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VC Lab Cohort 17

At the Founder Institute, you won't "learn" how to build a business. Rather, you will build your business alongside top startup experts using a proven, structured process that has helped some of the world's fastest growing companies raise over $1.85BN. 

Our core program includes a series of challenging growth sprints, in addition to Weekly Feedback Sessions where you will receive constant feedback on your progress from experienced Mentors and Investors. 

See the schedule for the VC Lab Cohort 17 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the VC Lab Cohort 17 program is Feb 03, 2025, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Sprint 0 - Orientation

Date: Feb 20, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 1 - Thesis Development

Date: Feb 27, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 2 - Venture Team

Date: Mar 06, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 3 - Deal Warehouse

Date: Mar 13, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 4 - Thesis Review

Date: Mar 20, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 5 - Firm Positioning

Date: Apr 03, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 6 - Fund Presentation

Date: Apr 10, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 7 - Limited Partners

Date: Apr 17, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 8 - Deck Review

Date: Apr 24, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 9 - Fund Economics

Date: May 08, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 10 - Data Room

Date: May 15, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 11 - Pitch Meetings & Funnel

Date: May 22, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 12 - Pipeline Review

Date: May 29, 2025
Starts at: 09:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 13 - Fund Closing Strategy

Date: Jun 12, 2025
Starts at: 08:00 am (America/New_York)