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 Jordan. While the Silicon-Valley based program has chapters in over 200 cities worldwide, early-stage entrepreneurs in Jordan can now take advantage of the Founder Institute's renowned structure, mentor support, and network to build an enduring companies.
Applications to the first ever Jordan Founder Institute are now open, and anyone interested in a structured and proven process to building something meaningful can apply at FI.co/apply/amman
The Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 4,300 Alumni raise over $950M funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free startup virtual events, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs and hear more about the program:
See upcoming events
The Jordan program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, Maher Santarissy (CEO, Moment Consulting), and Mohammad Santarissy (CEO, RelativelyFund).
“Jordan is ripe with talent, The Founder Institute can increase an aspiring technology entrepreneur's chance for success by providing a structured program, the necessary skills, mindset and access to Silicon Valley expertise”
In addition, some of Jordan’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 Jordan virtual 2020 Founder Institute includes:
- Abdulrazaq Elayyan: Founder, Optics CenteR
- Ahmad Santarissy: CEO, We The Makers LLC
- Ahmad Nazzal: Senior Analyst - FinTech Innovation & Investment, Arab Bank - AB Accelerator
- Ahmed Nassef: Founder, DigiFi Network
- Ahmed Al Kiremli: Co-Founder, CEO, Orisdi
- Ahmed Morsy, Just to Learn
- Alessandra Scicchitano: Founder, AURES, and Lecturer, Swiss Business School
- Alex Pavel: Managing Director - Middle East, Africa and Asia, Pagero
- Ana Bibikova: Founder, An Aspiring Founder
- Arthur Gusev: Founder and CEO, Launch Deck
- Chad Fox: Managing Partner, Fox Ventures
- Charles Shaban: Consultant, Self
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Christian AlMurr: Co-founder & CEO , Jedo
- Christian Vezjak: Co-founder & CEO, TAP
- Dan D'souza: Intrapreneurship and New Ventures Senior Manager, L Marks
- Dav Masaon: Co-Founder , Zanda
- Deep Moteria: Founder , Elluminati
- Elia Nuqul: Owner, Investor, Mentor, Co-Founder, Nuqul Group
- Fady Santarissy: Managing Partner, cg imagine+invent
- Fahed Qteishat: Associate Director, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
- Filip Karwala: Co-founder, Partner, Move Ventures
- Gaelle Yammine: Associate, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
- Grant Felgenhauer: Managing Partner, Euphrates Ventures
- Hamdi Tabbaa: Co-founder and CEO , Abwaab
- Hanan Shahin: Co-founder & CEO, Bloomcart
- Hasan Ahmad: Consultant, Hasan Ahmad
- Hussam Hammo: CEO & Founder, Tamatem Games
- Ibrahim Faza, Shamal Start
- Irina Baskova: Growth coach for B2B sales and go-to-market., independent consultant.
- Ivan Hoo: Co-Founder , Inverse
- Jad El Boustani: Managing Director, Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)
- Karim Djerboa: Business Development Specialist, MAVENTERSE
- Karim Hamdan: Managing Partner, DINARe VENTURES
- Laura Olivier Khudairi: Executive Director, Iraq Tech Ventures
- Lauren Jane Heller: Executive Leadership Coach, On Deck/ Iberdrola Australia
- Loek Daemen: Presentation Skills Trainer & Founder , Pitch Perfect
- Luis Ferreira: Mentor, FI
- Maher Kaddoura: Investor, Al Jude
- Maher Santarissy: Managing Director, moment
- Marie Therese Fam: Partner, Silicon Badia
- Marisa Bryce: CEO, Jack and Blue Capital
- Marwan Said: CEO, E Points Group
- Marwan Abu sakha: Co-Founder & CEO, Kitchefy
- Michael Makdah, Eskonomy
- Michael Ho: Founder, The Priority Map
- Mohd Santarissy: Co-CEO, Relatively Fund
- Mortada Al Khateeb: Co-founer and CEO, Needbooth
- Mudar Jeiroudi: Managing Partner, Jeiroudi Law Firm
- Muhanad Wadah: Founder & CEO, Shab
- Muhannad Taslaq: General Manager, Integral Reality Labs
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Nadine Zerrini: Corporate Innovation Leader, Harvard University
- Najiba Wajiha Mahboob: CEO, Toureela
- Nela Dunato: Brand Designer, Nela Dunato Art & Design
- Nidal Bitar: Chief Executive Officer, ICT Association of Jordan - int@j
- Omar Tabbaa: Chairman / CEO, Eat Holding
- Paul Turken: Professor, Marketing & Strategy of Business School Netherlands
- Raja Mawad: Founder, Thrv.health
- Rami Essaid: CEO, Finmark
- Ramzi Halaby: CEO, The Online Project
- Rasha Laswi: Partner, Andersen
- Rawaz Rauf: Partner, Euphrates Ventures
- Rishi Sharma: West Coast Lead , Newlin VC
- Roberto Croci: Regional Startups Enabler, .
- Ruba Darwish: Operations Manager, BMB Jordan
- Ruba Fakhouri: Psychological , Counseling
- Rudy Bekerejian: Founder & CEO , Ecomz
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
- Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
- Samer Arabiat: Consultant
- Sara Alkhatib, SpaceDeco
- Saumya Bhatnagar: CTO & Co-Founder, Involve.ai
- Saurabh Nathany: Startup & VC Lawyer, White Summers Caffee & James, LLP
- Sawsan Lubani, iRole
- Shaun Gold: Entrepreneur, storyteller, GP at Improve Ventures, Improve Ventures
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Simon Tkachenko: Principal, Modus Capital
- Sokmean Nou: Founder & CEO, Calixa
- Tamer Al Salah: Managing Director, BeyondCapital
- Tarek Roushdy: Angel Investor, UI Investments
- Tariq El Titi: Managing Director , Janus Ventures
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Trevor Longino - DO NOT USE THIS ACCOUNT: Owner , Crowd Tamers
- Triska Hamid: Editorial Director, Wamda
- Vaios Gkitsas: Founder , The Upset Partners
- Vladimir Pletyukhin: Founder and Creative Director, Launch Deck
- Wajeeha Al Husseini: Director of Communications, Umniah
- Yasmine Darwich: Founder of DonaLeb | Social Impact, DonaLeb
- Zaid Ibrahim: Consumer Marketing Director, Umniah
- Zeid Husban: Serial Entrepreneur | 2 Exits | Experienced Leader | Angel Investor
- 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 upcoming Jordan Program and help build the future.
Apply to the 2020/2021 Program at fi.co/apply/amman, those that apply by the Early Application Deadline (2020-11-09) are eligible for reduced pricing. To learn more visit FI.co/overview.
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.
