Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Silicon Valley 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 Silicon Valley program!

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

Silicon Valley Events:

Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 5:00pm, May 05, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/369950
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 10:00am, May 26, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/370295
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 10:00am, Jun 02, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/370522
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 5:00pm, Jun 09, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/370728

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 5:00pm, Apr 23, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/368784
Investing in Change: Monique Woodard on Building the Future with Cake Ventures: 11:00am, Apr 24, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/369905
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 5:00pm, Apr 28, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/368782
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 5:00pm, May 07, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/368780
Corporate Innovation in Action: How to Overcome Roadblocks: 10:00am, May 08, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/371091
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 10:00am, May 12, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/368778
Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 7:00am, May 15, 2025 (America/Los_Angeles): https://FI.co/e/371038

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The Silicon Valley program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Aditya Kumar (Software Engineer, FAANG), Christina Marie Reddick (Founder, Racedu), Mercedes Bankston (Founder, Funderstar LTD), Preeti Tikekar (Founder/CEO, Membition), Sneha Lundia (Founder & CEO, Step2Growth), Sv Admin (X, X).

In addition, some of Silicon Valley'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 Silicon Valley Founder Institute includes:

* Aki Ohashi * Alex M. Dascalu * Andrea Ramoino * Anthony Rose * Aurelie Guerrieri * Brett Murray * Brice Scheschuk * Bryan Duarte * Chris Foltz * Christina Reddick * Christina Trampota * Cory Hewett * Daniel Steeves * Dr. Hanan El Basha * Himakara Pieris * Ivelin Ivanov * Jill Stelfox * Kimberly Minafra * Madeline Duva * Martín Martinez * Melissa Li * Mike Lingle * Monika Bleszynski * Paul Grimes * Russell Brand * Scott Painter * Scott Wayman * Steven Frisch * Veronica Kirin * Vesiri Olu-Odugbemi