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

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 Philadelphia - NYC Virtual 2021 program.

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

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

Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators: 1:00pm, Aug 07, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/375357
Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 1:00pm, Aug 11, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/374638
Venture Trailblazers, featuring Elizabeth Yin (GP, Hustle Fund): 11:00am, Aug 14, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/376924
Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 1:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/374842
Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 1:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/375494
Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Rich Maloy: 8:00pm, Sep 08, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/376599
Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 1:00pm, Sep 15, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/376146
How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 1:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (America/New_York): https://FI.co/e/373883

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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 Philadelphia accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Reid Hamilton and Stefan Klotzbuecher. In addition, some of Philadelphia's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,800 Alumni raise over $1.85BN 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).