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 Philadelphia program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Philadelphia's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- How Startup Founders Improve their Hiring Strategies With AI-Driven Solutions: 1:00pm, Oct 07, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357508
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with J. Skyler Fernandes: 8:00pm, Oct 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357512
- How Startup Founders Can Prepare For Fundraising Due Diligence: 1:00pm, Oct 21, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357266
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 8:00pm, Oct 23, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357516
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 1:00pm, Oct 30, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357524
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder : 1:00pm, Nov 04, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357528
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Nov 06, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357530
- $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition, featuring Jason Calacanis (Angel Investor and Host of All-In Podcast): 6:00pm, Nov 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357686
- How to Adopt an Entrepreneurial Mindset: 8:00pm, Nov 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357498
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Nov 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357535
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 8:00pm, Nov 25, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357538
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 1:00pm, Nov 27, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357545
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Dec 02, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/358031
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 1:00pm, Dec 04, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357565
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Dec 09, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357575
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Dec 16, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357587
- Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 1:00pm, Dec 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/357626
The Philadelphia program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Bill Rivkin (Business Banking Virtual Relationship Manager VP, Citizens), Daria Duda (Marketing Advisor, Self), Don Samoil (Chapter Leader, FI Keystone), Philly Admin (A, A).
In addition, some of Philadelphia'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 Philadelphia Founder Institute includes:
* Aaron Karp * Alfred Poor * Amrish Macedo * Arcui Usoara * Barbara Anne Gardenhire-Mills * Ben Stacey * Bill Rivkin * Carl Starkey * Chris Foltz * Daniel Nelson * Don Samoil * Eric Torigian * Jasmin Sethi * Joe Daniels * Joel Ginsparg * John Weathers * Jon Zaikowski * Max Thalheimer * Nadia Al-Banna, PHD, MBA * Nathan Mancine * Ozan Sonmez * Pete Biggam * Raoul Davis * Sara Ledterman * Stefanie Smith * Stefanos Damianakis * Stephan Thomas * Tim Dodd * Vladimir Pletyukhin * Zach Messler
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Philadelphia to build a great company in 2023.
Apply to the Philadelphia Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
