Build the Future: Applications Now Open to Founder Institute South East Asia Virtual 2022!

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 South East Asia Virtual 2022 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Jakarta's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the South East Asia Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.

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

Jakarta Events:

Startup Funding in Jakarta, featuring MDI and AC ventures: 6:00pm, May 22, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/339149
Meet the Jakarta Startup Ecosystem w/ Apiary (In-Person Networking Event): 6:00pm, Jun 12, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/339148
Zoom Meet & Greet with Jakarta Directors & Alumni: 6:00pm, Jul 03, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/339147

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 12:00am, Apr 30, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343612
Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner Online: 7:00am, May 02, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343630
How to Build a Fundable Start-up Brand: 12:00am, May 21, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343654
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 7:00am, May 23, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345065
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00am, May 28, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345498
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 7:00am, Jun 06, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345606
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00am, Jun 11, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345619
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 12:00am, Jun 13, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343666
How to Take a Value Proposition to Finding Product Market Fit: 12:00am, Jun 25, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343670
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 7:00am, Jul 02, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345676
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00am, Jul 16, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345721
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 7:00am, Jul 23, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343952
How to Build a Personal Brand: The Startup Founders Guide to Thought Leadership: 12:00am, Jul 25, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/343680
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00am, Aug 06, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345772
Pitch Lounge: Practice Pitching Your Business Idea to Startup Experts : 7:00am, Aug 20, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345785
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 7:00am, Oct 15, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345912
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00am, Oct 24, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/344502
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00am, Nov 19, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/344684
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 8:00am, Nov 26, 2024 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/345425

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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 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 Jakarta accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Andy Zain, Andrea Flair Nathan, Deny Rahardjo, Erwin Arifin, and Glen Francis. In addition, some of the region'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 Jakarta Founder Institute includes:

Abdi Dharma Ginting: Chief of Business Development Officer, Solecode
Adrianto Andre Djokosoetono: President Director, Blue Bird group
Ainun Najib: Head of Analytics Platform, Policy & Data Initiatives at Grab, Grab
Alexander Rusli: Co-Founder of Digiasia | Investor in 25+ startups), Independent Commissioner of PT Link Net Tbk | BoC of Multinational Companies
Andy Zain: Founder & Managing Partner, Kejora Capital
Anton Rifco: Founder, Teman Produk
Arcui Usoara: Founder/CEO, Iaculus
Ardy Satria: Co-Founder, CTO, MyRobin
Audra Pakalnyte: Partner, First Move
Aviandri Rivai: CPO, Mekari
Billy Suryajaya: COO, Nanovest
Cayadi Sutanto: x-CTO, Co-Founder of Byru, x-Chief of IT of FINFLEET
Crystal Widjaja: Co-Founder at Generation Girl, Partner at Reforge
Danny Wirianto: CBO, GDP Ventures
Donald Wihardja: CEO, MDI Ventures
Eddi Danusaputro: CEO, BNI Ventures
Fanny Verona: Country Manager, Line Corp
Faris Lodin: Mr, AxeHoldings
Firlie Ganinduto: Vice Chairman, KADIN Indonesia
George Hendrata: CEO, Tiket.com
Gurun Nevada: Entrepreneur in Residence, Antler
Hadi Wijaya: VP - Head of Business & Program, Indosat
Herwan Ng: Board & Committee Member | Advisor | Mentor, IDX Listed Companies | Financial Institutions | Startups
Jeffrey Paine: Managing Partner & Cofounder, Golden Gate Ventures
Leo Koesmanto: CEO at Bank Jasa, x-MD at DBS Indonesia
Lily Suriani: Country GM, Kredivo Indonesia
Marganda Hutagalung: Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Dare Law Alliance
Margarita Tan: Chief of Growth, Cakap
Metta Dewi, Nestle Indonesia
Meutia Adryana: Founder, CEO, STEB Asia
Muhammad Ichsan Rahardianto: Entrepreneur in Residence, Antler
Nafinia Putra: Co-Managing Director, Girls in Tech Indonesia
Olivia Marzuki: Business News Presenter & Producer, Channel News Asia TV Singapore
Ongki Kurniawan: Co-founder and CEO of Skor Technologies, ex-Country Head of Stripe Indonesia
Paul Bastian: Director of Sales Marketing, GoFleet by Astra & Gojek
Petra Barus: ex-CTO, Kuncie
Rizki Suluh Adi: CRO of Everywhere.id, Bapak HarBolNas 12-12 Indonesia
Samira Shihab: Principal, Value Creation & Portfolio Advisory , AC Ventures
Sandy Permadi: CEO of Erigo, x-CFO of JD.id, BlueBird, Lazada
Shefali Dodani: VP, Insignia Ventures Partners
Siddharth Kumar: Co-Founder, CEO, My Robin
Sirly W. Nasir: Founder and CEO, SWN PR & Advisory
Tatum Ona Kembara: Founder and CEO, DDI
Teddy Setiawan: Founder, CEO of Uruz, Founder, x-CEO of Cashlez
Tiffany Priosoetanto Masrin: Investment Manager, Intudo VC
Waizly Darwin: Country Head of Public Policy, Indonesia, Lazada
Wilson Sumanang: CTO, PARKEE
Wilson Santoso: Co-Founder at Dabble, Director at Founder Institute Jakarta
Yudi Hamka: President Director and CEO, MNC Financial Services

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,000 Alumni raise over $1.75BN 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).