The Founder Institute, the world’s largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, announced today that it is officially launching its first chapter in Ivory Coast - in the city of Abidjan. The Silicon-Valley based program decided to officially launch after a successful test launch this Autumn attracted over 150 potential applicants in the city.
Applications to the first ever Abidjan Founder Institute are open now, and anyone interested in launching a technology company is welcome to apply at http://fi.co/apply/abidjan.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Abidjan Founder Institute will host a series of free startup events for the general public -to see the full list of upcoming events, visit http://fi.co/curriculum/abidjan.
Through the Founder Institute’s four-month program, promising entrepreneurs “learn by doing” and launch a company with structured training, expert feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs. Since the program is part-time, it is also a great opportunity for full-time professionals to test and build their ideas before making “the leap” from employee to entrepreneur and quitting their jobs. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 7,500 companies, including fast-rising startups across 6 continents like Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, Appota, and many more.
Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in Abidjan are Jean-Patrick Ehouman (Co-founder & President, Akendewa) and Romaric N'Dri (Managing Director, MCC).
Other technology leaders who have signed on to mentor new entrepreneurs in the first ever Abidjan Founder Institute program include top founders from the city, and beyond:
- Djack Ouattara, CEO, EasyMobiles
- Gerard Konan: CEO, PDASTORE
- Gnamien Innocent Kouame: Founder and CEO, WEBTIQ
- Jean Patrick Ehouman: Co-founder & President, Akendewa
- Kouakou Alphonse Niamien: Founder & CEO, Sol & Anges
- LOBOGNON LAUHOUH Kedi desire: CEO, 3G muzik (3gcommunication)
- Max Bonbhel: Founder and President, JCERTIF INTERNATIONAL
- N'sieni Jean Koua: FOUNDER & CEO, Eagle's Dev
- Patricia Zoundi Yao: Founder & CEO, Quickcash
- Romaric N'dri: Co-founder and President, Very Small Business Administration (VSBA Cote d'Ivoire)
- Sébastien Ellepo: Founder & CEO, NGSER
- Thierry Ndoufou: Founder & CEO, Qelasy
- And many more to be announced.
Learn more about the Founder Institute at http://fi.co.
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About the Founder Institute
The Founder Institute (www.FI.co) is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, helping aspiring founders across the globe build enduring technology companies. In the Founder Institute's four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs "learn by doing" and launch a company through structured training courses, practical business-building assignments, and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, aspiring founders are not required to quit their day job to participate, so they can begin building a business around their ideas without putting their livelihood at risk.
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch over 7,500 companies, which have created over 30,000+ new jobs. The company's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
