Time to Build: Applications Open to Founder Institute Palestine 2023

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 Palestine 2023 program.

If you could use a structured process that tells you what to focus on when, and a lifetime of support from Palestine's top investors and entrepreneurs, then apply to the Palestine 2023 Founder Institute today.

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

Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner, Online on 8:00pm, May 31, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/318906
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Learnings from Building a Fast-Growing Edtech Startup on 8:00pm, Jun 05, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/321709
Pitch Lounge: Practice Pitching Your Business Idea to Startup Experts on 8:00pm, Jun 07, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/318909
Corporate Venture Building: 8 Lessons Learned from the Trenches on 4:00pm, Jun 08, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/324765
How to Build a Community for Your Startup on 8:00pm, Jun 12, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/322052
Founder Showcase: Pre-Seed Startup Pitch & Networking Event (Online Conference) on 8:00pm, Jun 14, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/322550
How to Delegate Tasks and Remain Focused as a Startup Founder on 8:00pm, Jun 21, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/323212
How Large Organizations Can Launch a Successful Venture Building Program on 4:00pm, Jun 22, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/325058
Why Founders Should Care About Branding on 1:00pm, Jun 26, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/324930
Adopt an Experience Mindset as a Startup Founder with Tiffany Bova on 8:00pm, Jul 12, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/324521
The Startup Founder’s Guide to Finding Prospects on LinkedIn on 1:00pm, Jul 19, 2023 (Europe/Sofia): https://FI.co/e/324612

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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 Palestine 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 Ramallah'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 Palestine Founder Institute includes:

Abbas Al Asmar: Founder, Qaleb Studio
Abeer Abu Ghaith: Founder and CEO, MENA Alliances Group
Ahed Izhiman: Co-Founder
Ahmad Barakat ِAbualfilat: Founder & CEO, GoSocial
Alaa Ahmed: CEO & Co-founder, Kotob Factory FZC
Ali Salhi: Founder, Arabi tools
Ali Tazami: Co-Founder and CEO, Inggez
Ambar Amleh: Managing Partner, Ibtikar Fund
Amin Shanaa: Founder, Startups
Aws Alnabulsi: CEO, Gamiphy
Ayman Awartani: VP of Engineering, FounderTherapy
Baker Bozeyeh: Co-Founder & CEO, FlowLess
Bashir Assi: Mr. , Assi Law Firm
Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
Christina Trampota: Managing Director, Innovate :: Grow :: Scale
Christina Ghanim: CEO, Kenz
Daoud Ghannam: Founder & CEO, uMake
Daoud Ghannam: Founder & CEO, uMake
Dawoud Zahran: Founder & Director , MISSION
Eman Hylooz: CEO, Abjjad
Eva Dimitrova: Inventor, Go-To-Market Canvas
Fadi Rabi: Owner, K-Home
Fadi Bishara: Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, Advisor
Faris Zaher: CEO, Encore
Feras Kayali: CTO, Harri
Firas Zaghal: CEO, Dimensions Consulting
George Khadder: Managing Director & Founder, SUN BIRD GROUP
Habib Hazzan: Managing General Partner, Ibtikar Fund
Hamzeh Alfuqha: Regional CEO, Kitab Sawti
Haya Saad: Digital Marketing Consultant , Digitarian
Hisham Kassim: Managing Partner, Kassim Legal
Husam Barkawi: CEO, ITG
Hussien Naser Aldien: Co-Founder and CEO, RedCrow
Joseph Shomali: CEO, Play 3arabi
Kefah Abukhdeir, EduReach e-Learning
Khaled Abu Al Kheir: COO, SocialDice
Khaled Abu Alkheir: Access To Finance Program Manager, DAI - IPSD
Konstantin Berezin: Technology Entrepreneur , Stealth Mode
Lama Amr: Executive Director, BuildPalestine
Lewa Abukhait: CSO, Kleen
Luma Al Adnani: CEO, Adam Wa Mishmish
Madeline Duva: Board Member, Fluxx.io and Wishes.inc
Madeline Duva: Board Member, Fluxx and Wishes
Maher Santarissy: Managing Director, moment
Maher Saleh
Mahmoud Barham: Technical Director, Palestinian Incubator for Energy, CEO Azr Technologies Co.
Mahmoud Kaiyal: Co-Founder and CEO, Wikaya
Mahmoud Ilyan: Product Designer, Bayzat
Mahmoud Shayeb: CEO, Secretsville Inc.
Mahmoud Thaher
Mahran Ismail: Branding Expert, Mahran
Majd Manadre: Co-founder , Hakini
Majdi Mafarja: Computer Scientist | AI & Machine Learning Specialist | PhD University Professor | Entrepreneur | Founder | CEO, LogesTechs
Mara Rada: CEO & Chief of Strategy, Feral (thinkferal.com)
Mark Montalban: Founder & CEO, MindfulText
Mercedes Bankston: Founder, Funderstar LTD
Mohammed Kilany: Founder and CEO, SnapGoal
Mohammed Jebrini: Co-Founder and CTO, Mashvisor
Mohannad Zalloom: Founder, Synergy Ltd.
Mohd Santarissy: Co-CEO, Relatively Fund
Mohenad Itayim: Managing Director, Oculus Ventures
Mosab Azizi: Founder, Badia Ventures
Omar Assi: CEO, Arkan Consulting
Omar Hamayel: Business Valuation and Financial Management Consultant, Consultant
Paul D'souza: President and CEO, The D'Souza Group
Phnam Bagley: Partner and Creative Director, Nonfiction Design
Rabea Zioud: Co-Founder, Hasoub
Reem Qawasmi: CFO-in-Residence , Ibtikar Fund
Richard Cristina: Founder (Bloom), Director (Founder Institute)
Saeed Zeidan: CEO, ULTIMIT Advanced Turnkey Solutions
Saeed Zahran: Co-founder & CEO, AGM
Samer Bejjani: Founder, Growth Levers
Sari Taha: Executive Director, Momentum Labs
Shadan Nassar: Founder & CEO, Shadana Yoga l شدانا يوغا
Shadha Musallam: CEO, Agritopia for Agricultural Technology
Subhi Maraa'beh, Inggez
Suna Zoabi Othman, Tawazon (by starting NewLife)
Thaer Ayasi: CEO, Transcend
Torrey Smith: Co-Founder & CEO, Endiatx
Walaa Hamdan, Neama Ventures
Waseem Aref: CEO, FinBloom
Yara Meizer: Associate II, Andersen in Palestine
Yousef Khatib: Founder, MNJM, Ykhatib Studio

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network - a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.

The results speak for themselves: FI Alumni have raised over $1.75BN in funding, and are building impactful businesses across 200+ cities and 100+ countries all across the globe. (see the FI 50 Report here).