Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Bolivia 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 Bolivia Virtual 2020 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Santa Cruz de la Sierra's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Bolivia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute today.

Local COVID-19 Update: In an effort to #StopTheSpread and ensure everyone’s health and safety, this program is planned to be held online. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.

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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

See all upcoming events

The Santa Cruz de la Sierra program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gonzalo Castellanos (., StartYou), Tito Ramos (., Haze Shift), Walter Mendez (., StartYou).

In addition, some of Santa Cruz de la Sierra'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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra Founder Institute includes:

Allison Silva: CEO and Co-founder, Eressea Solutions
Andrea Puente: CEO, Panal Fresh
Annelissie Arrázola: CEO, Enbus.com
Antonio Hurtado Peredo: Business Intelligence Manager, HP MEDICAL
Ariel Valverde Oliva: CEO, Yaigo Corp
Ariel Revollo: Co-Founder, Quantum
Beto Saavedra: Retail Technical Product Manager, Mojix
Carlos Collazos: Lead UI/UX Designer, Kumi Solutions
Carola Capra: Founder, Red Nueva Empresa
Cristian Soto: CEO, Roleplay Consulting
Cristina Pardo Rojo: Director, Talento y Liderazgo Mundial
Dames Jalal: CEO, CBN TRADE BOLIVIA
Daniela Amelunge: CEO, TARTINA; LA BOTECA
Dante Rivadeneyra: Commercial Manager, BANCO ECOFUTURO
David Barja: CEO, Imagination
Diego Tellez: Director, Flow SRL
Eddy Sanchez: Co-founder, Notion 360
Edmundo Rodriguez: Especialista , Marketing Digital
Eduardo Aranda: General Manager, SINTESIS SA
Ernesto Ovidio Roca Urioste: CEO, XQN?
Erwin Roca: Manager, DATABOL
Fernando Lopez: CEO, LOLA GROUP
Fernando Nuñez: Decano Derecho, UPSA
Francisco Javier Roman Roig: CFO & FOUNDER, tuGerente
Freddy Cordero Bazan: Director Partner, YFCB Consulting
Gonzalo Castellanos: CEO, DIGITAL ADVISOR
Henry Medina: Business Creative Director, Ogilvy Bolivia
Ives De Chazal: Presidente, Century 21 Bolivia/Paraguay
Jessica De La Rossa: Entreprepeur | Human Resources Manager, Interseguros S.A.
Jhonny Atila: Director , UAGRM Economic Research Center
Jose Luna: CEO & Founder, GOWORK
Juan Claudio De Oliva: CEO & Founder, GreenCloud.io
Julio Cesar Herrera: Co Founder, SEA
Julio Rodrigo Leon Montero: CEO | Co Founder, Interseguros S.A.
Karem Esther Infantas Soto: CEO, GeneraCenter Centro de Innovación
Leonardo Requena: CEO, MAKE COWORK
Leonardo Azurduy: Partner, BAQSN Abogados
Lorena Benavides Ascarrunz: Gerente de Desarrollo Humano, Banco Nacional de Bolivia
Luis Fernando Moreno: CEO, REALITY
Luis Fernando Ortiz: Managing Partner, TuBecaBolivia.com, Delta Cargo.
Manuel Laredo Garnica: CEO, MAMUT
Marcelo De Rada: Director, MegaBrokers
Maria Belen Gutiérrez Giret: CEO, Experta en Comunicación Estratégica
Mariano Cabrera L.: Partner, GRUPO HERMISFERIO
Mario Sandoval: Manager, ROSABETANIA
Martín Justiniano: Gerente General, Mix Nutri Bolivia SRL
Mauricio Torrelio Aguilera: Partner, Torrelio & Asociados Abogados
Mauricio Dulon: CEO, Componente Digital
Mauro Trigo: CTO, CityHeroes
Miho Shoji: Founder & CEO , Moodbit
Oscar Suarez Torrico: CEO, Electric Enginer Entrepreneur Web
Pedro Cabrera: Consultor Senior de Marketing y Comunicación., Marketing & Comunicación
René Salomón: Director, Fundación Trabajo Empresa (FTE)
Roberto Irusta Gabincha: Consultor de Proyectos Teconológico, Independiente
Rodrigo Salvatierra: CEO, RHINO BOLIVIA
Rodrigo Knebes: Country Manager, Infocasas Bolivia
Saul Paniagua: CCO, Yaigo
Sebastian Ewel: Investment Banking, Panamerica Securities
Sebastian Molina: Venture Capital Investment Professional Analist, Seedstar
Sergio García Agreda: PhD., Universidad Privada Boliviana
Shuey Pessoa: CEO, DAEGU MOTORS
Steve Nacif: Director Ejecutivo, Manjar de Oro, Remax Emporio
Tito Andres Ramos Porcel: Partner, TORCH
Viviana Angulo: Latin America Director, Self
Walter Javier Mendez Hurtado: CEO, Revista Emprendedores Bolivia