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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 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

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

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to build a great company in 2024. 

Apply to the Bolivia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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