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Now is the time to rebuild: the world needs entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.

Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, this is the time to act. 2020 brought havoc to our health, our society, and our economy, and what remains is a world filled with reshuffling industries and new problems that need to be solved. As we embark on 2021, we each have an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.

That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Austin Spring 2024 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Austin's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Austin Spring 2024 Founder Institute today.

We will be hosting several free startup online events in Austin over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

Austin Events:

  • [Restricted] Founder Night Out: FI Austin Community Happy Hour: 6:00pm, Apr 03, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/334442

Global or Regional Events:

  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 12:00pm, Apr 15, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/338369
  • Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 12:00pm, Apr 18, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/337913
  • Building a Fundable Start-up Brand: 12:00pm, May 20, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/338736
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, May 27, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/339380
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 10, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/339702
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00pm, Jun 17, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/339866
  • How to Turn your Value Proposition into a Product Market Fit: 12:00pm, Jun 24, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/341393
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 12:00pm, Jul 01, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/340177
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 15, 2024 (America/Chicago): https://FI.co/e/341213

Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.

The Austin accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Elisa SepulvedaHarold HughesMartin Martinez, and Paul O'Brien. In addition, some of Austin's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. 

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).

Join us in Austin to help build the future. 

Apply to the Austin Spring 2024 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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