Today, perhaps more than ever before, the world needs entrepreneurs to build a better future.
At the Founder Institute, we know this is a time of great uncertainty, but we also know that economic downturns are a great time to start a business. This isn't just conjecture - it is supported by historical business cycles and the experiences of seasoned entrepreneurs. The Founder Institute itself was started in April of 2009 (during the 'Great Recession'), and world-leading companies like Microsoft, Tesla, and Apple also took advantage of cost savings during a recession to launch and get their initial traction.
That's why we are excited to announce today that applications are now open for the Adelaide Virtual 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Adelaide and Silicon Valley top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Adelaide Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.
Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Adelaide over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams with the devoted support network and structured growth process needed to get to traction and funding. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading post-programs.
The Adelaide-Silicon Valley accelerator program is led by top startup leaders, including Mike Suprovici (EIR, Founder Institute), Ryan Micheletti (Director of Global Operations, Founder Institute), and Scout Tweedie-Yates.
In addition, some of Adelaide'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 Adelaide-Silicon Valley Founder Institute includes:
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Allison Nikula: CEO, CareApp
- Andrew Richards: CEO, Richoco
- Ben Hodgson: Principal Consultant, Philhodge Business Services Pty Ltd
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Christian Thaler Wolski: 🚀🌏🛰 Spacetech, VC Funds, B2B SaaS, Independent
- Dennis Kibirev: Marketing Exec | Venture Growth Strategist, Top 1% Rated Startup Mentor
- Dr Jc Tan: Commercial Manager - Health & Medical Sciences , University of Adelaide
- Eddie Blass: CEO, The Inventorium
- Fiona Ahern: Founder, Intermix Workforce
- Glenn Pereira: Co-Founder
- Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
- Jay Jayeshwaran: Senior Business Development Manager, University of Adelaide
- Jo Hands: Co-Founder, Director & Partner, Whiteark
- John Stronnar: CEO , Loftus
- John Nixon: R&D Tax and Grants Specialist, Standard Ledger Pty Ltd
- Judy Halliday: Chief Operating Officer, Office of the South Australian Chief Entrepreneur
- Karen Miller: CEO , Leadingrowth
- Kristine Cook: Partner, Encode Talent
- Leko Novakovic: MD, Novatech
- Lisa Place, Brand Place Pty Ltd
- Lisa Askwith: CEO, Apex BRS
- Louise Vidal (Nobes): Founder, 42 Adelaide
- Marco Baccanti: CEO , Trajan Nutrition
- Marty Gauvin: CEO, Virtual Ark
- Melissa Dunbar: Founder & CEO, Big Fish Events
- Naiyer F. Khanom: CEO, WISECAR Pty Ltd; Business Advisor at Wellteam; PhD Candidate, University of Queensland
- Neville Calvert: Founder, Numedico Technologies
- Paul Gordon: Partner, Wallmans Lawyers
- Rachel Sheppard: Digital Strategist & Startup Mentor - Helping Female Founders Launch & Grow Their Businesses Around the Globe, Founder Institute HQ
- Reuben Young: Director, Innovation, Thought Leadership, and Marketing Communications
- Richard Miller: Brand Director, Crisp & Co.
- Rick Carter: RingMaster, InnovationinTheCity
- Roger Do: CEO, Co-Founder, Watchdog Cyber Defense
- Roscoe Shelton: Consultant, Self-employed
- Russell Colbourne: (GAICD) - CFO Chief Financial Officer, Karia
- Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
- Sally Paech: Founder and Director , Organiq
- Samantha Pillay: Founder and Director, Continence Matters
- Samuel Conway: Director , Samvac Consulting
- Shane Yeend: CEO, Imagination Entertainment
- Simon Cook: Partner, Encode Talent
- Simon Arkell: President & Co-Founder, Deep Lens
- Steve Torso: CEO, Wholesale Investor
- Suzanne Kambuts: Founder & CEO, Vanquish Technologies
- Syed Rezwanul Haque: Co-founder & Managing Director
- Tom Hajdu: CEO, Disrupter
- Troy Flower: Founder / Instigator, Wellteam
- Uditha Rajasekara: Founder, SmartBatter
- Uditha Rajasekara: Founder, SmartBatter
- Yin Chiew: Practice Leader, LegalVision Australia
- Zaidul Alam: Founder and Director, WISECAR PTY LTD & Board Director of GovHack Australia limited
- And many more to be announced.
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).
Join us in Adelaide and help build the future.
Apply to the Adelaide Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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