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.
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:
- Meet the Caribbean Startup Ecosystem w/ First Check Ventures & More: 6:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/372396
- 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, Aug 14, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/372398
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 8:00pm, Jun 09, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/370741
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 1:00pm, Jun 11, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/371330
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 1:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/371741
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 1:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/371940
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 8:00pm, Jun 26, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373843
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/371583
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI: 1:00pm, Jul 02, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/373181
- 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
- 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
The Caribbean program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gabriela Corbera (Director, Founder Institute Caribbean), John Rodriguez (Local Leader, 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
- Ali Jamal: GP, First Check Ventures
- Al Karim Rehemtula: Advisor, Business Development & Strategy, Independent
- 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
- Diana Bernal 娜娜: Board Member, HubTropolis
- Dr. Aakanksha Shah: Venture Resident, Heinz Ventures
- Dr. Yaniv Proselkov: Chief Strategy Officer, SilkWork
- Gabriela Corbera: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Gauri Deoras: Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
- 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
- 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
- Kurtis Rudd: CEO, KReative Branding Solutions
- Kyle Maloney: Co-Founder & Director, Tech Beach Retreat
- Manish Balakrishnan: Chief Thinking Officer, DSHG Sonic
- Michael Jordan Pilgreen: Venture Partner, Maximus
- Natacha Ralainirina: Clinical Scientist, US San Diego
- Natasha Abdool: General Manager, Security Services Ltd.
- Omotoyosi Saint Cyr: Consultant/Manager, Root Cause
- 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
- Shedron Collins: General Manager, 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
- 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.
