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 Fall 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 Fall 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 to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 12:00pm, ago 18, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/403427
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 12:00pm, sep 01, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/403865
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 12:00pm, sep 08, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/401182
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 8:30pm, sep 14, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/403566
- From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 12:00pm, oct 20, 2026 (America/Caracas): https://FI.co/e/404282
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 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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra and help build the future.
Apply to the Bolivia - Latam Fall 2026 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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