This 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, entrepreneurs each have the 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 Estonia Virtual 2021 program.
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Tallinn's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Estonia Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today.
We will be hosting several free startup online events in Tallinn 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 core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.
The Tallinn accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Gwenael Mouthuy, Ian Wagner, and Rosen Dimov. In addition, some of Tallinn'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 Tallinn Founder Institute includes:
- Antti Perli: Member of the Board, SmartCap
- Calum Cameron: Managing Director, Startup Wise Guys
- Eero Tohver: CEO, Uptime
- Erik Anderson: Marketing, Startup Wise Guys
- Heidi Kakko: Managing Director, EstBAN
- Henrik Aavik: Sales Executive, Applaud
- Indrek Kelder: Investment Manager, SmartCap
- Kati Nikopensius: Co-founder, Uschanka
- Kristjan Lepik: Head of Smart Specialization, Estonian Development Fund
- Lauri Antalainen: founder & CEO, Avocado Games
- Liisa Toompuu: Product Lead, Toggl Business (previously Onboarding Manager), Toggl
- Linnar Viik: Co-owner, Member of the Board, Strategy&Investments, Mobi Solutions
- Peeter Mark: Founder, Cloutex
- Rain Rannu: Founder & CEO, Fortumo
- Rauno Rüngas: Founder & CEO, Qminder
- Riina Einberg: ex-General Manager, ZeroTurnaround
- Siim Lepisk: CEO, Prototron
- Sven Illing: Investment Adviser, Buildit
- Taavi Lindmaa: UX design and lean startup evangelist, Trinidad Consulting
- 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 Tallinn to help build the future.
Apply to the Estonia Virtual 2021 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
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