Build a Great Startup in 2024 with the FI Washington DC 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 Washington DC program!

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

Washington DC Events:

Growth Hacking & Go To Market Models Panel & Networking Event (in-person): 6:00pm, Aug 27, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/354063

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas : 1:00pm, Jul 29, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345770
Military Veteran Founder Showcase, featuring The Veteran Fund, Moonshots Capital, AIN, & Context Ventures : 6:00pm, Jul 30, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/354058
Fireside Chat with Rand Fishkin: From Moz to SparkToro: 3:30pm, Jul 31, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/351986
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Aug 05, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345780
How to Achieve Product-Market Fit: Insights from Seedstars: 1:00pm, Aug 07, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/347188
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 1:00pm, Aug 12, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344144
The Startup Founder’s Guide to Building AI Products Quickly & Easily : 1:00pm, Aug 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/347995
Launching a U.S. Company: Insights & Pitfalls to Avoid with Mark Milastsivy: 12:00pm, Aug 15, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/353983
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 8:00pm, Sep 09, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344243
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 1:00pm, Sep 16, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345893
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Sep 23, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/343596
Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 8:00pm, Oct 14, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345923
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder : 1:00pm, Nov 04, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/343381
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 8:00pm, Nov 18, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344732
What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 8:00pm, Nov 25, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345475
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 1:00pm, Dec 04, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/345382
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Dec 09, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344844
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Dec 16, 2024 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/344963

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The Washington DC program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Brian Bassett (Director, Simple Thread), Guc Ozenci ( Managing Partner, ConnectOp Consulting).

In addition, some of Washington DC'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 Washington DC Founder Institute includes:

* Abid Masood * Allyson Redpath * Andres Jordan * Ashtan Moore * Brant Cooper * Brent Halliburton * Brian Bassett * Bryan Duarte * C. Derek Campbell * Chris Haug * Daniel Shires * David Giannini * Eric Koefoot * Frances Reimers * Geneviève Nixon-Weems * Isabel Pablo * Jonathan Greechan * Kathie Brady * Ken Gordon * Leena Palav * Naresh Verma * Natcha Thawesaengskulthai * Neil Kleinberg * Pierre Gomez * Randy Reade * Rosemarie Truman * Sandy Vasan * Sean Makulowich * Steve Ryan * YouMon Tsang