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 Legal Tech program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Legal Tech's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Legal Tech 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 Legal Tech, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Sep 23, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/343548
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 8:00pm, Sep 26, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/356790
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Oct 02, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/342045
- How Startup Founders Improve their Hiring Strategies With AI-Driven Solutions: 1:00pm, Oct 07, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/356302
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with J. Skyler Fernandes: 8:00pm, Oct 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345913
- How Startup Founders Can Prepare For Fundraising Due Diligence: 1:00pm, Oct 21, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357250
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 1:00pm, Oct 30, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/356690
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder : 1:00pm, Nov 04, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/343336
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Nov 06, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/342148
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Nov 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344690
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 8:00pm, Nov 25, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345431
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 1:00pm, Nov 27, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/342541
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Dec 02, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/342248
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Dec 09, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344792
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Dec 16, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344911
- Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 1:00pm, Dec 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/356096
The Legal Tech program is led by top startup leaders, including Amit Bhanot (Founding Partner, Runway 6 Ventures), FI LegalTech (Associate, FI LegalTech), Gabriela Isturiz (General Partner, The Fund XX), Meg Skiff, Ryan Steadman (Founder, Legal Professionals Insights).
In addition, some of Legal Tech'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 Legal Tech Founder Institute includes:
- Abdi Aidid: Assistant Professor, University of Toronto Faculty of Law
- Abhinav Jain: Co-Founder and CEO, PowerMarket
- Abhishek Raju: Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Satsure AG
- Ahmet Kılıçaslan: Venture Capital Investor, Heartfelt_
- Altaf Qureshi: CEO, Co Founder and Barrister, Wukla and Paksign
- Amit Bhanot: Managing Partner, Runway 6 Ventures
- Andrea Monti: Managing Director Impact and Sustainability, Founder Institute
- Andres Jara: CEO, Alster Legal
- Andrew Crosby: Founder, Third Horizon Earth
- Andrew Forman: Vice President, TD Cowen
- Anita Lee: Owner & Marketing Specialist, Catch Communications
- Ankur Pathak: Head of Investment, London Real Ventures
- Anna De stefano: Chief Legal Design & Communication Officer, Doorway
- Annabell Cox: Founder & Lead Engineer, Mentor in client engagement, lead generation, marketing and sustainable partnerships
- Anthony Rose: Founder & CEO, SeedLegals
- Anthony Calpas: Managing Partner, Karukera Capital
- Ayşe İnal
- Benjamin Alarie: Founder & CEO, Blue J
- Brett Calhoun: Managing Director & GP, Redbud VC
- Buke Cuhadar
- Büşra Yılmaz: Investment Director , DOMiNO Ventures
- Çağdaş Yıldız: Managing Partner, Simya VC
- Carlos Gamez: CEO, Widú Legal
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Claudio Kuhn: Founder & Lawyer, KXP KUEHN
- Daan Loening: Co-Founder, Semicolon Berlin
- Damla Ilıca: Investment Manager at StartupFon, Startupfon
- Dan Sinclair: Head of MDR Lab, Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Dan O'day: Co-Founder, ECFX
- Dean Shapero: Founder & CEO, FlyTech
- Ebru Metin: CEO, Legal Design Turkey
- Edward Stevenson: Investment Manager , SFC Capital
- Emre Gökşin
- Eren Askin
- Evren Değerlier: Entrepreneurship & Business Development Manager, Sabancı University
- Ezequiel Pellegrini: Founder, Brevity
- Fatih Öztoprak: Managing Director, Qangels
- Fırat Barış Kavlak: Founding Partner, Kavlak Law Firm
- Gabriela Isturiz: General Partner, The Fund XX
- Gökçe Gizer Clover: Founder, Mercury Change
- Gokhan Odyakmaz: Head of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, NEOHUB
- Gülce Horatacı: Investment Manager, StartersHub
- Gunce Onur: General Partner, Startup Wise Guys
- Gurinder Chahal: Managing Partner, Uncharted Capital
- Haluk Nişli: General Manager, Inveo Ventures
- Holger Zscheyge: Board Member , European Legal Technology Association (ELTA)
- Jack Chemtob: Founder & CEO, Accident.com
- Jaspal Basra: Co-Founder & CEO, Perjury.ai
- Joseph De Leon: Founder, Manila Angel Investors Network, the Philippines
- Kadir Elgün: Co-Founder , eTaşın
- Kıvanç Harputlu: Co-Founder & CEOCo-Founder CEO, PCI Checklist
- Lakshmi Narasimha Moorthy K: Co-Founder and CEO, NicheBrains
- Leonardo Barrientos: Co-Founder & CEO, Lexgo
- Leslie McCallum: Founder and CEO, Lexata Inc
- Manish Agnihotri: Co-Founder, Stealth
- Matiullah Rahmaty: Founder/President , BrightPoint Consulting Services
- Maximilian Bock: PhD, Physics Nanotechnology & Investment Manager, eekual bionic GmbH
- Meghan Skiff: CEO, MegHQ
- Mehru Aygül: General Manager, Entrepreneurship Foundation
- Melis Dural: Founder & CEO, EKOS.ai
- Mesut Keskin: Founder & CEO, Microfon
- Michael Rosenberg: Managing Partner, ROIG Lawyers
- Milan Bobde: Co-Founder & CEO, Oddr Inc.
- Natasha Bassett: General Counsel, Unbound
- Necdet Alpmen: Co-founder / CTO, Pubinno, Inc.
- Noah Wallach: Founder, Hope OS
- Nur Hilal Gercek: Head of KONG, Kavlak Law Firm
- Oğuzhan Çelebi
- Pablo Balancini: CEO & Co-Founder, Legal HUB
- Patrick O'Connor-Read: AI || Blockchain || Product, Architect & CTO
- Ray Deck: Founder, Sustained Ventures
- Remi Saint-Jean: Founder, delighting.io
- Reshika Dhir
- Ricardo Monagas: Co-founder at Uppersky / CTO at TotalCtrl.no, Uppersky / TotalCtrl.no
- Rishi Dhir: Head of Canada, Transactional Insurance Solutions, Willis Towers Watson
- Robert Ambrogi: Lawyer, Media & Technology Professional, LawSites
- Rodney Miller: Director Business Information Governance, Alston & Bird
- Ryan Steadman: Founder, Legal Professionals Insights
- Sara Usinger: Entrepreneur in Residence, SwissEP
- Saroop Bharwani: CEO, Senso
- Scott Weisman: Co-Founder & CEO, LaunchPad Lab
- Selma Bahcivanoglu: Managing Director, Simya VC
- Serkan Ünsal
- Shubham Datta: VP, Corporate Development & Ventures, Clio
- Silvana Stochetti: CEO, Legalify
- Sophie Neuhut: Founder, President, Impact Angel Investors
- Stepan Khzrtian: Co-founder and CEO, Corpora
- Steven Fyke: Founder, SnapPea Design
- Süha Soydan: Entrepreneurship Support Programs Manager, Özyeğin University
- Tarun Gulati: Founder & CEO, Adios
- Thibauld Favre: Co-CEO & Founder, Fairmint
- Tijana Momirov: Startup Consultant - Product Management, StartupSetup
- Tom Caldwell: In-House Legal Counsel, UBS
- Trish Scearce: Founder and Principal Attorney, Trillian Law
- Umberto Milano
- William Stringer, Chisos Capital
- Ziya Alpay: Chief Innovation Officer, Sabanci University
- Zülal Erdoğan: Investment Expert, SeedLegals
- And many more to be announced.
Join the Legal Tech chapter to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Legal Tech Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
