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 Pittsburgh program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Pittsburgh's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
The Pittsburgh program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including David Cerniglia (Software Developer, The Dev Shop), Greg Coticchia (X, X), Pitt Admin (Admin, Founder Institute), Randy Eager (Founder & Managing Partner, ResTec Solutions).
In addition, some of Pittsburgh'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 Pittsburgh Founder Institute includes:
* Akhil Chaturvedi * Ann Pierce * Bill Jackson * Bob Delach * Britta Ulm * Claye Greene * Courtney Williamson * Don Morrison * Glenn Watson * Ilana Diamond * Jeff Lizik * Jeff Schneider * John Quayle * Kevin Dowling * Kevin Israel * Kit Needham * Lauren Townsend * Marc Brown * Marcel Bergerman * Mark Adkins * Martina Truche * Mike Bauer * Mike Formica * Nathan Mancine * Nicole Zevola Benvenuti * Rachel Reid * Rich Lunak * Scot Mactaggart * Sreekar Gadde * Tomer Borenstein
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Pittsburgh to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Pittsburgh 2023 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
