Today, the Founder Institute, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Buffalo Spring 2019 Semester!
If you want to build a startup in Buffalo and could use expert training and feedback, then apply to the Buffalo Founder Institute today, or attend a free event.
Those who apply by the Early Admissions Deadline (Feb 10, 2019) will have their application fees waived (typically $50), and if you enroll by the Early Deadline you are also eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
Since launching in Buffalo, the Founder Institute has helped launch several promising companies in the region, and our efforts in Buffalo have also been profiled by several high profile media channels.
To celebrate the launch, the Buffalo Founder Institute will several free startup events for the general public, where you can meet top entrepreneurs and learn more about the program:
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more - like Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, and Appota. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
Running the Founder Institute's efforts in Buffalo are local startup leaders Duane Conners, Kevin Siskar, and Scott Wayman.
In addition, some of Buffalo's top entrepreneurs will mentor founders in the program, providing them with expert training, feedback, and evaluation. The list of mentors for the Buffalo Spring 2019 includes:
- Alex Kogan: CTO , Hi Operator
- Bob Willer: CTO, Kangarootime
- Brandon Burke: Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer, LegWorks
- Cody Semrau: Founder & CEO, BetterMynd
- Duane Conners: Investment Associate , WNY Impact Fund
- Elizabeth Tsai: Founder & CEO , HiOperator
- Jack McGowan: Director, Buffalo Angels
- Jack Greco: Principal, Cupule Ventures
- Joel Colombo: President , 360PSG
- Kim Speier: Portfolio Growth Manager, 43North
- Lauren Baynes: VP Portfolio & Selection, 43North
- Lauren De Luca: Angel Investor , Buffalo Angels
- Lena Levine: Founder, Lena Levine Studio
- Lindsey Tropf: Founder & CEO, Immersed Games
- Mariah Ramos: Portfolio Manager , 43North
- Matt Davison: Managing Partner, Martin Davison Public Relations
- Matt Helt: Program Directors, 1863 Ventures
- Matthew Pelkey: Attorney, Colligan Law LLP
- Pat Whalen: COO, BNMC
- Scott Wayman: Founder & CEO, Kangarootime
- Scott Friedman: Managing Partner, Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP
- Scott Stenclik: CEO, Aleron
- Tim Shisler: Consumer’s Beverages, Marketing Manager
- Tom Mc Manus: CEO, KegWorks
- And many more to be announced.
The Founder Institute is the most challenging and effective step-by-step startup launch program for talented and motivated aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are serious about launching a startup, the Founder Institute can give you the structured process, constant feedback and evaluation from expert mentors, and global network of entrepreneurs you need to start an enduring company. In addition, the Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that focuses on people versus ideas, accepts founders with day jobs, and shares equity with all participants.
