The Founder Institute, the world’s premier startup bootcamp for talented entrepreneurs, announced today that it is officially launching its newest chapter in Nairobi, Kenya. The Silicon-Valley based program decided to officially launch after a successful test launch this year attracted over 100 potential applicants in the city.
Applications to the first ever Nairobi Founder Institute are open now, and anyone interested in launching a technology company is welcome to apply at http://fi.co/apply/nairobi.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Nairobi 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/nairobi.
Through the Founder Institute’s challenging, step-by-step startup launch program, promising entrepreneurs can “learn by doing” and launch a company with structured training, expert feedback, and support from experienced startup CEOs. 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: 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 Nairobi are Collins Mugodo (Founder/CEO, Ideas Spot), Jeremy Riro (Management Consultant, Open Capital Advisors), and Judith Owigar (Co-Founder and Operations Director, Akirachix).
Other technology leaders who have signed on to mentor new entrepreneurs in the first ever Nairobi Founder Institute program include top founders from the city, and beyond:
- Aaron Fu: Managing Partner
- Aaron Fu: Managing Partner, Africa, Nest
- Agnes Muthoni: Advisor, Presidential Digital Talent Program
- Arielle Sandor: CEO, Duma Works
- Bitange Ndemo: Associate Professor, University of Nairobi
- Danson Muchemi: CEO, JamboPay
- Darshan Chandaria: CEO, Chandaria Industries Ltd.
- Derrick Muturi: Founder & CEO, RabbitIQ
- Hilda Moraa: CEO, Weza Tele
- James Mworia: CEO, Empire Microsystems Ltd
- Ken Oloo: Founder, Filamujuani
- Patricia Jumi: Managing Director, GrowthAfrica
- Pratap Kumar: CEO, E-net
- 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 is the world’s premier startup bootcamp for talented entrepreneurs. 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 100 cities and 58 countries, the Founder Institute’s mission is to “Globalize Silicon Valley” and build sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs.
