Silicon Valley Spring 2024

Program Schedule

Our flagship 'FI Core' program combines structured sprints with constant feedback to help you reach the milestones needed for investment and growth.

Jan 21

Early Application Deadline

Feb 25

Final Application Deadline

Mar 13 04:00 pm week 1

How to Overcome the Internal Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur

Understanding the significance of addressing internal struggles is crucial for entrepreneurs striving for success. Join us for an enlightening webinar where Jonathan Greechan and Alex Raymond will uncover practical strategies to overcome common obstacles such as burnout, impostor syndrome, and self-imposed limitations. Gain invaluable insights on maintaining balance and mindfulness amidst the journey of entrepreneurship, ensuring sustainable growth aligned with your core values. Don't miss out on this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools needed to conquer your inner demons while fostering professional success.

Date
Mar 13, 2024
Time
07:00pm EDT
Sprints
Mar 13 06:00 pm week 1

Accelerator Kickoff

Mar 14 06:00 pm week 1

Vision & Mission

Mar 18 10:00 am week 1

How to Drive B2B Sales Growth with LinkedIn & Social Selling

Mar 20 10:00 am week 2

How to Optimize Fundraising Efforts through Strategic Marketing Techniques

Mar 21 06:00 pm week 2

Customer Development

Mar 25 10:00 am week 2

Crafting a Compelling Pitch: Secrets to Capturing Investors' Interest

Mar 27 05:00 pm week 3

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas (Interactive Online Event)

Mar 28

Refund Deadline

Mar 28 06:00 pm week 3

Revenue & Business Models

Apr 03 10:00 am week 4

Pitch Lounge: Get Feedback on Your 1-Minute Pitch Idea from Startup Experts

Apr 04 06:00 pm week 4

Pitch Mastery

Apr 11 06:00 pm week 5

Mentor Idea Review

Apr 15 10:00 am week 5

Ask a Startup Investor Anything, with Tahira Dosani (Managing Partner of ResilienceVC)

Apr 18 10:00 am week 6

Mentor Idea Review #2 - European Mentors

Apr 18 10:00 am week 6

Founder Showcase: Startup Pitch & Networking Event

Apr 18 06:00 pm week 6

Legal & Equity

Apr 24 10:00 am week 7

How to Acquire Your First Customers with Actionable SEO Strategies

Apr 24 10:00 am week 7

Bonus Session: Funding Lab and Alumni Support with Ryan Micheletti, Head of Operations at FI

Apr 25 06:00 pm week 7

Go-to-Market & Scale

May 01 05:00 pm week 8

Co-Founders Connect: Find a Business Partner Online

May 02 06:00 pm week 8

Product Development

May 08 10:00 am week 9

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas (Interactive Online Event)

May 09 09:00 am week 9

Innovation Series: Connecting Corporates & Startups with Open Innovation

May 09 06:00 pm week 9

Investor Progress Review

May 15 10:00 am week 10

Startup Founders' Guide to Building an Effective Go-To-Market Strategy

May 16 06:00 pm week 10

Co-Founders & Team

May 22 10:00 am week 11

Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder

May 23 10:00 am week 11

How to Build a Fundable Start-up Brand

May 23 06:00 pm week 11

Growth

May 27 05:00 pm week 11

Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback

May 30 06:00 pm week 12

Funding

Jun 05 05:00 pm week 13

Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Kalsoom Lakhani (GP of i2i Ventures)

Jun 10 05:00 pm week 13

How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas

Jun 12 10:00 am week 14

Employee to Entrepreneur: How to Make the Transition to Startup Founder

Jun 13 10:00 am week 14

Graduation

week 15+

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