Time is almost up to get in your San Diego/ Orange County Applications. You must apply by 11:59pm PST tonight. If you know somebody who might be interested in applying, tell them to refer you and you can earn tickets or a table to our next Founder Showcase event.
Still not sure about applying? Hugo Troche, a Silcon Valley Winter 2010 Graduate, and Founder of Contineo, gives a great summary of his Founder Instittute experience on his blog here. Some highlights are below;
"I applied to the program to help me bring my company Contineo further along, to learn more about entrepreneurship and to grow my network. The program helped me in all three fronts..."
"At the Institute I learned how to do good 1 minute pitches of my company, how to deliver an effective investor presentation, how to evaluate an idea, how to use marketing and social media to create buzz, how an investment deal should be structured, why a company road map is important, how to approach investors and partners, when to approach investors and partners, how to hire and fire people, how to protect my intellectual property - and this is not an all inclusive list... In my opinion, the most important part of the Institute is the people that you meet. Once you join the Institute you become part of a network of fellow founders that can help you with your business. You also make connections with mentors that have built a company and can give you valuable advice..."
"I will miss going to our Wednesday classes. Working with similar minded entrepreneurs in the program is such an energy rush and, simply, so much fun...If you are an entrepreneur and are ready for an amazing ride that starts your dream company, join the Founder Institute."
Thanks for the great feedback Hugo!
