Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build solutions to solve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.
At the Founder Institute, we know times are tough, but we also know that economic downturns are a great time to start a business. This isn't just conjecture - the Founder Institute 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 Bolivia Virtual 2020 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Santa Cruz de la Sierra's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Bolivia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Santa Cruz de la Sierra over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gonzalo Castellanos (., StartYou), Tito Ramos (., Haze Shift), Walter Mendez (., StartYou).
In addition, some of Santa Cruz de la Sierra'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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra Founder Institute includes:
- Allison Silva: CEO and Co-founder, Eressea Solutions
- Andrea Puente: CEO, Panal Fresh
- Annelissie Arrázola: CEO, Enbus.com
- Antonio Hurtado Peredo: Business Intelligence Manager, HP MEDICAL
- Ariel Valverde Oliva: CEO, Yaigo Corp
- Ariel Revollo: Co-Founder, Quantum
- Beto Saavedra: Retail Technical Product Manager, Mojix
- Carlos Collazos: Lead UI/UX Designer, Kumi Solutions
- Carola Capra: Founder, Red Nueva Empresa
- Cristian Soto: CEO, Roleplay Consulting
- Cristina Pardo Rojo: Director, Talento y Liderazgo Mundial
- Dames Jalal: CEO, CBN TRADE BOLIVIA
- Daniela Amelunge: CEO, TARTINA; LA BOTECA
- Dante Rivadeneyra: Commercial Manager, BANCO ECOFUTURO
- David Barja: CEO, Imagination
- Diego Tellez: Director, Flow SRL
- Eddy Sanchez: Co-founder, Notion 360
- Edmundo Rodriguez: Especialista , Marketing Digital
- Eduardo Aranda: General Manager, SINTESIS SA
- Ernesto Ovidio Roca Urioste: CEO, XQN?
- Erwin Roca: Manager, DATABOL
- Fernando Lopez: CEO, LOLA GROUP
- Fernando Nuñez: Decano Derecho, UPSA
- Francisco Javier Roman Roig: CFO & FOUNDER, tuGerente
- Freddy Cordero Bazan: Director Partner, YFCB Consulting
- Gonzalo Castellanos: CEO, DIGITAL ADVISOR
- Henry Medina: Business Creative Director, Ogilvy Bolivia
- Ives De Chazal: Presidente, Century 21 Bolivia/Paraguay
- Jessica De La Rossa: Entreprepeur | Human Resources Manager, Interseguros S.A.
- Jhonny Atila: Director , UAGRM Economic Research Center
- Jose Luna: CEO & Founder, GOWORK
- Juan Claudio De Oliva: CEO & Founder, GreenCloud.io
- Julio Cesar Herrera: Co Founder, SEA
- Julio Rodrigo Leon Montero: CEO | Co Founder, Interseguros S.A.
- Karem Esther Infantas Soto: CEO, GeneraCenter Centro de Innovación
- Leonardo Requena: CEO, MAKE COWORK
- Leonardo Azurduy: Partner, BAQSN Abogados
- Lorena Benavides Ascarrunz: Gerente de Desarrollo Humano, Banco Nacional de Bolivia
- Luis Fernando Moreno: CEO, REALITY
- Luis Fernando Ortiz: Managing Partner, TuBecaBolivia.com, Delta Cargo.
- Manuel Laredo Garnica: CEO, MAMUT
- Marcelo De Rada: Director, MegaBrokers
- Maria Belen Gutiérrez Giret: CEO, Experta en Comunicación Estratégica
- Mariano Cabrera L.: Partner, GRUPO HERMISFERIO
- Mario Sandoval: Manager, ROSABETANIA
- Martín Justiniano: Gerente General, Mix Nutri Bolivia SRL
- Mauricio Torrelio Aguilera: Partner, Torrelio & Asociados Abogados
- Mauricio Dulon: CEO, Componente Digital
- Mauro Trigo: CTO, CityHeroes
- Miho Shoji: Founder & CEO , Moodbit
- Oscar Suarez Torrico: CEO, Electric Enginer Entrepreneur Web
- Pedro Cabrera: Consultor Senior de Marketing y Comunicación., Marketing & Comunicación
- René Salomón: Director, Fundación Trabajo Empresa (FTE)
- Roberto Irusta Gabincha: Consultor de Proyectos Teconológico, Independiente
- Rodrigo Salvatierra: CEO, RHINO BOLIVIA
- Rodrigo Knebes: Country Manager, Infocasas Bolivia
- Saul Paniagua: CCO, Yaigo
- Sebastian Ewel: Investment Banking, Panamerica Securities
- Sebastian Molina: Venture Capital Investment Professional Analist, Seedstar
- Sergio García Agreda: PhD., Universidad Privada Boliviana
- Shuey Pessoa: CEO, DAEGU MOTORS
- Steve Nacif: Director Ejecutivo, Manjar de Oro, Remax Emporio
- Tito Andres Ramos Porcel: Partner, TORCH
- Viviana Angulo: Latin America Director, Self
- Walter Javier Mendez Hurtado: CEO, Revista Emprendedores Bolivia
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,800 Alumni raise over $1.85BN 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra and help build the future.
Apply to the Bolivia Virtual 2020 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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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.
