Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 2018 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Johannesburg's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Johannesburg 2018 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 Johannesburg, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

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

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The Johannesburg program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Al Karaki (., ex-Googler, ex-IBMer), Christo Olwagen (Chief Alchemist and Listening Officer, OneIntent Consulting), Stuart Allen.

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

Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
Allon Raiz: Founder and CEO, Raizcorp
Andrew Duff: Founder, Duff Attorneys
Anthony Bizos: Executive DIrector, Tyme Capital
Christo Olwagen: Owner and Managing Director, OneIntent Consulting (Pty) Ltd and Business Doctors Bryanston
Craig Corte: CEO, New Media Kagiso Media
David Jacobson: CEO and co-founder, Synaq
Eugene Parsons
Gareth Ochse: Founder, ValuationUp.com
Gaurav Nair: Founder, Jaltech
Gavin Symanowitz: Founder CEO, Feedbackrocket.com
John Campbell: Venture Builder, Redsands Partners
Justin Spratt: CEO , Quirk
Justinus Adriaanse: Founder and ex CEO, Private Property
Magriet Leaper: Managing Director, LiGE (Pty) Limited
Marco Broccardo: CEO , Eurocom
Michael Prentice: CEO, Silica Holdings
Nevo Hadas: Director, & innovation
Raphael Costa: CEO and Co-Founder, AdTangerine
Richard Firth: CEO, MIP Holdings
Shlomi Podgaetz: Director/CEO, Rizasmart Consulting
Simon Carpenter: CTA, SAP
Thomas Reisenberger: Legal Adviser, Legalese
Tony Davis: CEO/Managing Director , Dovetail
Trevor Ketler: Owner, Ketler Presentations
Warwick Leaper: Managing Director, Leaper Innovate Green Energies (Pty) Limited