Let's Rebuild in 2021. Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Colorado Virtual 2021

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 Colorado -Silicon Valley Fall 2026 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Colorado's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Colorado -Silicon Valley Fall 2026 Founder Institute today.

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

[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Get Unfiltered Feedback from Global Investors & Advisors: 10:00am, May 26, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395378
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Start a Unicorn as a Solo Founder, with Adeo Ressi: 12:00pm, May 26, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/399110
Vibecoding 101 for Startups: Build Your First App w/ Mark Montalban: 10:30am, Jun 01, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/398051
Inside the Founder Institute: Real Stories From Alumni: 10:00am, Jun 02, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/394985
How to Launch an AI-Powered Company With a Day Job Featuring Adeo Ressi: 12:00pm, Jun 08, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/399233
Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact (POSTPONED): 6:30pm, Jun 08, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/394647
What It Takes to Get Funded: Live Investor Q&A w/ Maayan Teper: 10:00am, Jun 09, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/396150
FI Silicon Valley Spring 2026 Graduation: Meet the New Portfolio Companies: 7:00pm, Jun 11, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/400030
Turn Startup Hesitation Into Action: A Founder Mindset Framework: 6:00pm, Jun 15, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395028
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 6:00pm, Jul 06, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395065
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 10:00am, Jul 07, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395144
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 10:00am, Jul 20, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395086
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 6:30am, Aug 10, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395115
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 6:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395164
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 6:00pm, Aug 25, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/399741
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 10:00am, Sep 01, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395199
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 10:00am, Sep 15, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/398284
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 6:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395212
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 6:30pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395239
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 10:00am, Oct 13, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395273
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 10:00am, Nov 03, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395294
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 6:00pm, Nov 17, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395307
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 10:00am, Dec 01, 2026 (America/Denver): https://FI.co/e/395341

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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 Colorado accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex Cooper, Diane Bailey, and James Rector. In addition, some of Denver'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 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).