Rethink what's possible: 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 globe moves incrementally toward the 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 Philadelphia Virtual 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Philadelphia's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Philadelphia Virtual 2022 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 Philadelphia over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Philadelphia Events:
- Pitch Your Startup Idea to Philadelphia Investors & Experts Online on 6:00pm, Dec 07, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/260825
Global Events:
- WEBINAR: Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Founder Showcase: Pre-Seed Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with Brant Cooper (Online) on 1:00pm, Dec 01, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/268502
- [Restricted Access] Mental Fitness, Mindfulness, and Meditation for Entrepreneurs, an AMA with Mark Montalban + VIP Alumni Networking Summit on 7:00pm, Dec 02, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/268241
- [Restricted Access] VIP Speed Mentoring: Get Feedback and Network with Top FI Mentors on 8:00pm, Dec 07, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/269231
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders that Graduated FI and Ask Questions on 1:00pm, Dec 15, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/269441
- AMA + FI Info Session with Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Greechan on 8:00pm, Dec 29, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/269624
- AMA + FI Info Session with Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Greechan on 1:00pm, Dec 30, 2021 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/269870
- Founder Showcase: Pre-Seed Startup Pitch & Networking Event (Online) on 8:00pm, Jan 12, 2022 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/270065
- [Restricted Access] VIP Alumni Networking Summit + Mentor AMA on 1:00pm, Jan 20, 2022 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/273380
- Learn How to Create an Admired Company Brand with Fabian Geyrhalter on 1:00pm, Feb 02, 2022 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/272657
- [Restricted Access] VIP Alumni Networking Summit + Mentor AMA on 7:00pm, Feb 03, 2022 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/273614
- [Restricted Access] VIP Alumni Networking Summit + AMA with Wendy Ryan, on Founder Leadership on 1:00pm, Feb 17, 2022 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/273026
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 Philadelphia accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Don Samoil, Philly Admin (A, A), Steven Turner. In addition, some of Philadelphia'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 Philadelphia Founder Institute includes:
- Adam Twersky: CEO, Immersive XR
- Adam Seifer: Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Everplans
- Alex Vandevere: Brand Development Director, Mangos Agency
- Amber Wanner: CEO, CandiDate
- Andris Vaskis
- Angela Parsons
- Anshuman Gwal
- Anthony Bucci: CEO and Founder, https://www.revzilla.com/
- Aviv Shalgi: CEO, Solar Simplified
- Benjamin Long: Founder, Deciding Vote
- Bill Rivkin: Virtual Relationship Manager, Citizens Bank
- Bob Schmidt
- Brendan O Hara: CTO, Via Capita
- Brett Topche: Managing Director, MentorTech Ventures
- Carl Starkey: Co-Founder & CEO, AWSM Sauce Co
- Carole Budning
- Daniel Rosenthal: Investor Services, StartEngine
- David Chung: Regional VP Sales, VirnetX
- Deka Dike: CEO, Omatochi
- Don Samoil: Managing Partner, Vendere LLC
- Ed Rainier
- Frank Haughton
- Geoff Weber: Founder, Weber Law, LLC
- Gretchen Roede: CEO, Broadpath
- Ilya Usorov: Co-Founder, day100
- Jad Hamdan: Client Experience Strategist ('21 Venture For America Fellow), Gather
- Jake Stein: CEO, UpStitch
- Jason Pont
- Jedidiah Weller: CEO, OpenForge
- Jeffrey Herbetko
- Jeffrey Walsh
- Joan Popolo
- Joel Biran
- Joel Ginsparg: Managing Partner, Firelight Partners, LLC
- John Pohlhaus
- John Santiago
- Jon Gosier: Founder, Southbox
- Jon Wonnell: CEO, Transformative Sciences LLC
- Jon Zaikowski: Assistant Director, New York Angels
- Jonathan Mercer: Founder, Stacks Co.
- Judy Friedman
- Karen "Kmesh" Meshkov
- Karina Sotnik
- Kat Klasnic: Global Knowledge Manager for Advanced Electronics, McKinsey & Company
- Kirill Satanovsky: Co-Lead, FI Santa Cruz
- Kj Jung
- Linda Cox
- Lindsay Tsai: Director of Client Growth, RoundTrip
- Mac Gos: Technology Lead / Business Architect , Infosys
- Marc Harty
- Marcy Borofsky: Founder & Board Member, Smile America Partners
- Mark Schneider: Founder, Creative Intelligence
- Matiullah Rahmaty: Founder/President , BrightPoint Consulting Services
- Max Thalheimer: Co-Founder & CEO, Earnz
- Michael Parker
- Michael Spector
- Michael Mitloff
- Michael Piggott: CEO, Gamechat
- Michelle Mallette: Head of Business Development, Stargrove Capital
- Mike Levinson: CEO, WizeHive
- Mitchell Collier: Grants and Funding Consultant, Mitchell Collier Consulting
- Nick Spring
- Orly Zeewy: Brand Architect, Zeewy Brands
- Owen Occhetti
- Pedro Moore: Founder, FundingFuel
- Pete Biggam: CEO, FI Santa Cruz
- Peter Yeargin: Founder & CEO, Sage
- Raghu Rao: CEO, Splitbyte Inc
- Randy Axelrod
- Ryan Stillwell
- Samir Fouzir
- Sandy Spector
- Silvina Guglietti: Managing Partner, PIK Investments
- Stefanos Damianakis: President, Zaruko
- Stephen Craig
- Steven Turner: President, Flow Business Solution
- Tanya Williamson: Chief Visionary Officer , Tanya Williamson
- Terrence Tormey: CEO, The Tormey Consulting Group
- Thomas Conley
- Tom Tatonetti: Principal IP (Patent and Trademark) Attorney, Tatonetti IP
- Ty Jackson: Sports Tech Investor, SeventySix Capital
- Vallory Clardy: Founder, Consolibox
- Vidur Bhatnagar: CEO, Keriton
- William Butler: CEO, Journey Sales
- Zave Smith: Co-Founder and CEO, xBound
- Zubin Teherani: COO, LeagueSide
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 5,000 Alumni raise over $1.5 billion 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 Philadelphia to help build the future.
Apply to the Philadelphia Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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