Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build the future.
As a result, the Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, is excited to announce that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Jeddah. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in Jeddah can finally now take advantage of the Founder Institute's renowned structure, mentor support, and network to build an enduring company.
Applications to the first ever Jeddah Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in building a technology company can apply at FI.co/apply/jeddah.
Local COVID-19 Update: In an effort to #StopTheSpread and ensure everyone’s health and safety, this program is planned to be held online. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.
The Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding, and build something that matters.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 9,000 Alumni raise over 2BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Jeddah, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and hear more about the program from the comfort of your home:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
The experts that have been critical in bringing the Founder Institute to Jeddah include local startup leaders Abdullah Ba Mashmos (Founder, Hakawati Studios), Fatima Ghalib Binladin (Program Manager, Funderstar), Shomaila Faizan (Program Manager , FI - JEDDAH Chapter), Syed Faizan Ur Rehman (Business & Technology Consultant, FI - JEDDAH Chapter).
Opportunities are flourishing in Jeddah. There's now a great ecosystem for entrepreneurs - from crowdfunding platforms to co-working spaces. The Founder Institute can increase an aspiring technology entrepreneur's chance of success by providing the necessary skills and mindset - and a link to the Silicon Valley!
In addition, many of the region's top founders, CEOs, advisors, and investors have signed on to mentor new entrepreneurs in the Saudi Arabia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute program, including:
- Ahmed Wazir: Entrepreneurial Marketeer, Hakawati
- Ahmed AbuSulayman: Managing partner , AbuSulayman & Hashim Law Firm
- Amal Dokhan: Partner MENA, 500 Startups
- Anmar Hashim
- Areej Alarifi: Trainer, Freelancer
- Azhar Kurdi: Marketing and Business Development Strategist, SME Support Center |Saudi SMEs General Authority (Monsha'at)
- Bahar Alharbi: Founding managing partner
- Dimitris Polychronopoulos: Former Oslo Chapter Director, FI Mentor
- Doaa Bin Thabit: Founder, Packageha
- Dr. Douha Attiah: Designer and Colour specialist, Founder of The sketchiniZer tools
- Ebrahim Alsafi: Financial control manager, visual ads, visual arts, azaam alarab, giant vision
- Fouad Fadil Basyyoni: Founder, StartupHouse
- Hind Al Nahedh: CEO, Socialobby.com
- Louisa De Beer: Managing Director, Blossom Accelerator
- Mai Alem: Co-Founder, The Digital Forces
- Muna Alamer: Managing Partner , Naqaa Sustainability Solutions
- Nadia Alexander: Product and Growth Expert, Director Female Intiatives
- Nahla Juma’ah: C0-Founder, OmniHub IT start up
- Rachel Sheppard: Digital Strategist & Startup Mentor - Helping Female Founders Launch & Grow Their Businesses Around the Globe, Founder Institute HQ
- Rawan Al Ghamdi: Co- Founder, LORIS
- Rohit Ghai: Founder, 10 Leaves
- Salha Al Aqeel Alghamdi: CEO, FI GCC
- Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
- Sara Khalid Al Zahrani: Co-Founder, Founding Team Leader, Loris, uKoken
- Sara Bin Ladin: CEO, Azha Workshop
- Sayed Ahmad Sayed: Co-Founder, SBTL MANAGMENT CO.
- Shomaila Faizan: Program Manager (Operations), Founder Institute Saudi Arabia - Chapter
- Syed Faizan Urrehman: Director, Founder Institute Saudi Arabia
- Yusra Ali Khan: Digital Marketing Manager, SDC App
- And many more to be announced.
The Founder Institute is designed for founders and teams all throughout the pre-seed stage, including aspiring founders with a full-time job, solo founders, teams, and founders of established companies that are pre-funding. The organization's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
Join us in Jeddah and help build the future.
Apply to the Saudi Arabia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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