Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI San Antonio Startup Accelerator

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 San Antonio 2025 program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from San Antonio 's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the San Antonio 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 San Antonio , where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

San Antonio Events:

Ignite & Launch: San Antonio Startup Idea Bootcamp: 6:00pm, Mar 18, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/366039

Global or Regional Events:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
Pitch Practice for Startups Entering the U.S. Market, featuring SelectUSA: 7:30am, Mar 11, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/367197
Co-Founder Networking: Sales and Marketing Partner Matchmaking: 12:00pm, Mar 12, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/364762
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 12:00pm, Mar 19, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/364927
Fundraising in 2025: What Founders Must Know to Raise Capital: 12:00pm, Mar 20, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/368291
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Christian Karrer : 7:00pm, Mar 24, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/365257
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Mar 26, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/365068
How to Turn New Users Into Long-Term Customers with Better Adoption Strategies: 12:00pm, Mar 31, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/368692
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Stavros Pavlidis: 12:00pm, Apr 02, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/368074
Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 12:00pm, Apr 07, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/365792
How to Choose the Right Fundraising Path for Your Startup: 12:00pm, Apr 09, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/367879
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Apr 16, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/366767
FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00pm, Apr 23, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/367799
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Apr 28, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/366167
What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00pm, May 07, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/366332
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 12:00pm, May 12, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/366467

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The San Antonio program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alantheus Thompson (CEO, Groe Solutions), Caitlin Walker (Founder, DRC Development | The Generous Genius | Levántatech), Lina Rugova (CEO, Emerge and Rise), Martín Martinez (Executive Director, Founder Institute Texas).

In addition, some of San Antonio '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 San Antonio Founder Institute includes:

Alantheus Thompson: President, Groe Solutions
Alfonso Garcia: Engineer, Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Parlevel Systems
Amanda Lewis: CEO, Lewie
Brandon Lwowski, Ph D: AI Advisor, Morpheus Ventures
Caitlin Walker: Founder, DRC Development | The Generous Genius | Levántatech
Christine Colburn: Co-founder | Founding member , WINC Founders
Daisy Cantu Morin: CEO, Cantu Morin Insurance
Dana Marruffo: Principal, Buzz Public Relations, LLC
Dave Esra: President & CEO, BobiHealthAi
David Robinson Jr.: Founding Member, Blueprint Local
Elizabeth Eichhorn: CEO, Elizabeth Eichhorn Coaching
Gabriel Garcia, Summit Creatives
Hajar Moshirsadri: Director of Technical Operations & Strategic Partnerships, Maverick MRI
Hall Martin: CEO, TEN Capital
Hiram Skaggs: Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Evolve Human Optimization Labs
Ivelin Ivanov: Venture Advisor, Founder Institute
Jasmine Bonder: Head of Clinical Care, Aidaly
Jason Longoria: President, Central Catholic High School
Jeffrey Fidelman: CEO, Fidelman & Company
Jeremy Roberts: CEO, Left Brain + Right Brain
Jonathan Badger: Founder, BadgerCPA
Jose Padilla: Founder, LegalMenteAI
Kira Heizer: CFO, Eisner Amper
Lawrence Coffee: Founder, Fractional CRO & GTM Advisor, Coffee Consulting Group
Lina Rugova: Founder | President | Board Chair, Emerge and Rise, Inc
Marcos Resendez: CEO, The AMPD Project
Martín Martinez: Founding & Executive Director, Founder Institute Texas
Matthew Myers: CEO, Myers Immigration
Melissa Unsell-Smith: Co-founder and President, https://rectifydata.com
Michael Cervantes: CEO, Populace I.F.
Paola Retes: VP, Live Oak Ventures
Paul O'Brien: CEO, MediaTech Ventures
Roman Sandoval: Founder & CEO, Allosense
Sebastian Garzon, Alamo Angels
Sloan Foster: Principal , Envisage Associates
Steve Griffith: Fractional Sales VP, Sales Xceleration®
Trey Ikard, WIV Ventures