More than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs from around the globe to answer the call for innovation, and build a better post-Covid 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 Auckland. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in New Zealand - Australia Spring 2024 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 New Zealand Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in building a technology company can apply at FI.co/apply/auckland.
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 7,000 Alumni raise over $1.75BN 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 Auckland, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and hear more about the program from the comfort of your home:
- How to Acquire Your First Customers with Actionable SEO Strategies : 5:00am, Apr 25, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341131
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner Online: 12:00pm, May 02, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/340830
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas (Interactive Online Event): 5:00am, May 09, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341137
- How to Build a Fundable Start-up Brand: 5:00am, May 21, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341144
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 12:00pm, May 23, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/340359
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00pm, May 28, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/340910
- How to Quickly Establish Safe, Reliable, and Compliant AI Startups: 5:00am, May 30, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341149
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 12:00pm, Jun 06, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/340977
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 12:00pm, Jun 11, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341010
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 5:00am, Jun 13, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341173
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 5:00am, Jun 18, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341167
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 5:00am, Jun 27, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341161
- Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 12:00pm, Jul 02, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341154
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 12:00pm, Jul 16, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/341254
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 12:00pm, Jul 23, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/343967
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Oct 24, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/344517
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00pm, Nov 07, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/342160
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 2:00pm, Nov 19, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/344701
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 2:00pm, Nov 26, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/345443
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 7:00am, Nov 28, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/342553
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00am, Dec 03, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/342260
- What is the DNA of an Entrepreneur? Insights from 15 Years of Research: 7:00am, Dec 05, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/345351
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00am, Dec 10, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/344807
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00am, Dec 17, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/344926
- Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 2:00pm, Dec 24, 2024 (Pacific/Auckland): https://FI.co/e/342638
The experts that have been critical in bringing the Founder Institute to New Zealand include local startup leaders Benjamin Chong (Partner, Right Click Capital), Paul Krajewski (Product Management / Research MarTech SaaS, SalesEnablement.wordpress.com/about).
Opportunities are flourishing in Auckland. 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 New Zealand - Australia Spring 2024 Founder Institute program, including:
- 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 New Zealand and help build the future.
Apply to the New Zealand - Australia Spring 2024 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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