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 embark 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 Rio de Janeiro Virtual Winter 2021 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Rio de Janeiro's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Rio de Janeiro Virtual Winter 2021 Founder Institute today.
Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Rio de Janeiro over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
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 Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Rio de Janeiro accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Fernanda Mello, Guilherme Baumworcel, Michele Janovik Tureta, and Ricardo Motta. In addition, some of Rio de Janeiro'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 Rio de Janeiro Founder Institute includes:
- Alex Rodrigues: CIO e Head de Transformação Digital, FINDES
- Alfredo Soares: Founder/CEO, Startup Xtech Commerce
- Amanda Pimentel: Head of People and Culture, Nibo
- Amanda Magalhaes
- André Spiewak
- Betania Pontelo: Head of Innovation, Abellha
- Bruno Dequech Ceschin: Co-Founder, JUPTER & Director, Founder Institute Brazil
- Christian Sansoldo
- Dan Yamamura: Partner, Fuse
- Daniel Orlean
- Daniela Meirelles: Founder, Mentor & Business Advisor, DMP (Lumi)
- Danilo Nascimento: Entrepreneur, Payparking Mobilidade Urbana
- Danton Coelho: Growth Partner, IPNet
- Denis Ferrari: Líder da Azys Inovação, Azys Inovação
- Erico Wabbi
- Fabio Seixas: CEO and Founder, Softo
- Felipe Wasserman: PARTNER , BABUXCA
- Felipe Lomeu: Head of Growth, Tegrus
- Felipe Sore: COO, Growth Machine
- Fernando Elias: Founder - CEO, VipCommerce
- Francisco Barreto Araújo: Co-Founder, Hiperflow
- Gabriel Ferreira: Co-Founder, Coodesh
- Gustavo Gelli: Founder/CFO, Tatil Design
- Heitor Roberto Maia: Founder, Faria Cendão Maia Advogados
- Ian Freitas Rochlin: Associate Founder , GameJam+
- Ihvi Maria Aidukaitis: Founder, Receita Digital
- Ingrid Barth: Founder, Linker
- Ivana Beltrao: Agente de Inovação, Startup Rio
- James Marins: Partner, Presidente do Institute Legado, autor do livro A Era do Impacto
- Johnny Mizrahy: Growth&Branding Expert, Voltz
- Leopoldo Almeida: CEO Founder, Preshh
- Luís Felipe Gomes Carvalho: CEO & Co-Founder, AEVO
- Luiz Walter: Fundador, CMCorp / Zoox
- Marcelo Roque: CEO e Founder, Preço Certo
- Marcilio Riegert: Executivo , MCI
- Mauricio Lasevitch: Co Founder & COO, Rupee
- Mayra Motta: Sócia, Mayra Motta Advocacia Corporativa
- Paula Salomão Martins: Gerente de Novos Negócio, AnteraTech Rio
- Pedro Wolff: Corporate Law | Venture Capital | M&A | , Pironti Advogados
- Ralph Soares: Account Director for Latin America, TCS - Tata Consultancy & Services
- Raphael Lassance: Founder, Growth Team
- Renan Santana: CEO, Kokar
- Renato Paquet: CEO Founder, Polen
- Rodrigo Fiszman: Managing Partner, Solum VC
- Simone Lagares: Partner/Founder, Blackbird Branding
- Sophia Faria: Senior Managing Partner, Inventos Digitais
- Vinícius Terranova: Founder, Stablebot
- Vitor Taublib: Partner, Head of BD and M&A , J2L GESTÃO DE INVESTIMENTOS S.A
- Yanne Valle Menezes: PMO. Legal and Structuring. , Leste Group
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 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).
Join us in Rio de Janeiro to help build the future.
Apply to the Rio de Janeiro Virtual Winter 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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