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 Estonia'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 Estonia over the coming weeks, where you can learn virtually from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:
Estonia Events:
- Startup Pitch A to Z: Learn how to construct a great pitch in the age of AI: 6:00pm, Oct 09, 2026 (Europe/Tallinn): https://FI.co/e/400094
Global or Regional Events:
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders of High-Growth Startups (Q&A + Networking): 7:00pm, Oct 06, 2026 (Europe/Tallinn): https://FI.co/e/398714
- From Dreamer to Doer: Build the Founder Mindset: 7:00pm, Oct 13, 2026 (Europe/Tallinn): https://FI.co/e/399032
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 Estonia 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 Estonia Founder Institute includes:
- Allan Tan, Better Ed AI
- Alvar Lumberg: Lead Engineer , Lightyear
- Anna Agu: CEO, Lex Law Office
- Annette Sagri: Advisor and consultant, GreenSpark
- Arturas Jurgelevicius: Founder, Venturethon
- David Clark: Venture Partner, Tera VC
- Dima Sarle, Earthians
- Helen Maidre: CEO, PropsAid
- Ivars Svarcs: CEO, InFLUX
- Jahid Sakhi, Newly
- Jevgeni Širai: Co-founder, Woola
- Julia Pehtereva: Co-founder, TE-D
- Kaspar Gering: General Partner , Darkstar
- Kimmo Rytkönen: Founder, Income Marketplace
- Koren Aisenstadt: Founder, Kortaliya.com
- Lars Trunin: Product Director, Wise
- Liisa Mahlapuu: Venue Manager, LIFT99
- Linda Võeras: Venture Partner, KARMA VC
- Madis Lehtmets: Member of the board, Estonian Founders Society
- Martin Rand: First Flight Ventures, Founder
- Mikita Butsko: Co-founder, H. Collective
- Olga Kan Sproge: Head of Compliance, VOISO
- Omer Shafiq: CEO & Founder, Hovi
- Rauno Sigur: CEO, DriveX Technologies
- Riivo Anton: Founding Partner, Specialist VC
- Siim Varm: Business Development, Wise
- Siim Kinnas: CEO, Intellegra Consulting
- Taivo Pungas: CTO, Pactum AI
- Thomas Schwalm: Safety Manager, Bolt
- Valdis Sprogis: CEO, V.Sprogis Analytics
- Vitalii Lakusta: VP of Engineering, Pactum AI
- Yuliia Shvetsova: Startup Mentor | Marketing Advisor | GTM Strategist, Techstars
- Zino Adidi: CTO, SeekMake
- 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 Estonia 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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