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Program Dates
Oct 21, 2020 Feb 04, 2021
Deadline
Oct 21, 2020
Entrance Fee
€799
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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.

Critical Support Network

Join an Equity Collective of industry experts, startup mentors and fellow founders that are invested in your success.
Get access to a lifetime of support, partners and follow-up programs that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structure and Focus

Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.
Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders, industry experts and mentors.

Challenging Program

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you to get better every step of the way.
Get fast-tracked to our Funding Lab program and Virtual Demo Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Orientation
Oct 21, 2020
06:30pm EEST
Vision
Oct 22, 2020
06:30pm EEST
Customer Development
Oct 29, 2020
06:30pm EET
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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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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.

FI Finland - Nordics Mentors

Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.

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Charlotte Aschim

CEO and Co-Founder @ TotalCtrl
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Reidar Wasenius

CCO, Personal Brainer @ Breaks Finland Ltd
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Pekka Viilto

Co-Founder @ Rundit
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George Guerra

Founder @ ProfitableClients.com
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Ivana Milojevic

CEO @ FASTIDIOUS INC
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Laura Camurri

FI Partners

Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.

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