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Vibe Coding Startup Bootcamp

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 Vibe Coding Startup Bootcamp program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Vibe Coding Startup Bootcamp program is Sep 14, 2025, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Onboarding

Learn about the Vibe Coding Bootcamp

Date: Sep 09, 2025
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Welcome to the Onboarding Sprint of the Vibe Coding Startup Bootcamp! To hit the ground running, you can begin working on the Onboarding deliverables as soon as you enroll. Good luck, and let’s vibe code your idea into a reality!

Kickoff & Scoping Your MVP

Date: Sep 16, 2025
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Kickoff & Scoping Your MVP is a live session with a Mentor designed to introduce you to the bootcamp, outline what to expect over the next sessions, and explore Lean Startup techniques together to scope the first virsion of your MVP to work on. Following the session, you have to complete the Kickoff & Scoping Your MVP Sprint.

Prompt Engineering & Vibe Coding Your MVP

Date: Sep 18, 2025
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Join this live demo session to learn how to master prompt enginnering. This session will provide you with the basic knowledge, hands-on techniques, and AI tools to vibe code your MVP.

App Integrations & Optimizing Your MVP

Date: Sep 23, 2025
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Join this live demo session to learn how to implement automations and key third-party integrations to your prototype. Ensure the core functionality of your MVP works and you're ready go live. Let’s make progress together!


Customer Feedback & Refining Your MVP

Date: Sep 25, 2025
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Join this last session to explore the Lean Startup approach in gathering customer feedback. It's time to quickly launch, measure and learn from the launch of your MVP. Let's rock!

Post Program Resources

The 4 month Core-Program is just the beginning. We have developed extensive support programs and resources for our Alumni that far exceed any other comparable startup program.

Continued Support

FI Alumni
  • Dedicated Alumni Support Team in Silicon Valley
  • Access to the world's largest network of mentors and investors (35,000+)
  • Private Alumni mailing lists
  • $2M+ in partner discounts
  • Invites to FI sessions & network events
  • Potentail introductions to investors

Post-Programs

Founder Lab
  • A series of virtual advisory programs where you work with our Silicon Valley HQ team to reach next milestones
  • Funding Lab helps get your lead investor within 6 months
  • P/M Fit Lab (2023) helps you get to Product Market Fit
  • FI Venture Network helps you get intros to investors
  • 100% customized and FREE for Alumni