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 Spring 2026 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 Spring 2026 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:
- Startup Funding in the Caribbean, featuring RevUp & Mscale: 6:00pm, Feb 26, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/382378
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Meet Early-Stage Founders looking for a Co-Founder (Online Networking Event): 2:00pm, Feb 23, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388123
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Building a Marketing Engine with AI: 2:00pm, Feb 24, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/385401
- Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 9:30pm, Mar 02, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388405
- Founder’s Guide to AI: Converting Data into Business Value with AI: 2:00pm, Mar 03, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/385237
- What Do Investors Really Look For? Startup Funding Q&A: 12:00pm, Mar 09, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/387388
- The 10x Leadership Framework for Growth in Large Organisations : 1:00pm, Mar 10, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/389189
- From Zero to Startup Idea: A Practical Founder Framework: 8:00am, Mar 16, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/387558
- Cash Flow Survival for a First-Time Founder: 12:00pm, Mar 17, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388779
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 12:00pm, Mar 24, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/388987
- How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 8:00pm, Apr 13, 2026 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/389420
The Caribbean program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Caribbean Associate (NA, NA), 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:
- Aamar Hussain: CEO | Global Strategic Generative AI Tech Lead , PredictStream | Google
- Adanna John: Associate, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Akshansh Deva: UX/UI Design Consultant, Independent
- Alec Stern: Entrepreneur * Speaker * Mentor * Investor, www.alecspeaks.com
- Alejandra Luzardo: CEO , Boomful
- Ali Jamal: GP, First Check Ventures
- Al Karim Rehemtula: Advisor, Business Development & Strategy, Independent
- Althea West Myers: Founder & Chief Strategist, Growth Partners Ltd.
- Amit Grinvald: Strategic Communication Expert, Public Speaking Coach, Community Builder & Experience Architect, Amit Grinvald Consulting
- Andy Karuza: Marketing Lead , NachoNacho
- Arvo Hartikainen: Director, Impact47
- Astrid Chedid: Regional Director for LAC and Spain, Annual Investment Meeting
- Ayodele Murray: Deputy General Counsel, SOVO Inc.
- Bárbara Harteneck: Executive Director, WeInvest LatAm
- Ben Camara: Founder & CEO, KLIQ
- Bhavna Kumar, SMU Cox - Williams S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Bogdan Stanciu: Principal, Startup IQ
- Cairo Arévalo: Innovation & Special Projects, Promipyme
- Charles Kirkconnell: CEO, Cayman Enterprise City
- Charu Sharma: Founder I Angel Squad Member I Early-stage Startup Consultant, Riceberg Ventures I KickSky Space Lab
- Chloé Lozac’h: Venture Capital Investor, VU Venture Partners
- Christian Flemming: Managing Director, Mustang Engineering
- Clement Johnson: Head of Growth, SixBerries
- Dareem Jeffrey: Founder & CEO, EcoWash
- Diana Bernal 娜娜: Board Member, HubTropolis
- Dino Nassi: CEO, Global Services Products Solutions
- 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: Co-founder, Venture Scholar Studio
- Gabriela Corbera: Co-Founder & CEO, Luna Maps
- Gauri Deoras: Angel Squad Member, Hustle Fund
- Gregory Robinson: CEO, Native Films
- Inalcan Gulec: Senior Investment Associate, Eksim Ventures
- Ingrid Riley, Silicon Caribe
- Jane (Evgeniya) Kubryak: Founder, Discover with Jane
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- Jason Butcher: Founder & CEO, Orbit Capital
- Javier Grevely: Head of Strategy, Stealth
- Jeffrey Faustin: Managing Partner, Jenson Ventures
- JM HOLDER: Mr., ClearTrail
- John Outridge: CEO, The National Payment & Innovation Company of Trinidad & Tobago
- Johnathan Franklyn: Chief Investment Officer, Njord Investments Ltd
- John Manuel Rodriguez Cotua: Director, Meraki Business Academy
- 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
- Julianne Yacyshyn: Director, Highvern
- Keith Chong: CEO, Syndesia Pte Ltd
- Kendell Harry: Strategic Business and Marketing Specialist, The Big Potato Podcast
- Keron Lewis: Managing Director, Code Canvas Consultants Ltd.
- Kevin Jurovich: Co-Founder & CEO, Hubble
- Kurtis Rudd: CEO, KReative Branding Solutions
- Kyle Maloney: Co-Founder & Director, Tech Beach Retreat
- Larry Namer: Chairman , LJN Media
- Lissette Anez: Founder, Sparktoria Tech
- Luis Florez: Founder & Managing Partner, Epic Partners
- Manish Balakrishnan: Chief Thinking Officer, DSHG Sonic
- Marcela Sabino: Venture Partner, Maxnx
- Marco Van Der Woude: Co-Founder & Head of Business Development, Breeze
- Maria Botta, Mba: Fractional Chief Marketing Officer, FWD Action
- Micaela Di Julio: Program Manager
- Michael Queralt, Start Up - IQ
- Michael Jordan Pilgreen: Venture Partner, Maximus
- Natacha Ralainirina: Clinical Scientist, US San Diego
- Natasha Abdool: General Manager, Security Services Ltd.
- Neil Sumaru: Founder, Levuka Venture Lab
- Nita Penn: Researcher + Strategist, NAY Consulting Group LLC
- Omotoyosi Saint Cyr: Senior Manager, Commonwealth Corporation
- Pablo Sandoval: CEO, Kitmart Solutions
- Ragav Yarasi: Founder & CEO, Clikkin
- Rawle Annandsingh: Director, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Rishika Agarwal: Founder, BioMed Sapience
- Robert Urbina: Director, Tarjetas y Transacciones en Red TRANRED, C.A.
- 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
- Samantha Best: Founder, Voyant Media Solutions Limited
- Sandra Glasgow: Managing Director, RevUp Caribbean Limited
- Sasha Sternik: Independent Advisor , SAS Consulting
- Scarlett Arana: Co-Founder, BitBasel
- Scott Spiegel: Founder & CEO, BitBasel
- Shaaf Farooq: Program Manager, Clinic Innovation Hub | Venture Builder
- Shauna Smith: CEO, The Marketing Muse 360
- Shedron Collins: Chief Executive Officer, Youth Business Trinidad and Tobago
- Sherine Mungal: Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eidetic
- Shruti Kubér: Co-Founder, Capital SnapShot
- Stephan Morris: Founder & CEO, Digital Star Network
- Stephen Michael: Founder, Propel Earth
- Stuart Fraser: Co-Founder & Creative Director, Eidetic
- Stuart Fortuné: Author / Consultant / Regional Business Development Manager / Podcaster, From Ibadan To Hell Yard / PYZE / The Big Potato Podcast
- Sursatee Benny-Ali: Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Founder Institute Caribbean
- Tabitha Eliza Sophia: CEO, Aleonz Consultancy Sdn Bhd
- Tony Ihander, Action Ventures Europe
- Tor Massoni Norheim: COO/Consultant , Luna Maps
- Traci Geisler: Director, Blackstone LaunchPad
- Ugo Ikemba: Founder, Mscale LLC
- Wayne Beecher: Co-Director Jamaica, Founder Institute
- Yasser Arbid: Senior Data Analyst | CEO, Accenture | PredictStream
- Yu Wen Chen: Director, Product & Strategy, Amyris
- Zahra Henry: Founder and CEO, ZLH Careers
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Caribbean to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Caribbean Spring 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
