Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Bangkok Startup Accelerator

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!

APPLY to the Bangkok 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.

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:

Meet the FI Alumni Scaling Startups in Asia: 6:00pm, Jun 16, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/371556
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Find and Reach Out to Startup Investors: 11:00pm, Jun 17, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/375062
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 12:00am, Jun 24, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/371855
Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 12:00am, Jun 26, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/372060
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00am, Jun 27, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/373897
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00am, Jul 01, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/371696
Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 12:00am, Jul 03, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374043
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00am, Jul 08, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/370926
Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 12:00am, Jul 10, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374079
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 12:00am, Jul 15, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374704
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 12:00am, Jul 17, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374128
Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 12:00am, Jul 24, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374163
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 12:00am, Aug 12, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374683
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00am, Aug 19, 2025 (Asia/Bangkok): https://FI.co/e/374899

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The Bangkok program is led by some of the Washington DC region's top startup leaders, including Wilson Santoso (Co-Founder, Dabble).

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