World’s Premier Early-Stage Accelerator is Calling for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Need of Mentorship, Training, and Funding.
The Founder Institute (www.fi.co), the world’s premier early-stage accelerator and startup launch program, announced on March 21st, 2018 that it has opened applications for its third semester in Bogotá, Colombia. Since launching in Bogotá in 2012, the program has created 20 promising technology companies with several graduates launching global products. Founder Institute Bogotá has launched some of the region’s fast-rising early-stage startups like Tappsi, WomyAds, Comparamejor, and many others. Anyone who is interested in starting a company can apply to the Bogotá Founder Institute at http://fi.co/apply/Bogotá, and there are free upcoming events where attendees can learn how to build a company in Bogotá.
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Startup Pitch Bootcamp: Learn How to Pitch from Top Entrepreneurs (April 10th, 6:30pm): RSVP.
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Startup Ideation Bootcamp (April 24th, 6:30pm) RSVP.
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Making the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur (May 22nd, 6:30pm) RSVP.
For aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs up to the challenge, the Founder Institute’s comprehensive Silicon Valley step-by-step program provides the structure, mentor support, and global network of entrepreneurs needed to start an enduring company. 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. Founder Institute Graduate companies include fast-rising startups across 6 continents like Udemy, Tappsi, Realty Mogul, Itembase, goplaceit, Appota, and many others.
“We believe that the Founder Institute’s new Silicon Valley based curriculum and the ongoing mentorship associated with our program is the perfect complement to Bogotá’s well-developed startup ecosystem and group of talented entrepreneurs.” says Adeo Ressi, Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute.
Additionally, this new Bogotá launch will include the Founder Institute’s newest company-building curriculum suitable to address the needs of advanced founders (MVP stage) as well as aspiring new entrepreneurs at the idea-stage - a project just released in 2017 in collaboration with hundreds of startup leaders across the globe. The Bogotá Chapter will once again be led by local startup leaders: Mads Schmidt Petersen, Program Manager; Juan Colmenares, Entrepreneur in Residence; and Santiago Rojas Montoya, Associate.
“Experience how to grow your idea into a global competitor, with the help from some of the best entrepreneurs in the world and support from Silicon Valley!” - Mads Schmidt Petersen, Program Manager
“Founders Institute is here to close the gap between those who’ve made it, and those who want to transform the world through, by providing education, mentorship, real-world exposure, and the necessary tools to get them there.” - Juan Colmenares, Entrepreneur in Residence
“It's an incredible time for Entrepreneurship in Colombia, it's time to learn and build with the best entrepreneurs and support from Silicon Valley.” - Santiago Rojas Montoya, Associate
Mentors who have expressed interest in helping Bogotá Founder Institute participants include:
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Alan Colmenares, Digital Transformation Executive, Startup Advisor & Investor
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Julian Torres, CEO & Founder of Fitpal
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Sergio Zúñiga, Head of Innovation and Entrepreneurship of BBVA
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Leidy Cuestas, CEO of KitSmile
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Maika Hoekman, Head of Torre Social by Torre
Anybody who is interested can apply to the Bogotá Founder Institute at http://fi.co/apply/Bogotá . Anyone who applies by the Early Application Deadline on 13th of May 2018 is eligible for a variety of scholarships - including the Female Founder Fellowship, which is offered to the best overall female applicant.
