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Build the Next Great Company in Munich

Build a fundable, global company with a proven process, experienced mentors, and practical AI tools that help you move faster.

Virtual
Program Dates
Oct 27, 2026 Jan 27, 2027
Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Entrance Fee
$1149
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Build with AI, Guided by Experts

Turn your ambition into momentum with practical AI agents, focused weekly sprints, experienced mentors, and founders building alongside you.

Move Faster with AI Support

Use purpose-built AI agents to research, plan, and execute
Build on a proven company-building process refined since 2009

Stay Focused on What Matters

Make meaningful progress through clear weekly deliverables
Cut through complexity and always know your next move

Pair AI Speed with Human Insight

Get weekly feedback on your pitch, progress, and data from experienced mentors
Use office hours to work through the decisions that matter most

Session Calendar

See how each focused session moves you closer to a stronger, fundable company.

Kickoff
Oct 27, 2026
06:30pm CET
Vision
Oct 28, 2026
06:30pm CET
Validation
Nov 04, 2026
06:30pm CET

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FI Grad Company

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.

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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.

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Udemy (IPO, 2021)

Events

Meet ambitious founders and startup experts at an upcoming local or global event, and leave with ideas you can put to work right away.

Ecosystem Highlights

We're your local chapter! We live here and we want to grow along with you. Leverage our deep connections in the Munich 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

Ready to Build Smarter and Move Faster?

Start with proven structure, practical AI support, and people invested in your success.

Leadership

Build with proven startup leaders who know the journey and are ready to help you take the next bold step.

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Amanda Fornal

Founder @ Founder Buddies
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Ferdinand Muehlhaeuser

Managing Director Germany @ Founder Institute Germany
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Kai Malkwitz

Impact Director @ Founder Institute Berlin / Germany
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Mohammad Hossein Tavangar

Director @ Founder Institute
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Nathan Evans

Fintech Founder @ Stealth Startup
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Rikke Klitskov

CMO @ BeHumbo

Mentors

Learn from experienced mentors who will challenge your thinking, sharpen your decisions, and help you move forward with confidence.

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Matthias Henze

CEO @ Jimdo
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Eckart Burgwedel

Co-Founder & CEO @ Uberchord
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Marc Bernath

CEO and Co-Founder @ .GUT
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Peter Galante

CEO and Co-Founder @ Innovative Language
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Tyler Crowley

Tyler Crowley - Founder & CEO, Skweal (Paris FI) @ Skweal
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Kim Körber

CSO & Co-Founder @ inga.

FI Partners

Expand your reach through trusted connections to ecosystem organizations, investors, and industry experts.

Find the Founder Institute program that best fits your location and schedule.

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