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The Founder Institute is proud to return to JakartaHong KongKuala LumpurManila, and Tokyo this spring to help local founders build meaningful and enduring tech companies. Since first arriving in 2012, the Founder Institute has helped launch more than 60 companies in Asia's constantly expanding tech startup scene, and plans to help launch even more in the future.

With a reputation for recruiting top entrepreneurs and startup experts as Directors and Mentors, the Founder Institute has caught the attention of major media channels throughout the continent, including Tech In Asia, e27, Newsbytes, Startups HK, Next Up Asia, and many more.

Numerous companies from our previous semesters in Asia have achieved considerable success after graduating from our rigorous program, and have made a positive impact on their local startup ecosystems. Notable Founder Institute Graduates from the region include:

  • Appota (Hanoi): a mobile content distribution platform that allows developers and game publishers to effectively distribute their content to the Vietnam mobile user population.
  • IndoTrading.com (Jakarta): a business directory that connects business to business and help them to have an online presence.
  • Pouch (Jakarta): a mobile application that allows customers to collect all their paper loyalty cards in one place.
  • TimeFlair (Manila): an online staffing platform that helps SME's finish tasks in 48 hours or less with a team of project managers.
  • Travelcar (Jakarta): a shuttle/car reservation system that helps travelers reserve their seat quickly and easily.
  • Vault Dragon (Singapore): a hassle-free, secure, and on-demand urban storage solution with flexible terms.
  • And many more!

The Founder Institute is currently enrolling in Jakarta, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, and Tokyo. If you think you have what it takes to build an innovative and impactful tech company, apply to the Founder Institute today, or attend one of our free startup events.

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