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 Caribbean 2025 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Caribbean's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Caribbean 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.
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 Caribbean, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
Caribbean Events:
- How to Start a Global Startup from Caribbean: 6:00pm, Jul 17, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/372713
- Founder Institute Caribbean Media Launch: 6:30pm, Sep 18, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/372398
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 1:00pm, Jul 02, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373181
- Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 1:00pm, Jul 03, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/375266
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/370315
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building an MVP with No Coding Skills : 1:00pm, Jul 09, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373310
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Sonam Velani: 1:00pm, Jul 14, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/374391
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using AI to Increase Productivity: 1:00pm, Jul 16, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373446
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Using Agentic Workflows to Automate Repetitive Tasks: 1:00pm, Jul 23, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373567
- Best Practices on Building Innovation Hubs for Universities & Colleges: 1:00pm, Jul 24, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/375907
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 1:00pm, Jul 28, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/376061
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Aug 11, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/374547
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/374749
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/375418
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 1:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373843
The Caribbean program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gabriela Corbera (Director, Founder Institute Caribbean), John Rodriguez (Director, Founder Institute Caribbean), Rawle Annandsingh (Director, Founder Institute Caribbean).
In addition, some of Caribbean'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 Caribbean Founder Institute includes:
- Akshansh Deva: Circular Bio-Economy, Wageningen University
- Al Karim Rehemtula: Advisor, Business Development & Strategy, Independent
- Althea West Myers: Founder & Chief Strategist, Growth Partners Ltd.
- Arvo Hartikainen: Director, Impact47
- Astrid Chedid: Regional Director for LAC and Spain, Annual Investment Meeting
- Ben Camara: Founder & CEO, KLIQ
- Charu Sharma: Founder I Angel Squad Member I Early-stage Startup Consultant, Hustle Fund
- Chloé Lozac’h: Venture Capital Investor, VU Venture Partners
- Christian Flemming: Managing Director, Mustand Engineering
- Dareem Jeffrey: Founder & CEO, EcoWash
- Diana Bernal 娜娜: Board Member, HubTropolis
- Donnie Bachan: Founder, SixBerries
- Dr. Aakanksha Shah: Venture Resident, Heinz Ventures
- Dr. Prapthi Bathini: Clinical Pharmacologist, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research
- Dr. Yaniv Proselkov: Chief Strategy Officer, SilkWork
- Gabriela Corbera: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Gauri Deoras: Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
- Gregory Robinson: CEO, Native Films
- Inalcan Gulec: Senior Investment Associate, Eksim Ventures
- Jane (Evgeniya) Kubryak: Founder, Discover with Jane
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- Jason Butcher: Founder & CEO, Orbit Capital
- Javier Grevely: Senior Advisor, Private
- Jeffrey Faustin: Managing Partner, Jenson Ventures
- John Outridge: CEO, T&T International Financial Centre
- John Manuel Rodriguez Cotua: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Jorge Díaz: Founder & CEO, Domäne Capital
- Jose Aguilar: Consultant/Telecom Economist, Independent Consultant
- Joshua Errett: CEO, Friends & Family Pet Food Company
- Jule Goike: Director of Research and Development, Nephrodite
- Keith Chong: Senior Partner, Zafar Venture Capital
- Keron Lewis: Managing Director, Code Canvas Consultants Ltd.
- Kurtis Rudd: CEO, KReative Branding Solutions
- Kyle Maloney: Co-Founder & Director, Tech Beach Retreat
- Manish Balakrishnan: Chief Thinking Officer, DSHG Sonic
- Marcela Sabino, Kinetic Investments
- Marco Van Der Woude: Co-Founder & Head of Business Development, Breeze
- Michael Jordan Pilgreen: Venture Partner, Maximus
- Mitchell Carey: Program Manager, Entrepreneurship for All
- Natacha Ralainirina: Clinical Scientist, US San Diego
- Natasha Abdool: General Manager, Security Services Ltd.
- Omotoyosi Saint Cyr: Consultant/Manager, Root Cause
- Pablo Sandoval: CEO, Kitmart Solutions
- Ragav Yarasi: Founder & CEO, Clikkin
- Rawle Annandsingh: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Rishika Agarwal: Advisor, Nucleate Switzerland
- Robert Urbina: Director, BanGente
- Robert Paty: Retired Executive, Nestle
- Robert Scarlett: CEO/Advisor, Hunter Scarlett Consulting
- Ronald Carter: Investor & Entrepreneur, Independent
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
- Sasha Sternik: Independent Advisor , SAS Consulting
- Shaaf Farooq: Program Manager, HaloHealth VC | Clinic Innovation Hub
- Shauna Smith: CEO, The Marketing Muse 360
- Shedron Collins: Chief Executive Officer, Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago
- Sherine Mungal: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eidetic
- Stephen Michael: Founder, Propel Earth
- Stuart Fraser: Co-Founder & Creative Director, Eidetic
- Tabitha Eliza Sophia: SVP, Investor Relations, Zafar Venture Capital
- Tor Massoni Norheim: COO/Consultant , Luna Maps
- Wayne Beecher: Co-Director Jamaica, Founder Institute
- Yu Wen Chen: Director, Product & Strategy, Amyris
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Caribbean to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Caribbean 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
