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:
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/374749
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/375418
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Rich Maloy: 8:00pm, Sep 08, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/376563
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 1:00pm, Sep 15, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/376061
- 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
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/377421
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Oct 06, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/377748
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Oct 27, 2025 (America/Puerto_Rico): https://FI.co/e/377585
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
- Alejandra Luzardo: CEO , Boomful
- 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: Head of Strategy, Stealth
- 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
- Lissette Anez: Founder, Story Studio
- 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
- 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, 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
- 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: CEO, Aleonz Consultancy
- 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.
