Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Columbus
The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
Virtual FirstProgram Dates
Early Deadline
Jul 27, 2025Early Entrance Fee
$599 $699
The Core Experience
You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.
Proven Process to Build Quickly & Cheaply
Highly Structured and Sequential
Constant Feedback from Mentors
Session Calendar
Below are the dates for the upcoming program
Featured Grad
From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.
The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.
Join an Online Information Session
Sign up for an upcoming info session to learn more and chat with our team. There are several sessions per week across most time zones.
Events
Join us for an upcoming event - local or global - to meet other founders and experts. Learn what you need to know now to scale your startup.
FI Chicago - Wisconsin Winter 2025 Graduation: Meet the New Companies
Founder Institute Online Information Session
Founder’s Guide to AI: Creating Effective Content with AI
Entrepreneurship Education: Lessons from Startup Accelerators
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Ecosystem Highlights
We're your local chapter! We live here and we want to grow along with you. Leverage our deep connections in the Columbus startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.
Mentors
Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.
FI Partners
Quickly increase connections to other ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,800 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN 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.
