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 Milan - Italy 2025 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Milan's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Milan - Italy 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 Milan, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
The Milan program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alberto Martellini (Founder Institute Innovation Partner, Vision to Life), Ariona Krasniqi ( Local Leader – Mentor Network, Founder Institute), Giovanni Salvi (Data Scientist, Serenis).
In addition, some of Milan'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 Milan Founder Institute includes:
- Alberto Martellini: Ecosystem leader | Entrepreneur | Mentor, Founder Institute Innovation Partner
- Alberto Lombardi, Energy Expert | Sustainability Passionate | Angel Investor | Start up Advisor
- Alexandra Fattal: Venture Partner, Loyal VC
- Andrea Ramoino: Transformational Leader, Fintech, Payments, Digital Assets, SaaS
- Antonello Schiavo: EMEA Delivery Manager, Google
- Antonia Verna: Partner, PORTOLANO CAVALLO
- Aristos Peters: CEO & Founder, D-Risk It
- Bruno Reggiani: Coo - co-founder, Tot.
- Camilla Bellotti: Leadership Consultant
- Carlo Patetta Rotta: Founder, VCGoDigital
- Duygu Sefa: Co-Founder, Babonbo
- Edoardo Volta: SVP Partnerships & Business Development, Curve
- Filippo Satolli: CEO | Board Member | Entrepreneur | Advisor & Investor, Cii2
- Giancarlo Vergine: Founder & Managing Partner, Over Ventures
- Lorenzo Giampaolo Arrigoni: Associate, PORTOLANO CAVALLO
- Marco De Biasi: Startups Investor & Advisor /Program Director/Conselheiro Fiscal, LGA/Italcam/Mobicity
- Marta Marrucco: Owner, Smart Founder
- Massimiliano Squillace: Founder, Contents.com
- Massimo Schiavi, FI Milan
- Mauro Baldoni: Founder, Beat2Impact
- Michele Mattei: Investor, Fintech expert, Manager, Qwist
- Nadine Zerrini: Director, Founder Institute Boston
- Pier Paolo Mucelli: Entrepreneur, TechItalia Lab
- Pietro Braguglia: Co-Founder, Beaversity Consulting
- Russ Lewis: Digital transformation & Investor, Agile transformation services and solutions
- Serdar Yucel: Director Sales, Marketing and Strategy, TUBITAK
- Vicky Cojeen: R&D and Marketing Director
- Vincenzo Cioffi: Startup Advisor, Business Angel, Investor, Growth Engine
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Milan to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Milan - Italy 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
