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 New York program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from New York's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the New York 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 New York, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
New York Events:
- How to Take an AI Startup From Idea to Revenue: 12:00pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/406099
- Pitch Your AI Startup to Investors and Experts (Live Feedback Session): 6:00pm, Oct 14, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/405375
- How to Find Your First 10 Paying Customers With AI: 7:00pm, Oct 22, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/405967
Global or Regional Events:
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 12:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398719
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399047
The New York program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Ken Parker (Director, FI NYC & Humans for AI), Lara Hejtmanek (Director, FI - NY), New York Admin (Founder Institute , New York), Nicole Quinonez (Mrs, Replicator VC), Reid Hamilton (Executive Director, NYC Innovation Collective).
In addition, some of New York'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 New York Founder Institute includes:
* Abdellah Aouf * Adam Kirsch * Adeo Ressi * Arcui Usoara * Carolyn Katz * Charlie Tillett * Connor Sattely * Conrad Egusa * Daniel Nelson * Dario Anaya * Don Samoil * Ignacio Castro * Jack McGowan * Jose Martins * Julien Lancha * Kathryn Thiele * Ken Burke * Khalil Zahar * Marcos Polanco * Mark Dannenberg * Mark DeSantis * Natalya Bagrova * Nektar Baziotis * Nelly Yusupova * Scott Wayman * Shaun Johnson * Spandan Saha * Tarun Gulati * Thomas Fandrich * Walter Roth
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in New York to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the New York Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
