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, 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 Minas Gerais Virtual Winter 2021 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Minas Gerais 's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Minas Gerais Virtual Winter 2021 Founder Institute today.
Program Update: This accelerator will be run online with local and international mentors, with the potential for some optional in-person networking. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Minas Gerais over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
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 Agentic program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Minas Gerais accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Janayna Bhering, Miguel Barreto, Nima Kazerooni, and Pedro Almeida. In addition, some of Belo Horizonte'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 Minas Gerais Founder Institute includes:
- Alessandra Costa: Co-Founder, Mulheres do Futuro
- Alessandro Garcia: CEO, Solides Tecnologia S.A.
- Alexandre Motta: Head of Business Sales, JusBrasil
- Álvaro Barbosa: Álvaro Barbosa, Beer Mine
- Ananda Portes Souza: Head of legal, MaxMilhas
- Ana Paula Camargo: Human Power, Founder Institute
- Andre Andrade: CEO, Zumpy
- André Menezes: Empreendedor de Impacto, Baanko
- Andreas Flugs: Partner, Techmall
- Andrew Crawford: Director of Finance & HR, Founder Institute
- Ângelo Freitas: Coo, Visuri SA
- Bárbara Andrade: CFO, Boca Rosa Company
- Ben Stacey: CEO, Pitchverk
- Bruna Losada: Vice-Diretora-Geral | Deputy Dean & COO, Saint Paul Escola de Negócios
- Bruno Dequech Ceschin: Co-founder & CFO, JUPTER & Director, Founder Institute Brazil
- Bruno Miscow Pauletti: Managing Partner, EquityRio Investimentos
- Bruno Augusto Pfeilsticker: Co-Founder and Managing Partner , Trekken Ventures
- Carlos Lopes: CEO, Invita Nutição Especializada
- Christian Reed: Co-Founder e CEO, Opinion Box
- Ciranda De Morais: Founder, She’sTech
- Claudio Castro: Founder, One Cloud
- Conrado Abreu: Co-founder , MaxMilhas e GAV
- Cristiano Maschio: CEO, QESH Payments
- Daniel Costa: Chairmain and Co-founder, Take.net
- Daniel Calonge: CEO, Monetus
- Daniel Guimarães: CEO, 2DA Estratégia + Design
- Daniel Coquieri: Co-founder and COO, Purus | BitcoinTrade
- Daniel Marques: Football Perfomance Data Science , Zero Pro Hero S.L
- Danielle Akemi Jogo: Danielle Akemi Jogo, Techers
- Diego Simon: Founder & CEO, B2B Master
- Dorirley Alves: Founder & CEO, Revex
- Edsmar Resende: Edsmar Resende, Inseed
- Edson Mackeenzy: Diretor de Investimento, The Venture City
- Eduardo Ferreira: CEO, Cinnecta
- Eduardo Carneiro: Sócio e Diretor, TagPlus
- Eduardo Iwai: CPO - Investor, Alice Education
- Elimar Vasconcelos: Manager, Wylinka
- Euler Santos: Director, Fundepar
- Fabiano Birchal: Founder and Specialist Consultant; Professor., Iconee; Impact HUB BH; UNA; UNIBH; FGV; SEBRAE.
- Fabio Lacerda: COO, Take.net
- Fabio Assis: Fabio Assis - CMO and founder at Aqua, Aqua Multitouch
- Fabricio Massula: CTO & Founder, Lett
- Fabrício José Vieira Ceolin: CTO, MiningMath
- Felipe Matos: Head, 10MilStartups
- Fernanda Campos: Founder e Conselheira, Monetizze
- Fernanda Novak: Partner & Product Manager, Cora
- Fernando Americano: CPO | cofounder of Sirius, Sirius Education
- Fernando Damasio: CEO, Skoods
- Fernando Elias: Founder - CEO, VipCommerce
- Filipe Portugal: Associate, Canary
- Fred Valente: CEO, eMotion Studios
- FREDERICO DE ANDRADE: Professor , Fundação Dom Cabral
- Gabriel Hamdan: O caminho é sempre enxuto..., Benvenuto
- Gabriel Ferreira: Co-Founder, Coodesh
- Genau L. Jr.: Founder & CEO, Yoobe.me
- George Jamil: Dr., Informações em Rede Consultoria e Treinamento
- Guilherme Yata: Founder-CEO, S3 Projects
- Hassan Lauar: VP, Confrapar
- Helene Romanzini: Head of product marketing , Remessa online
- Henrique Pereira: Co-Founder e CEO, WayCarbon
- Henrique Cunha Souza Lima: Henrique Cunha, dcom
- Igor Fernandes: Product Growth Manager, Growth Boost Consulting
- Igor Senra: CEO, Cora Moip
- Israel Scussel Degasperi: Gestão de Projetos e Estrategista de Growth, Tração Online
- João Guilherme Gallo: Founder/Founding Team, Trybe / AppProva / Buzzero.com
- Joao Paulo Kitsis: Head of Legal, Compliance and Public Affairs, Sympla
- Juliana Brasil: CEO, Myps
- Leandro Libério: Business Innovation Partner and Founder, Raro Labs/ 26INove (RACE)
- Leandro Pessoa: CEO, Overdub Tech
- Leonardo Barros: CEO, Tangerino
- Liliane Carvalho: Coordenadora empreendedorismo, Biominas e Idez
- Lívia Brandini: Founder & CEO, Kultua
- Lucas Sávio Oliveira: Partner, dcom
- Luis Lourenço: CEO and Founder, RD CRM, Plug CRM
- Luiza Baião: Coordenadora, G2Capital
- Maíse Góis: Maíse Góis, Vestidas de Branco
- Marcello Ladeira: CEO and Co-founder, Siteware Soluções SA
- Marcelo Oliveira: Cofounder and CTO, Minutrade
- Marcia Malaquias Do Amaral: confounder | gerente, ALLUAGRO | KPMG
- Marcus Drumond: Partner, dcom
- Mariana Paixão: Cofounder & Head of Operations, Loft
- Marina Gontijo: CEO & Founder, Ways
- Matheus Luiz: CEO, d20 Labs
- Matheus Azzi: Bacharelado relações econômicas internacionais, Fundepar
- Maurilo Silveira: Founder, Square Egg
- Max Gaudereto Oliveira: CEO and Co-founder, Max Milhas
- Michel Costa: CEO , TECHPAR Investments
- Micheli Junco: CTO, B2mamy
- Miguel Barreto: CEO e diretor, Sol Lar (FI Graduate) e Founder Institute Brazil
- Mônica Hauck: Founder e CEO, Sólides Tecnologia
- Newton Paskin: President & CEO, Explorer Technologies
- Nilson Gouvêa Junior: Founder and CEO , Duo Gourmet
- Nima Kaz: Co Founder, JUPTER & Director, Founder Institute Brazil
- Osvaldo Lino Pimentel Neto: CEO, Monetizze S.A.
- Paloma Lecheta: Regional Director - LatAm, Founder Institute
- Paola Cicarelli: CEO, Cuboz
- Patricia Mourthe: Design Lead, Cogna Educação
- Patrick Picon: CEO , Ideia Brasil Publicidade
- Paulo Renato Cabral: Founder, Instituto Inovação
- Pedro Almeida: Founder, Arkad Ventures
- Pedro Teixeira: Partner, TroposLab
- Pedro Israel: Co-fundador, Melhor Plano
- Pedro Calvo: COO | Professor de Growth, Weex
- Pedro Graziano: Founder, BeGreen Urban Farm
- Pedro Drummond: Co-founder and Partner, Omni Capital
- Pedro Ivo Martins Brandão, Dito
- Piero Contezini: CEO, ASAAS
- Rachel Horta: Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, Maisha Ventures
- Ramon Azevedo: Diretor Executivo, Fundepar
- Regina Migliori: Founder & CEO, Migliori & MindEduca
- Reinaldo Normand: General Partner, Niu Ventures
- Renata Horta: Parthner, TroposLab
- Renata Carvalho: CEO, She’s The Boss Tecnologia Ltda
- Renato Paquet: CEO Founder, Polen
- Ricardo Carvalho: Director and Board Member, G2Capital
- Rodrigo Moreira: CEO, Smartalk
- Rodrigo Toledo: Associate, Confrapar
- Rodrigo Fernandes: Founder, Contabliss
- Samilla Dornellas: Samilla , Far-me
- Tatiana Santarelli: Co fundadora, CEO, TeamHub
- Thiago Bajur: Ceo, Arkmeds
- Thiago Miqueri: CEO, KOMUH
- Thiago Mendes: Biografia Thiago Mendes, Agenda Consulta
- Tiago Gavassi: Founder, PANIC LOBSTER
- Tomas Duarte: Founder & CEO, Tracksale
- Valéria França: Engenheira de Software, Evercode Web Solutions
- Victor Salles: Co-founder, Hekima
- Victor Júlio Oliveira Milagres: Advogado, dcom
- Vinícius Soares: Co-Founder & Head of Product, Monetus
- Vitor Peçanha: co-founder, Rock Content
- 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).
Join us in Minas Gerais to help build the future.
Apply to the Minas Gerais Virtual Winter 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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