizarro: Founder, Nube Cowork | Trinity Partners
Paula Bertone: Co-Founder & CRO, GROW
Raimundo Mujica Sotomayor: CEO, Quimun
Ramon Gutiérrez: CEO, Be You
Ricardo Ibañez Villaroel: Fundador, Grupo Defensa
Roberto Musso: President, Digevo
Robinson Soto Fuentes: Director, VC Group
Rodrigo Carrillo: Mentor y Asesor Internacional en Innovación e IA Generativa, Sube IA
Tim Delhaes: CEO, Grindery
Tomas Bercovich: CEO and Founder, Zhetapricing
Veronika Fischer: Experta, Desarrollo de Negocios y Mentoría

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 8,300 Alumni raise over 2BN 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).