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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Legal Tech, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
Legal Tech Events:
- Startup Funding in Legal Tech, featuring SimpleClosure: 12:00pm, Jun 17, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/370718
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Find and Reach Out to Startup Investors: 12:00pm, Jun 17, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/375078
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 1:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371781
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 1:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371981
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 8:00pm, Jun 26, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373865
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/371622
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 1:00pm, Jul 02, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373222
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/370351
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 1:00pm, Jul 09, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373354
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 1:00pm, Jul 14, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/374443
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 1:00pm, Jul 16, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373484
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 1:00pm, Jul 23, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373610
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Aug 11, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/374599
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/374801
The Legal Tech program is led by top startup leaders, including Amit Bhanot (Founding Partner, Runway 6 Ventures).
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:
- Al Hounsell: National Director of AI, Innovation & Knowledge, Gowling WLG
- Aliya Ramji, MT Ventures, a Division of McCarthy Tetrault LLP
- Altaf Qureshi: CEO, Co Founder and Barrister, Wukla and Paksign
- Andres Jara: CEO, Alster Legal
- Andrew Forman: Vice President, TD Cowen
- Anita Lee: Owner & Marketing Specialist, Catch Communications
- Ankur Pathak: Head of Investment, London Real Ventures
- Anthony Rose: Founder & CEO, SeedLegals
- Blair Trudell: Principal, BTL Counsel
- Dan Sinclair: Head of MDR Lab, Mishcon de Reya LLP
- Dan O'day: Co-Founder, ECFX
- Dean Shapero: Founder & CEO, FlyTech
- Dori Yona: Co-Founder and CEO, SimpleClosure
- Gabriela Isturiz: General Partner, The Fund XX
- Gary Volman: Partner, Aird & Berlis LLP
- Holger Zscheyge: Board Member , European Legal Technology Association (ELTA)
- Jackie Moher: Managing Counsel, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
- Jaspal Basra: Co-Founder & CEO, Perjury.ai
- Leslie McCallum: Founder and CEO, Lexata Inc
- Manish Agnihotri: Co-Founder, Stealth
- Marc Shewchun: Partner, Fasken
- Marko Trivun: Partner, Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP
- Meghan Skiff: CEO, MegHQ
- Michael Decicco: Partner, Stikeman Elliott LLP
- Mike Collinge: Partner, Deloitte Legal Canada LLP
- Milan Bobde: Co-Founder & CEO, Oddr Inc.
- Myron Mallia Dare: Partner, Miller Thomson LLP
- Natalie Munroe: Chief, OWT & Legal Operations, Osler, Oskin and Harcourt LLP
- Nick Badeen: Counsel, Stikeman Elliott LLP
- Paul Rand: Chief Investment Officer, Omni Bridgeway
- Pedro Palmas: Chief Information Officer, Aird & Berlis LLP
- Reshika Dhir
- Rishi Dhir: Head of Canada, Transactional Insurance Solutions, Willis Towers Watson
- Robert Ambrogi: Lawyer, Media & Technology Professional, LawSites
- Ryan Steadman: Founder, Legal Professionals Insights
- Scott Weisman: Co-Founder & CEO, LaunchPad Lab
- Stepan Khzrtian: Co-founder and CEO, Corpora
- Thibauld Favre: Co-CEO & Founder, Fairmint
- 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.
