The Founder Institute, the world's premier startup launch program, is currently exploring a new semester launch in Cape Town for 2018 to help local entrepreneurs build meaningful companies.
If you'd like the Founder Institute to help you launch your startup, then fill out an Interest Form or attend a FREE event to learn and learn from top startup experts. If enough people complete this form by the Launch Deadline (May 06, 2025), the Founder Institute will formally launch a 2018 program in your city.
To test the demand for a South Africa 2025 program, the Founder Institute will host several FREE startup events in Cape Town:
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Nathan Beckord: 7:00pm, May 12, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/366476
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Future-proofing CPG Brands: Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth: 4:00pm, May 15, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/371040
- Lessons Learned Raising from Top Silicon Valley VCs: AMA with Rajeev Behera: 6:00pm, May 29, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/371282
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Jun 02, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/370637
- How to Build Your MVP Using Artificial Intelligence : 7:00pm, Jun 04, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/371405
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 2:00am, Jun 10, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/370803
- FI Alumni Panel: Meet Portfolio Companies and Ask Questions: 7:00pm, Jun 23, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/371833
- Startup Finance & Banking Basics: AMA with Grasshopper Bank: 7:00pm, Jun 25, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/372034
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Jun 30, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/371674
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Jul 07, 2025 (Africa/Johannesburg): https://FI.co/e/370398
Leading the Founder Institute's efforts in Cape Town are local startup leaders Herman Ssebuliba (Co-partner Africa, College Ease) and Yolisa Ndhlovu (Owner, Strategic Communications & Partnership Development, Bluzen Communications).
Other successful entrepreneurs who have pledged their support to mentor founders in a Cape Town Founder Institute program include:
- Aadil Munsami: Fractional CFO
- Abdulkadir Suleiman: CEO & Founder, TESPIRE LLC
- Abu Bakr Cassim: Founder, Jozi Angels
- Akua Nyame Mensah: Certified Executive & Leadership Coach, A.N.M & Company
- Alan Fok: Growth Partner & Leadership Coach, The Forward Coach
- Andre De Wet: CEO, 2ndBase Inc
- Annu Augustine: Founder, NedRock
- Anthony Stonefield: Chief Innovation Officer, AIDA Advisory Services
- Arcui Usoara: Founder/CEO, Iaculus
- Ayodeji Agboola: Founder, Akowe
- Ayodeji Agboola: CEO, Akowe
- Bade Aluko: Managing Partner, White Hibiscus Capital
- Bentzy Goldman: Founder, Perflo
- Berg Moe: Chairman, Gründervekst AS
- Bertha Kgokong: Founder & CEO, Tati Software
- Bhairav Patel: Managing Director, Atom CTO
- Brenda Wangari: Head of Portfolio Success, Madica
- Brian O. Sing'ora: Brian Obwora Sing'ora, Origee-Nation Ventures
- Charlotte Luzuka: Co-Founder & Investor, Dazzle Angels
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
- Cleo Johnson: Strategist, Marketing Maven
- Dali Lakhoua: VC Investment Officer, AfricInvest group
- Dana Ohana: CEO and Co-Founder, Big Consulting
- Deon Katz: CEO & co-Founder , Graphite Growth
- Devin Butler: Co-founder & CEO, Metaship
- Didier Vermeiren: Founder, Rialto
- Dimitri Anagnostopoulos: Partner, True North Partners
- Donald Vutlharhi Valoyi: Founder, Zulzi
- Dr. Ope Banwo: Attorney/Techfounder, Mobisoft360 Inc.
- Eitan Stern: Director & Lawyer, Legalese
- Farhat Bashir: Founding CEO, Seerab Technologies
- Florent Nduwayezu: Mr. , BESTSELLER FOUNDATION
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S Coaching
- Freddy Atangana: Founder & CEO, EKAMOU
- Galit Farkash: Corporate Counsel & Strategic Advisor, Galit Farkash
- Gareth Bleazard: CEO and Founder, Great North Road
- Gbite Oduneye: Founder and Managing Partner, ODBA
- Gift Iyere: B2B Sales Lead, 54Collective
- Giovanni Focaraccio: Product Manager, Potenza
- Greg Serandos: Founder & CEO, African Academy of Artificial Intelligence
- Guillermo Guzman: Local Leader, Founder Institute Colombia
- Idowu Akinde: Managing Director, Impact Hub Lagos
- Jabulani Zwane: Founder & CEO, Mindset Development Institute
- Jaco De Wet: Independent Consultant, Independent Consultant
- Jatin Kataria: Founder & MD, InMeSta + JK Venture Studio
- Jerry Oche: Co-founder/CEO, Zowasel
- Johann Ungerer: Director, 1099 Ventures, Digital Puppetry, LetsJam, WIP
- John Zabula: Founder, Revisall
- Kamal Hassan: Founding Partner, Loyal VC
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
- Kayimbi Ruben Mpanya: Strategic Projects Associate, Innovation Edge
- Kendrall Felder: Co-Founder & CEO, Cyber Alliance
- Keshni Morar: Managing Director, Founder Institute South Africa + Investable
- Kevin Chetty: Founder CEO, Macrocomm Financial Services / Xtenda Housing Finance
- Kopano Mere: Market Activation Lead, SmartWage
- Kyle Torrington: Co-Founder , Legal Legends
- Larry Yon, Ii: Co-Founder & President, Cyber Alliance
- Lily Makaleng: Director, Founder Institute South Africa + Founder@WanderfullySo
- Lundi Njomane: Director, Jozi Angels
- Marco Broccardo: CEO , Eurocom
- Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
- Mark Fritz: Managing Director, Procedor
- Mauricio Cardoso: Corporate Venture Manager, O POVO Communication Group
- Maushami Chetty: Founder and CEO, Aarya Legal & GDPR Bridge
- Michael O'donnell: Principal, StartupBiz.com LLC
- Michael Smith: Managing Director, Hillsdon Consulting Inc.
- Nevo Hadas: Director, & innovation
- Nicolas Ochmann: Director, Head of Solutions EMEA, Whatfix
- Noah Wallach: Founder, Hope OS
- Olivier Chas: Entrepreneur, Effective Marketing
- Omar Layachi: Local Leader, Founder Institute Morocco
- Omotayo Babatunde: Co-Founder & CEO, RewardHub
- Pambos Soteriades: Founder & CEO, PiSigma Consulting
- Patricia Rinke: Investment Manager, AfricInvest Group
- Paul Smith: Founder & CEO, Civitas
- Pommie Lutchman: Digital Executive (CIO/CTO/CDO) and Startup Mentor, PommieLutchman.com
- Preshan Govinder: Manager: Sales and Business Development, JSE
- Riccardo Petrantoni: Managing Director, Range Ventures
- Roheeni Bhana: Founder, Healthtech Launchpad
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Sabeeha Banubhai: Founder and Experience Director, Jack Studios
- Sabrina Dorman: Co-Founder, ZUMI
- Salmine Sassi: Entrepreneur in Residence, Seedstars
- Sameer Babbar: Director, SVB Group
- Sameer Sortur: Founding Partner, SquareCircle Ventures
- Sanjay Soni: Chief Visionary & Venture Architect, Jozi Angels
- Sanjay Bhana: Strategist, Thought leader, Reflective coach/mentor, Sanjay Bhana
- Sara Ledterman: General Partner, 3+ Ventures
- Sherif Nessim, Jedar Capital
- Sheriff Olujide: Managing Partner, SOCS GokSon Capital (SGC) Ventures
- Sienna Leis: Managing Director, Cova Experience Design
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Sola Adekanye: Founder, Open Innovation Access
- S'onqoba Vuba: Co-Founder and MD, Perpetu8
- STEPHAN WESSELS: CTO, Simply Financial Services
- Suhail Nakooda: Visa, Director: Business Development
- Tamzin Lovell: Founder & CEO, Artfundi
- Tarek Chelaifa: Senior Manager, GSMA
- Thaheer Mullins: Director & Partner, Savant
- Thembalethu Shangase: Head of Programmes, Naspers Labs
- Torrey Smith: Co-Founder & CEO, Endiatx
- Tracey Chas: Advisor, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Tyrone Moodley: Venture Associate, HAVAÍC
- Victoria Odimba: Founder, C Insights Africa
- Viola Llewellyn: Founder & CEO, The Tulle Box
- Vladimir Pletyukhin: Founder and Creative Director, Launch Deck
- Vwanganji Bowa: Founder/CEO, Mighty Fin
- Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
- Zolani Matebese: Chairman, Sendoff.app
- And many more to be announced.
Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 100 countries, the Founder Institute has helped launch some of the fastest-rising startups across 6 continents, including Udemy, Realty Mogul, iCarsClub, Itembase, goplaceit, Appota, and many more. The company's mission is to "Globalize Silicon Valley" and create sustainable startup ecosystems that will create one million new jobs worldwide.
The Founder Institute is the most challenging and effective step-by-step startup launch program for talented and motivated aspiring entrepreneurs. Our program gives you a structured process and constant feedback from expert mentors and a global network of entrepreneurs. 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.
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.
