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 Milan 2025 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Milan's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Milan 2025 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.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Milan, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 6:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/371245
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/370596
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/371367
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/370827
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/371793
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 7:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/371992
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/371634
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Europe/Rome): https://FI.co/e/370360
The Milan program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alberto Martellini (Innovation Partner, Founder Institute), Ariona Krasniqi ( Local Leader – Mentor Network, Founder Institute), Giovanni Salvi (Data Scientist, Serenis).
In addition, some of Milan'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 Milan Founder Institute includes:
- Alberto Martellini: Innovation Partner (acting as FI Local Leader), Funder Advisor
- Alberto Lombardi, Energy Expert | Sustainability Passionate | Angel Investor | Start up Advisor
- Alessandro Gaini: Founder, Buongiorno San Paolo
- Alessandro Zanchetton, Ciao Elsa
- Alessandro Cillario: Co-Founder, Cubbit
- Alessandro Rapisarda: Director of Business Insights, KAYAK
- Alexandra Fattal: Venture Partner, Loyal VC
- Andrea Ramoino: Transformational Leader | Strategy, GTM, Product core expertise | Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, SaaS | Proven success in Zero to One, Scaling, Exit | CEO, GM, Advisor, n/a
- Andrea Arienti: CEO & Founder, 3dnextech
- Anna Gaile: Co-Founder , Edudoro.eu & zlotynauczyciel.pl
- Antonello Schiavo: EMEA Delivery Manager, Google
- Antonia Verna: Partner, PORTOLANO CAVALLO
- Aristos Peters: CEO & Founder, D-Risk It
- Bruno Reggiani: Coo - co-founder, Tot.
- Camilla Barlocco: Founder, UBI Consulting
- Camilla Bellotti: Leadership Consultant
- Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Responsible Solutions Ltd
- Duygu Sefa: Co-Founder, Babonbo
- Edoardo Volta: SVP Partnerships & Business Development, Curve
- Emanuele Torlonia: Managing Director, Italian Angels for Growth
- Enrico Frascati: Freelancer, Digitalvibe
- Fabio Costa: Founder, SecurityCert
- Fabrizio Spaolonzi: Co-founder, Buongiorno San Paolo
- Giacomo Poggiali: Product Advisor, 500 Global
- Giancarlo Vergine: Founder & Managing Partner, Over Ventures
- Giorgio Seveso: Co-Founder, Tundr
- Irene Verheijen, FI Amsterdam
- Ivelin Ivanov: Venture Advisor, Founder Institute
- Jeffrey Paine: Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore
- Lorenzo Giampaolo Arrigoni: Associate, PORTOLANO CAVALLO
- Marco De Biasi: Startups Investor & Advisor /Program Director, FI/LGA /LAAS
- Marta Marrucco, Smart Founder
- Massimiliano Squillace: Founder, Contents.com
- Massimo Schiavi, FI Milan
- Mauro Baldoni: Chief Information Officer, BonelliErede
- Michele Mattei: Investor, Fintech expert, Manager, Qwist
- Nadine Zerrini: Director, Founder Institute Boston
- Natalia Iudina: Co-founder & COO, Zlotynauczyciel.pl, Edudoro.eu
- Pier Paolo Mucelli: Entrepreneur, TechItalia Lab
- Pietro Braguglia, Beaversity Consulting
- Rajel Khambhaita: Financial and Investment Advisor, Funder Advisor
- Roberto Montandon: Partner, Step Venture
- Russ Lewis: Digital transformation & Investor, Agile transformation services and solutions
- Serdar Yucel: Mr, Self
- Simone Dozza: CRO, Kiratech
- Victor Schiller: President, R Cubed Group
- Vladimir Pletyukhin: Founder and Creative Director, Launch Deck
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Milan to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Milan 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
