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 Chennai 2022 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Chennai's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Chennai 2022 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Chennai over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
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 Chennai accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gopi Mattel, Kadhar Mohamed, Kumaran Mani, and Sanal Sankar. In addition, some of Chennai'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 Chennai Founder Institute includes:
- Anu Hasan: Director, AH Positive Limited
- Ashok G: CEO & Co-founder, STARTUP360 India
- Atul Yadav: Founder, Reclayu
- Bharath M. S: Founder, Kria Law
- Bhoo Thirumalai: Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Aspiration Energy
- Boniface Pascalraj: Director, Founder Institute Chennai
- Chandrashekar Kupperi: Founder, ANOVA Corporate Services Private Limited
- Dhenesh R: Head Clinical Operations, Mehta Multispecialty Hospitals India Private Limited
- Dimitris Polychronopoulos: Oslo Chapter Director, FI Mentor
- Dr N Raveendran Narasimhan: Principal Consultant, Xsentinel Risk and Claim Advisory pvt Ltd
- Gopi Mattel: Founder CEO, MaxBlox, Inc.
- Jahabar Sadique: Co-Founder & CEO, Chai Kings
- Jay Duraisamy: CTO | SVP Technology , Fiserv
- Kayar Raghavan: Lead Angel Investor, Multiple Angel Networks
- Lakshmidevi Somanath: Partner, Surana & Surana International Attorneys
- Naveen Puttagunta: Co-founder and CEO, Divami Design Labs
- Prabhu Rangarajan: Co-founder, M2P Fintech
- Pramod Harith: Founder, CMO Axis Outsourcing Services
- Rajiv Bansal: Founder, CEO, Opoyi
- Ramkumar Rs: Director, RSR Innovations
- Sam Mehta: Chairman, the Atlas Family Office
- Sriram Bharadhwaj: Serial Entrepreneur, Technologist, Strategist & Mentor, Smartemes Capital Advisors LLP
- Sudhir Ravindran: Attorney-At-Law, Solicitor (England & Wales), Altacit Global
- 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 Chennai to help build the future.
Apply to the Chennai 2022 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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