Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Caracas Startup Accelerator

The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Caracas program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Caracas's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Caracas Founder Institute today.

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.

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Caracas, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 12:30pm, jun 22, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/400797
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Economic Development: How to Build Entrepreneurial Communities: 11:00am, jun 23, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/400955
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 12:00pm, jun 30, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/401141
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 8:00pm, jul 06, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392775
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, jul 20, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390538
Learn from AI-Native Solo Alumni: How FI Grads Built Without a Co-Founder: 12:00pm, ago 04, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391090
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 8:30am, ago 10, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393247
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, ago 18, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391223
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 8:00pm, ago 25, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/399737
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 12:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392864
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 12:00pm, sep 15, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/398282
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, sep 21, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391502
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, oct 05, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390814
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, oct 13, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393377
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 1:00pm, nov 03, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393002
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 9:00pm, nov 17, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391361
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 1:00pm, dic 01, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390951

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The Caracas program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including José David Acuña Monsalve (Local Leader, Founder Institute Caracas), Marco Villegas (Director, FI Caracas), Sandy Gómez (Director, Arca Análisis Económico).

In addition, some of Caracas's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Caracas Founder Institute includes:

* Alberto Parra * Alejandra Copeland * Armando Goncalves * Arnoldo Matheus * Astrid Chedid * Carlos H. Brandt * Carlos Jimenez * Carlos Perez * Delfina Guedimin * Federico Fernandez Dupouy * Guillermo Guzmán * Harry López Mendoza * Haymee I. Perez Cogle * Jessica Olivan * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * Juan Carlos Castillo * Juan Carlos Fernández Alemán * Luis Fernando Moncada * Luis Santiago * Marcel Imery * Mariana Velásquez * Nelson Palmero Durán * Ramón Rodríguez * Reinaldo Valbuena * Rosario B Casas * Sandy Gómez * Simon Chamorro * Victor Charles * Wilbert Moreno * Álvaro Miguel Cabrera