The Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, announced today that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Applications to the first ever Johor Bahru Founder Institute are open now, and anyone interested in launching a technology company is welcome to apply at https://fi.co/apply/Johor_Bahru.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Johor Bahru Founder Institute will host a series of free startup events for the general public -to see the full list of upcoming events, visit https://fi.co/curriculum/Johor Bahru.
The Founder Institute is the most challenging and effective step-by-step startup launch program for talented and motivated aspiring entrepreneurs. If you are serious about launching a startup, the Founder Institute can give you the structured process, constant feedback and evaluation from expert mentors, and global network of entrepreneurs you need to start an enduring company. In addition, the Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that focuses on people versus ideas, accepts founders with day jobs, and shares equity with all participants.
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries and 200 cities, leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more - like Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, and Appota.
Running the Founder Institute's efforts in Johor Bahru include local startup leaders Feng Lim, Heislyc Loh, Ian Chua, and Jason Kang.
Other technology leaders who have signed on to mentor new entrepreneurs in the first ever Johor Bahru Founder Institute program include top founders from the city, and beyond:
- Adeo Ressi: Founder/CEO, Founder Institute
- Che Fai Yeong
- Cher Han Lau: Chief Data Scientist , iStream
- Chun Dong Chau: Partner, Crystal Horse Investments
- Clarence Chew: CMO, Tinkerbox Studios
- Eason Chan: Founder, JOHOR NOW
- Jeffrey Paine: Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures
- Johnson Goh: Founder & CEO, AtticTV Pte. Ltd.
- Karl Loo: Founder and CEO, ServisHero (Business Pixel Sdn Bhd)
- Kian Hoe Seah: Managing Director, Heng Hiap Industries
- Rob Lee: Managing Director, Common Extract
- Sheah Liang Lee: CEO , Infinity 8 创业吧
- Sonam Pelden: Co-Founder and CEO, Minenergy
- Tzu Ming Chu: CEO, www.impersuasion.com
- Zi Kang Tai: Founder & Marketing Lead, FITGEAR
- And many more to be announced.
Learn more about the Founder Institute at https://fi.co.
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About the Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program. If you are up to the challenge, our comprehensive step-by-step program will give you the structure, mentor support, and global network of entrepreneurs you need to start an enduring company. In addition, the Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that accepts founders with day jobs and shares equity with all participants.
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used our program to transition from employee to entrepreneur, test their startup ideas, build a team, get their first customers, raise funding, and more. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to “Globalize Silicon Valley” and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs.
