Join the FI network in 2023: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in building a better future, for everyone.
Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea validation phase, now is the time to act. While the global business community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today's 'New Normal' is filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue through 2023 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping to shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Adelaide 2023 program.
If you could use a structured process that tells you what to focus on when, and a lifetime of support from Adelaide's top investors and entrepreneurs, then apply to the Adelaide 2023 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 events in Adelaide over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of home:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is the #1 place in the world to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Push yourself to the next level through FI's aggressive weekly growth sprints, all designed to help you refine your vision, improve key metrics, and prepare for investor diligence. Make better, faster business decisions by sharing your latest progress, challenges, and strategies for constant feedback from the world's largest network of international startup founders, CEOs, advisors, and investors.
The Adelaide accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Karen Miller, Naiyer. F Khanom, Rick Carter, Russell Colbourne, and Sanja Jovanovic. In addition, some of Adelaide's top entrepreneurs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing the expert feedback and evaluation to help you every step of the way. The list of startup mentors for the Adelaide Founder Institute includes:
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Allison Nikula: CEO, CareApp
- Andrew Richards: CEO, Richoco
- Ben Hodgson: Principal Consultant, Philhodge Business Services Pty Ltd
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Christian Thaler Wolski: 🚀🌏🛰 Spacetech, VC Funds, B2B SaaS, Independent
- Dennis Kibirev: Marketing Exec | Venture Growth Strategist, Top 1% Rated Startup Mentor
- Dr Jc Tan: Commercial Manager - Health & Medical Sciences , University of Adelaide
- Eddie Blass: CEO, The Inventorium
- Fiona Ahern: Founder, Intermix Workforce
- Glenn Pereira: Co-Founder
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- Jay Jayeshwaran: Senior Business Development Manager, University of Adelaide
- Jo Hands: Co-Founder, Director & Partner, Whiteark
- John Stronnar: CEO , Loftus
- John Nixon: R&D Tax and Grants Specialist, Standard Ledger Pty Ltd
- Judy Halliday: Chief Operating Officer, Office of the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur
- Karen Miller: CEO , Leadingrowth
- Kristine Cook: Partner, Encode Talent
- Leko Novakovic: MD, Novatech
- Lisa Place, Brand Place Pty Ltd
- Lisa Askwith: CEO, Apex BRS
- Louise Vidal (Nobes): Founder, 42 Adelaide
- Marco Baccanti: CEO , Trajan Nutrition
- Marty Gauvin: CEO, Virtual Ark
- Melissa Dunbar: Founder & CEO, Big Fish Events
- Naiyer F. Khanom: CEO, WISECAR Pty Ltd; Business Advisor at Wellteam; PhD Candidate, University of Queensland
- Neville Calvert: Founder, Numedico Technologies
- Paul Gordon: Partner, Wallmans Lawyers
- Rachel Sheppard: Digital Strategist & Startup Mentor - Helping Female Founders Launch & Grow Their Businesses Around the Globe, Founder Institute HQ
- Reuben Young: Director, Innovation, Thought Leadership, and Marketing Communications
- Richard Miller: Brand Director, Crisp & Co.
- Rick Carter: RingMaster, InnovationinTheCity
- Roger Do: CEO, Co-Founder, Watchdog Cyber Defense
- Roscoe Shelton: Consultant, Self-employed
- Russell Colbourne: (GAICD) - CFO Chief Financial Officer, Karia
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
- Sally Paech: Founder and Director , Organiq
- Samantha Pillay: Founder and Director, Continence Matters
- Samuel Conway: Director , Samvac Consulting
- Shane Yeend: CEO, Imagination Entertainment
- Simon Cook: Partner, Encode Talent
- Simon Arkell: President & Co-Founder, Deep Lens
- Steve Torso: CEO, Wholesale Investor
- Suzanne Kambuts: Founder & CEO, Vanquish Technologies
- Syed Rezwanul Haque: Co-founder & Managing Director
- Tom Hajdu: CEO, Disrupter
- Troy Flower: Founder / Instigator, Wellteam
- Uditha Rajasekara: Founder, SmartBatter
- Uditha Rajasekara: Founder, SmartBatter
- Yin Chiew: Practice Leader, LegalVision Australia
- Zaidul Alam: Founder and Director, WISECAR PTY LTD & Board Director of GovHack Australia limited
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Adelaide to get funded and build a global business.
Apply to the Adelaide 2023 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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