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 San Diego program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from San Diego's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the San Diego 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 San Diego, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 5:00pm, Nov 25, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356666
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Build a Product-Driven Go-to-Market Strategy : 10:00am, Nov 26, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/359583
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Jacob Jackson: 10:00am, Nov 27, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356667
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 10:00am, Dec 02, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356668
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 10:00am, Dec 04, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356669
- Venture Trailblazers, featuring Ilya A. Strebulaev from Stanford: 9:00am, Dec 05, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/358763
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 10:00am, Dec 09, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356670
- Enterprise Sales 101 for Startup Founders: Closing Big Deals: 10:00am, Dec 11, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/358475
- Get Feedback on Your MVP from Product Experts & Find Early Users: 10:00am, Dec 16, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356671
- Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 10:00am, Dec 18, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/356119
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 10:00am, Dec 30, 2024 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/360237
- Startup Funding AMA & Founder Institute Info Session, with Jonathan Greechan (CEO, Founder Institute): 5:00pm, Jan 02, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/360327
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Technical Co-Founder: 10:00am, Jan 08, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/361617
- Startup to Scale-Up: Mastering Sales & Branding with Mark Kosoglow: 10:00am, Jan 13, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/361001
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 5:00pm, Jan 22, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/361842
The San Diego program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mike Sherbakov (General Partner, The Veteran Fund), Ryan Micheletti (Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute).
In addition, some of San Diego'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 San Diego Founder Institute includes:
* Albert Chow * Andy White * Ben Stacey * Bill Nelson * Brian Storms * Bryant Walker * Cassius Kiani * Chris Foltz * Dane Drotts * David Baird * Irina Kukuyeva PhD * James Africano * Judy Tsuei * Justin Nahama * Kelly Perdew * Lance Cottrell * Louie Balasny * Martín Martinez * Mike Sherbakov * Mike Steadman * Nektar Baziotis * Nelly Yusupova * Pete Biggam * Rebeca Hwang * Sara Ledterman * Shaun Alger * Stuart Volkow * Tarun Gulati * Tony Murphy * Tyson Mc Dowell
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in San Diego to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the San Diego 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
