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The Founder Institute, the World's Largest Startup Accelerator, is currently testing the demand for opening its newest chapter in Rome for the Autumn of 2012.

If you'd like to help bring this great program to Rome, then fill out an Interest Form today.  If enough people fill out this form and express interest by August 12th, then the Founder Institute will formally launch a Rome Chapter. 

The Founder Institute is an early-stage startup accelerator and global launch network that, in just three years of operation, has helped launch over 500 companies across 26 cities and five continents. Through our part-time four month program, existing and prospective founders can launch their dream company with expert training, feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs - while not being required to quit their day job. Our unique Graduate Liquidity Pool also enables graduates and mentors to share in the equity upside of each class, creating strong teamwork-based startup ecosystems where great companies can flourish. We call it "Globalizing Silicon Valley." 

Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in Rome is a leader of the local startup and technology scene; Nicola Mattina, Co-Founder at Stamplay and Founder/CEO at Elastic.

The program is open to anybody that is passionate about building a technology company: idea or no idea, full-time job or unemployed, young or old, male or female, experienced in business or straight out of school. We also support a wide range of technology industries: including digital media, software, biotech, cleantech, ecommerce, advertising, consumer electronics, and more.

Help bring the Founder Institute to Rome and fill out an Interest Form today

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