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

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 Florida - Silicon Valley Virtual 2021 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Miami's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Florida - Silicon Valley Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.

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

How to Think Like a Founder and Take Action: 8:00pm, Jun 15, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/393198
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Get Your First 10 Customers Without a Marketing Team or Budget: 12:30pm, Jun 22, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/400858
Economic Development: How to Build Entrepreneurial Communities: 11:00am, Jun 23, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401021
[Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 12:00pm, Jun 30, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/401211
Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A : 8:00pm, Jul 06, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/392828
Meet FI Alumni Founders: High-Growth Startups Panel : 12:00pm, Jul 07, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/391183
Stop Overthinking and Build a Great Startup Idea: 12:00pm, Jul 20, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/390631
From Idea to Action: The Startup Mindset : 8:30am, Aug 10, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/393321
Build a Startup Idea Investors Won’t Ignore: 8:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/391271
FounderX Silicon Valley 2026: Global Conference in San Francisco: 8:00pm, Aug 25, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/399780
What Makes Investors Say Yes: Startup Funding AMA: 12:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/392938
How to Build a Strong Pipeline of Entrepreneurs for your Innovation Hub: 12:00pm, Sep 15, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/398329
Break the Idea Loop and Decide What to Build: 8:00pm, Sep 21, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/391550
From Idea to Traction: Lessons From Global FI Alumni: 8:30pm, Oct 05, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/390907
From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 12:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/393451
From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Top Startup Investor: 12:00pm, Nov 03, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/393068
From “Maybe” to Momentum: Building a Great Startup Idea: 8:00pm, Nov 17, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/391412
From First Idea to First Funding: Global Alumni Stories: 12:00pm, Dec 01, 2026 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/391025

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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 Miami accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Alex Loveyko, Alfredo Ferrari, James Irvine, and Roxette Miranda. In addition, some of Florida'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 Miami Founder Institute includes:

Aaron Chavez: Managing Partner, (un)conventional ventures
Adam Garfield: Exited Founder & CEO, Stealth, SpeedETab
Anna Ratala: 2x Founder & CEO, Zvook
Anuj Maheshwari: Investor, Fuel Venture Capital
Ayal Stern: Co-Founder, The LAB Miami
Charles Masters Rodriguez: Co-Founder & CEO, Supply Veins
Chris Anderson: General Partner, A2ZVenture.com
David Chitester: Founder, SeedFunders
Dean Hatton: Founding Partner, Las Olas VC
Diana Fox: Co-Founder, Odyssey Gaming
Elvia Perez: Investor, Las Olas Venture Capital (LOVC)
Esteban Reyes: Founding Partner, Las Olas Venture Capital
Ethan Werner: Principal, BlueLake VC
Grace Spindel: Head of Product , EY & Director, Founder Institute Miami
Hilmon Sorey: Co-Founder & Partner, The Source Groups
Janet Todorova: Head of Expansion, Founder Institute
Julia Lucidi: Founder, Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup
June W Choi: Managing Partner, Serval Ventures
Justin Elliott: Anthropic Ambassador & CTO, WRTH
Justis Mendez: Managing Partner, OneSixOne Ventures
Ken Hall: Vice President, DeepWork Capital
Kristen Corpion: Founder, CORPlaw
Lauren Pencek: COO, Graphika
Marcelo Ricigliano: CEO, 4Geeks Academy
Mark Volchek: Founder, Las Olas Venture Capital
Michael Assraf: CEO & Founder, Flamingo
Michel Triana: General Partner, Mises Capital
Mike Lingle: Entrepreneur / Mentor, Rocket Pro Forma
Mike Sherbakov: General Partner, The Veteran Fund
Miriam Altman Reyes: Founding CEO & Managing Partner, Brass Ring Ventures
Mitali Saxena: Founder & CEO, Fashom
Nelson Telemaco: GP, Eden Capital
Noah Wallach: Founder, Hope OS
Olivia Ramos: Founder & CEO, Deepblocks
Peter Livingston: General Partner, Unpopular Ventures
Ryan Martin: Director, Founder Institute Miami
Ryan Pruitt: Managing Director, Ocean Azul Partners
Sam Payrovi: Founder & CEO, ARKHAUS
Satadru Sengupta: Co-Founder & CEO, Nimbus
Sonja Markova: Executive Director, University of Miami Cane Angel Network
Tahl Milburn: Investor, Seedfunders
Tigre Wenrich: Managing Partner, LAB Ventures
Timothy Cartwright: Chairman, Tamiami Angel Funds

And many more to be announced.

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).