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 continue through 2021, every founder has an opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.
That's why we are excited to announce that applications are now open for the Australia - New Zealand Virtual Spring 2021 program. With a Trans-Tasman travel bubble now open between Australia and New Zealand, the Founder Institute is following suit with its version of a Trans-Tasman Innovation Bubble, connecting the two countries for the first time ever through a 100% online program, designed to provide both local and international support for emerging startups across the two countries.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from top Australian and New Zealander investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Australia - New Zealand Virtual Spring 2021 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in the Trans-Tasman region over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Australia Events:
- [Restricted] Founder Night Out: In-Person Startup Networking in Perth, WA: 8:00pm, Aug 28, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/355522
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 10:00am, Aug 29, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/345810
- Zoom Meet & Greet with Australia Directors & Alumni: 8:00am, Aug 30, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/355688
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 11:00am, Oct 24, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/344473
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 12:00pm, Nov 19, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/344652
- What is Entrepreneur DNA? Insights from 15 Years of Social Science Research: 12:00pm, Nov 26, 2024 (Australia/Sydney): https://FI.co/e/345389
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 the “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 Australia - New Zealand accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Benjamin Chong, Chris Clark, Paul Krajewski, Phoebe Zhang, Cheryl Mack and Charlotte Connell. In addition, some of the region's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Australia - New Zealand Founder Institute includes:
- Adam Long: Chief Growth Officer, Humantix and CEO, Ethical CEO
- Albert Bielinko: Investor, Telstra Ventures
- Anna Robson: Co-Founder and CEO, Refugee and Migrant Talent
- Anne Moore: Work Futurist. Creator of Now to Next: Frames for the New Way We Work, Ex-CEO, Plando
- Ashton Bishop: CEO, Step Change
- Bill Trestrail: Co-Founder, Chairman. Saasabi.
- Elie Wehbe: Founder, Wiso Global
- Elke Keeley: Co-founder; Co-CEO, UrbanYou
- Evan Wong: CEO, Checkbox.AI
- Jeff Perlman: Founder, Revenue Ninja - outsource Chief Revenue Officer for Start-Ups and recently exited CEO of OneSaas following acquisition by Intuit
- Jonathan Barouch: Founder and CEO, Roamz
- Matthew Browne: VC Investor, 3 x Founder
- Murray Hurps: Director of Entrepreneurship, University of Technology Sydney
- Pete Cooper: Serial Founder and CIO
- Rebekah Campbell: CEO, Zambesi
- Richard Druce: Co-founder, Y-Receipts yreceipts.com
- Robert Kinkade: Co-founder, CX360, BEERLOVE
- Rod Bishop: CEO, Jayride
- Stephen Rutter: Founder, The Scale Institute
- Steve Fanale: CEO, DriveYello
- Tom Dawkins: Founder/CEO, StartSomeGood
- And many more to be announced.
Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,000 Alumni raise over $1.8BN 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 Australia and New Zealand to help build the future.
Apply to the Australia - New Zealand Virtual Spring 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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