Now, more than ever, the world needs entrepreneurs to build the future.
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 - Latam 2026 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Bolivia's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Bolivia - Latam 2026 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:
- How Aspiring Founders can Use AI to Test Ideas & Move Faster: 8:30pm, mar 23, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393838
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors (Private Event): 12:00pm, mar 24, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/388999
- What Startup Ecosystems Get Wrong, and How to Fix Them: 12:30pm, mar 30, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/394209
- Solo-Founder 101: How Anyone Can Start a Business Using AI: 12:00pm, mar 31, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392511
- From Idea to Startup Team: Meet Your Future Co-Founder: 8:00pm, abr 06, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392179
- Stuck Without a Startup Idea? Build One That Fits You: 8:00pm, abr 07, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390113
- How Multiple Pivots positioned Checkbox as the ‘Legal Front Door’ for Corporations: 8:00pm, abr 13, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/389430
- Real Startup Lessons From FI Alumni Across the World: 12:00pm, abr 14, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390695
- Turn Your Expertise Into an Audience on LinkedIn: 12:00pm, abr 27, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392375
- How to Overcome the Fear of Starting Your Own Company: 12:00pm, abr 28, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393988
- How to Choose the Right Startup Idea Before You Build: 8:00pm, may 18, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390267
- Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 12:00pm, jun 02, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390427
- Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact: 8:30pm, jun 08, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/388403
- Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 8:00pm, jun 15, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393154
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 8:00pm, jul 06, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392801
- Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, jul 20, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390565
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 8:30am, ago 10, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393277
- Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 12:00pm, ago 10, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391117
- Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, ago 18, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391241
- What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 12:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/392894
- Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, sep 21, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391521
- From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, oct 05, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390841
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, oct 13, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393407
- From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 1:00pm, nov 03, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/393032
- From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 9:00pm, nov 17, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/391390
- From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 1:00pm, dic 01, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/390969
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 Bolivia program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gonzalo Castellanos, Tito Ramos, and Walter Mendez. In addition, some of Bolivia's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 8,900 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra and help build the future.
Apply to the Bolivia - Latam 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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