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Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Kolkata

The Founder Institute is the world's most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Program Dates
Dec 09, 2016 May 10, 2017
Deadline
Dec 9, 2016
Entrance Fee
$375
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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

In development since 2009
Updated frequently based on global feedback

Highly Structured and Sequential

Clear growth sprints with weekly deliverables
Engineered to reduce complexity and help you focus

Constant Feedback from Mentors

10 Weekly Feedback Sessions and Office Hours on your pitch, progress, and data to help you make the right decisions
Office hours provide individual, personalized time with industry experts

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Orientation
Dec 09, 2016
06:00pm +06
Vision and Ideas
Dec 10, 2016
04:00pm +06
Research and Customer Development
Dec 17, 2016
04:00pm +06
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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 Kolkata startup ecosystem to propel your business forward.

Connect with Top Partners and Investors
Network with local Founders
Raise your startup's status in the ecosystem

Mentors

Our Mentors bring real-life experience and expertise so you can make timely decisions quickly.

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Shivam Shah

Partner @ Augment Ventures
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Harshvardhan Neotia

Chairman @ Ambuja Neotia group
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Alok Patnia

CEO & Founder @ Taxmantra (TM Solutions Private Limited)
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Pradyumna Dalmia

CEO @ Calcutta Angels Network
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Siddharth Nautiyal

Investment Partner @ Omidyar Network
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Sagar Daryani

Co-Founder & CEO @ Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd.

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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 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.


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