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 to 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 Founder Institute Pittsburgh 2022 (in-person program).
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Pittsburgh's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Pittsburgh 2022 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting a number of free startup events in Pittsburgh over the coming weeks, including several in-person events in partnership with OneValley, where you can learn best practices from top entrepreneurs and startup experts:
- Pitch Bootcamp: Learn from Pittsburgh's Top CEOs, with OneValley
6:00pm, Nov 2, 2021 (Pittsburgh/EDT)
- Founder Hotseat with OneValley: Pitch Your Pgh Startup to Investors & Advisors
6:00pm, Nov 16, 2021 (Pittsburgh/EST)
- Pittsburgh Startup Office Hours with OneValley: Get Advice from Experts
6:00pm, Dec 7, 2021 (Pittsburgh/EST)
- Startup Funding in Pittsburgh with OneValley: How to Raise Capital
6:00pm, Jan 20, 2022 (Pittsburgh/EST)
This year Founder Institute Pittsburgh has partnered with OneValley, to even better serve the founders of the Pittsburgh region. OneValley brings a global entrepreneurship platform for individuals, startups, and corporations seeking innovation and accelerated growth. They provide a curated and immersive experience through innovation centers, enterprise services, and the OneValley Passport. Passport further connects entrepreneurs with OneValley's critical business tools and a global network of mentors, investors, and other founders. Membership benefits include access to Mentors, Investors, Business Tool Savings, Community, and other Resources.
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 Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Pittsburgh accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Randy Eager and Greg Coticchia. In addition, some of the greater Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Founder Institute includes:
- 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 Pittsburgh to help build the future.
Apply to the Pittsburgh 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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