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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 Mexico City 2024 program.

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

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

  • How to Build a Moonshot: Lonestar’s Mission to the Moon: 11:00am, abr 01, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339001
  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
  • Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup Experts: 11:00am, abr 03, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/337434
  • How Early-Stage AI Startups Will Fix Global Problems: 11:00am, abr 10, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/338550
  • Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with a Venture Capitalist: 11:00am, abr 15, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/340748
  • Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event: 11:00am, abr 18, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/337968
  • How to Acquire your First Customers with Actionable SEO Strategies : 12:00pm, abr 24, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339063
  • Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner Online: 7:00pm, may 01, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/338052
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas : 12:00pm, may 08, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339357
  • Building a Fundable Start-up Brand: 11:00am, may 20, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/338792
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 6:00pm, may 22, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/340356
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, may 27, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339401
  • How to Quickly Establish Safe, Reliable, and Compliant AI Startups: 11:00am, may 29, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/340150
  • Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 6:00pm, jun 05, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/340974
  • How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, jun 10, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339723
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 12:00pm, jun 12, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339778
  • Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00pm, jun 17, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339921
  • How to Turn your Value Proposition into a Product Market Fit: 11:00am, jun 24, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/341455
  • Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup Experts: 12:00pm, jun 26, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/339834
  • Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder: 11:00am, jul 01, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/340232
  • Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, jul 15, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/341250
  • Startup Fundraising Q&A: Meet Investors from the FI Venture Network: 11:00am, jul 17, 2024 (America/Mexico_City): https://FI.co/e/341345

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 Mexico City program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Jose Antonio Tena Sendra (CEO & Co-Founder, Piktia), Lorena Sanchez (Co-Founder & Co CEO, Urban Guilt).

In addition, some of Mexico City'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 Mexico City Founder Institute includes:

  • Abdala Pineda: Chief Revenue & Growth Officer, WEEX
  • Adam Keynes: Founder and GP, Bizrupt and Mind The Gap
  • Adan Ramos: Country Manager, Kovi
  • Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
  • Adolfo Babatz: CEO, Clip
  • Adolfo Ferrer: CEO & Co-Founder, LIKS
  • Agustin Ortiz Monasterio Rivero: Founder, DILMUN
  • Airy Minor: Comunicación & Partnerships, ArkAngeles.co
  • Alejandro Diez Barroso: Managing Partner, DILA CAPITAL
  • Alejandro Virchez Azuara: Senior Partner, Node 6
  • Alejandro Cardoso: Global CEO & Managing Partner, Massivart
  • Alejandro Arriaga: COO & Partner, Alacrity México
  • Alejandro Gonzalez: Fund Manager, Redwood Ventures
  • Alejandro Berman: VP Marketing, Stori
  • Ali Jamal: Growth and Performance Marketing, Clip
  • Ana Liz Pardo: Chief Marketing Officer, Keyboo
  • Andres Bilbao: Co founder, Rappi
  • ANDRES OLIVEROS GONZALEZ: Co-Founder, Astrolab
  • Ariadna Trapote: CEO/Co-Founder, Little Bookmates
  • Arturo Salazar: General Partner, Billioneurons
  • Arturo Flores: Head of Strategy & Planning, Digital@FEMSA
  • Azul Pasos: INVESTMENT ANALYST, REDWOOD
  • Bernardo Cordero: co founder, flat.mx
  • Brenda Hernandez: CHRO, TUL
  • Bruno Ramos: CEO, Swap
  • C Salazar: Venture Partner, 500 Startups
  • Carlos Garcia: CEO, Kavak
  • Carlos Ayalde: GM, Stori
  • Carlos Flores: Head of Business Development, Wayra Hispam
  • Caterine Castillo: CEO, NEIVOR
  • Cesar Andres [Cedres] Villaran: VP of Revenue, Zenpli
  • Christian Rubio: Founder and Producer, La Gracia Films
  • Cristina Palacios: CEO, Aventones
  • Cristina De La Peña: CEO, Synapbox
  • Cristina Carvallo: People Officer, Crabi
  • Daniel Granatta: Brand Director, Stori
  • David Geisen: CEO, Dafiti Mexico
  • David Dana: CFO, Canasta Rosa
  • Deborah Dana: CEO & Co-Founder, Canasta Rosa
  • Diego Villarán: Product led growth, Stori
  • Dora Valdez: CEO, YINGO
  • Dr. Everardo J. Barojas: Founder, Prescrypto
  • Dustin Betz: Director of Operations, White Rose Ventures
  • Edrizio De La Cruz: Ex Visiting Partner, Y Combinator
  • Fabiola Borquez: Senior Product Manager, Scotiabank
  • Fabiola Quinzanos: Principal, Monashees
  • Gabriel Cortina: Country Manager, Wayra
  • Galit Flasterstein: CEO, Local Keeps
  • Gerardo Macías: Founder & Managing Partner, Astelaris
  • Grisel Olmedo: Head of Brand, albo
  • Guillaume Balas: CMO, Meta Pool
  • Guillermo Villegas: Co-Founder & CMO, Luuna
  • Gustavo Toledo: Director de Operaciones, Logistica Prixz SAPI de CV
  • Heinz Sohm: CEO, BLIND CREATOR
  • Ignacio Bermudez: Co founder, Tally Legal
  • Ignacio Cordero: Head of Growth, RappiPay
  • Iñigo Rumayor Belausteguigoitia: Former CoCeo, Arcus
  • Isaac Victoria: Legal Director, Webach
  • Jaime Martinez: CEO & Cofounder, Miind Brands (Acquired by Merama)
  • Jakiya Elizabeth Brown: CEO and Founder, Founder of The Travelingfro Brand | Travelpreneur | Branding Strategist
  • Javier Gotschlich: Head of Partnerships - Hubspot for Startups, HubSpot
  • Javier Cabrero: Anaylist, Billioneurons
  • Jennifer Reyna: Co-founder y COO, okboy
  • Jesus Torres: Parter & CEO, Snowball
  • Joao Matos Albino: CO FOUNDER, URBVAN
  • Jorge Lopez Archundia: Director Operativo - Co Founder, SOME / Content Marketing
  • Jose Antonio Tena Sendra: Director of Product / Head of New Products & Expansion, Stori
  • Jose Maria Pertusa Honrubia: Co-Ceo and Co-Founder , Apli
  • Juan Leaño: Founder & CEO, Parco
  • Juan Camilo Villegas: Founder, Buky
  • Juan Miguel Guerra Dávila: CEO Revolut de México, Revolut
  • Juan Pablo Ortega: Co Founder and Head of RappiBank, Rappi
  • Julian Nuñez: Founder & COO, Yuno
  • Juvenal Cubiles
  • Laura Ortiz Montemayor: Founder, SVX México
  • Laura Elizondo
  • Laura M González: Associate, IGNIA Partners
  • Lauren Rodriguez: Co-Fundadora, Abogadas para Emprendedores
  • Leyre Garrido Iriso: Investment Associate , Ignia
  • Lorena Sanchez Garcia: Erudit AI, COO & Board Member
  • Lourdes Uzuriaga, platzi
  • Lucia Martinez: Director and Co-Founder, Troquer
  • Luis Lopez, Twenty-three
  • Luis Barrios: Founder & CEO , Arkangeles.co
  • Luis Andrés Hernández Acevedo: CEO, Wise
  • Luis Adolfo Gonzalez: CEO
  • Mads Schmidt Petersen: CEO , HippoBuild (Y Combinator W22)
  • Manuel Nucamendi: Senior Consultant, Kantar Consulting
  • Marcela Zetina Manrique: Head of Open Innovation & Open Banking , BBVA
  • Marcus Dantus: CEO, Startup Mexico
  • Maria Altschulter: Associate, DILA CAPITAL
  • Maria Jose Madero: Co Founder & Creative Director , Ben & Frank
  • Mariana Castillo: Co-CEO & Co-Founder, BEN AND FRANK
  • Marlene Garayzar: Founder, Stori
  • Martin Mexia: Head of RappiPay (Former CEO & Co-Founder of Payit acquired by Rappi), Rappi
  • Mauricio Miranda: Manager, Caricaco
  • Mayela Becerra: Partner, SWS Consulting & Ingredienta.com
  • Melina Cruz: CEO, Homely
  • Mois Cherem: CEO & CO-Founder, BEDU
  • Mónica Albarrán: CEO, MUUK
  • Natalia Falla Liévano: Head of International Talent , flat.mx
  • Natalia Gonzalez Vela: Founder, La Neta del VC
  • Olivier Sieuzac: Former CEO , Linio.com
  • Pablo Rena: CEO & Founder, MayoreoTotal
  • Pablo Estevez: Co-Founder , Gus Chat
  • Pablo Gomez Gallardo Maass: Chief Digital Officer, Viva Aerobus
  • Paloma Lecheta: Regional Director - LatAm, Founder Institute
  • Patrick Menendez: Principal, VARIV Capital
  • Rafa Jiménez: CEO, Seenapse
  • Rafael De Haro: Co-Founder & Managing Partner, COMETA
  • Raul Basurto Rosenzweig: Worldwide Developer Relations, Rack Centre
  • Raul Maldonado: CEO, Boitas
  • Roberto Coste: CEO, Kublau
  • Rocio Reyes Morales: Brand Strategist, Google
  • Rossana Escalante: Co-founder, Intersect
  • Ruben Serros GarduŃo: PRESIDENTE, Innovación Posible ac
  • Ryan Micheletti: Head of Global Operations, Founder Institute
  • Sandra Alvarez: Director of Product, Clip
  • Santiago Sanchez: Founder, Intersect
  • Santiago Lamas: Head of Marketing - Founding Team, Justo
  • Sathya Mariana Llull: VP of People and Talent, Deckrobot
  • Shai Rosen: Co-founder, Suggestic
  • Shai Rosen: Co-Founder, Suggestic
  • Sherman He: CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER, STORI
  • Sofía Torres: CEO, Telokwento
  • Stefan Scharnagl Villarroel: Founder, SEED
  • Valentina Jordan: former investor, canary
  • Victor Chapela: Founder & CEO, Suggestic
  • Warren Gutensohn: Head of Product, RappiPay
  • Yelena Ioffe Cuevas: Fund Manager, Soldiers Field Angels
  • Yusef Jacobs: Founder & CEO, Gravity

  • And many more to be announced.

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 Mexico City and help build the future. 

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

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