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 Nairobi. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in Nairobi 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 Nairobi Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in building a technology company can apply at FI.co/apply/nairobi.
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 7,500 Alumni raise over $1.85BN 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 Nairobi, 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 Nairobi include local startup leaders FI Kenya (Mama Ventures), Kitawa Wemo (Founder & CEO, MAMA Social Ventures), Njoki Munene (Business lead & Community Manager, MAMA Ventures), Nyasha Mutsekwa (Regional Executive, Adapt IT).
Opportunities are now flourishing in Nairobi and throughout Kenya. There's 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 Kenya Spring 2024 Founder Institute program, including:
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Agnel Nadida: Managing Partner, Ndindi and Nadida Advocates LLP
- Ann Gitari: Entrepreneurship Skills Development Trainer, The Writing Agency Kenya
- Anne Salim, Qhala
- Antony Kimani: Investor | Entrepreneur | Newton Venture Fellow
- Benson Maweu: Founder, Yuuji Shopping Ltd
- Berg Moe: Chairman, Gründervekst AS
- Brian Ngaira: UX Researcher & Developer, Made by People
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Cynthia Mburugu: Ms , Optimum Options Limited
- Easter Fanning
- Elishama Okungu
- Erick Mokaya: Founder, Mwango Capital
- Farhat Bashir: Founding CEO, Seerab Technologies
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S Coaching
- Glenn Digollo: Co-Founder & CSO, PeerCarbon
- Haris Ali: Chief Executive Officer, Vertechx Technologies Private Limited
- Harry Mwangi: Vice President of Sales, EGM Securities
- Ivan Ivanka: CEO / General Partner, i1x Venture Studio / Camel Capital
- Joe Ndirangu: Senior Legal Officer, Equity Group Holdings Plc and Equity Group Foundation
- Joel Wanjohi, Equator
- Kirumba Mwaura: CEO, MSCA ltd
- Lujain Abbas: Legal and Compliance Lead, Lami Technologies Limited
- Mandela Winnie: Product Associate, Amref Health Africa
- Maureen Macharia: CEO, Spindle Design
- More Argwings Kodhek: Director of Marketing, Made by People
- Mutugi M'Narobi: Managing Director, Made by People
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Noreen Likimani: Program and Project Manager, MBM Africa
- Ochieng' G. Akatch: Partner, MO Advocates LLP (MO Legal)
- Paul Angatia: Regional Director, Kybernan Technologies
- Paul Kioi: Group Information Systems Manager, FCS
- Tirus Wanyoike: Lead Solution Architect & Customer Experience, BCK
- Tsedai Chagwedera: Principal, Echovc Partners
- Wakai Akino: Senior Consultant, Aliquot Ltd
- Wambita Okanya: CEO, Koho Communications
- Yobdar Bakri, The Executive Office of East Africa
- 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 Kenya and help build the future.
Apply to the Kenya Spring 2024 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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