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:

Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 1:00pm, may 12, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/366489
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 10:00am, may 15, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371053
Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 12:00pm, may 29, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371294
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, jun 02, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370649
How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 1:00pm, jun 04, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371417
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, jun 09, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370787
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 1:00pm, jun 23, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371845
Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 1:00pm, jun 25, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/372046
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, jun 30, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/371686
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, jul 07, 2025 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/370411

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The Caracas program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gabriel Reyes (CEO, GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC), José David Acuña Monsalve (Local Leader, Founder Institute Caracas), Marco Villegas (Director, FI Caracas), Sandy Gómez (Valuation Specialist, 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 * Alexandra Delsol * Andrea Fabianna D'andrea * Ariadna García * Armando Goncalves * Arnoldo Matheus * Carlos H. Brandt * Carlos Jimenez * Carlos Perez * Dan Piestun * Deep Moteria * Denisse Alvarez * Federico Fernandez Dupouy * Gerson Gómez * Jose Ramon Campos Castillo * Luis Fernando Moncada * Maria Castro * Mariana Suarez * Mariana Velásquez * Nelson Palmero Durán * Paloma Lecheta * Ramón Rodríguez * Roberto Pérez * Rosario B Casas * Sandy Gómez * Simon Chamorro * Simon Rausseo * Susie Jaramillo * Wilbert Moreno