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.
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:
- Meet the San Antonio Startup Ecosystem (In-Person Networking Event): 6:00pm, Jan 21, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/362300
- Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in San Antonio: 6:00pm, Feb 20, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/361480
- Founder Hotseat: Pitch Your Startup to San Antonio Investors & Advisors: 6:00pm, Mar 20, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/361476
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Build, Fundraise, and Exit Your Startup: AMA with Tim Grassin: 4:00am, Jan 15, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/363352
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00pm, Jan 22, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/361841
- How to Align Your Brand Messaging with Your Startup Mission: 12:00pm, Jan 27, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/363045
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 12:00pm, Jan 29, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/363527
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Trasition to Startup Founder : 7:00pm, Feb 03, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/363666
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00pm, Feb 05, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/363879
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 12:00pm, Feb 10, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/364055
- Investor Valuation Basics: How to Assess Your Startup’s Worth with Neil Shah: 7:00pm, Feb 24, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/364441
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Feb 26, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/365068
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 12:00pm, Feb 27, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/364319
- 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
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 7:00pm, Mar 24, 2025 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/365257
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
- 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: Chief Experience Officer , WINS Media
- Gabriel Garcia, Summit Creatives
- Hajar Moshirsadri: Director of Technical Operations & Strategic Partnerships, Maverick MRI
- Hiram Skaggs: Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Evolve Human Optimization Labs
- Ileana Gonzalez: CEO, Tech Bloc
- Ivelin Ivanov: Mentor, Founder Institute
- Jasmine Bonder: Head of Clinical Care, Aidaly
- Jason Longoria: President, Central Catholic High School
- 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.
- 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
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in San Antonio to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the San Antonio 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
