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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 Bangkok program!

Our mission is to bridge the vibrant network of mentors, investors, and ecosystem players from Washington DC and the East Coast U.S. with Thailand's burgeoning startups. This unique program is designed for aspiring founders who aim to connect with the U.S. and expand on a global scale. Leveraging the Washington DC ecosystem offers an exceptional opportunity for rapid growth.

If you're seeking a structured, supportive process and a lifetime of guidance from top investors and entrepreneurs to kickstart your startup journey, then seize the opportunity and apply to the Bangkok Founder Institute today. Your entrepreneurial dreams await!

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.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding. 

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Bangkok, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • Startup Funding in Bali: How to Raise Capital for Your Tech Business: 5:00pm, Aug 20, 2026 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/404156

The Bangkok program is led by some of the Washington DC region's top startup leaders, including Julia Milaeva (Co-Founder & Local Leader, Founder Institute Bali ), Samuel Ayvazyan (Founder, FI Bali), Simon Avetisyan (Local Leader , Founder Institute Bali), Titasya Anugraheni (Co-Founder & Local Leader, Founder Institute Bali).

In addition, some of Bangkok'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 Bangkok Founder Institute includes:

Adeo Ressi, Brant Cooper, Tien Wong, Steven Rodriguez, Rosemarie Truman, Sameer Sortur, You Mon Tsang, Wa'il Ashshowwaf, Abdellah Aouf, Navroop Mitter, Ario Keshani and Natcha Thawesaengskulthai

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Thailand to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Thailand - Indonesia 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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