The Founder Institute is an AI-native company builder. Since 2009 we have helped launch 9,000+ companies now valued at $20B+, trained 750,000+ founders, and built a network of 40,000+ mentors and investors across 200+ cities in 100+ countries. We work like the early-stage startups we support: fast-moving, autonomous, and driven by a "let's figure it out" mindset. If you want a front-row seat to the agentic window, where a single person can now build a billion-dollar company, and you want to help make that happen at global scale, this is where you do it. We are direct about the fact that FI is demanding. For the right people, it is the most rewarding work of their careers.
// Benefits
Perks & benefits
Remote-first, work from anywhere
Core hours 7 AM to Noon Pacific for overlap
Unlimited PTO
Equity in graduating cohort companies
Learn directly from top founders, investors, and executives
Growth opportunities from inside the company
Access to FI's global network of 40,000+ mentors and investors
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our AI-native company-building programs have helped over 9,000 entrepreneurs raise over 2BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
