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.
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:
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, jun 30, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375202
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 2:00pm, jul 02, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374297
- Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 2:00pm, jul 03, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375366
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00pm, jul 07, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375143
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 2:00pm, jul 09, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374316
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 2:00pm, jul 14, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374493
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 2:00pm, jul 16, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374335
- Zoom Meet & Greet with Rio de Janeiro Directors & Alumni: 6:00pm, jul 17, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375871
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 2:00pm, jul 23, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374354
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 2:00pm, ago 11, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374646
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, ago 18, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/374851
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00pm, ago 25, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375528
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 2:00pm, set 17, 2025 (America/Sao_Paulo): https://FI.co/e/375186
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 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:
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,800 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 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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