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Venture Institute Cohort 6

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 2BN. 

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 Venture Institute Cohort 6 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Venture Institute Cohort 6 program is Jan 12, 2026, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Sprint 1 - Orientation

Learn about the Venture Institute

Date: Jan 22, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 2 - Venture Capital Basics

Date: Jan 29, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 3 - VC Firm Structures

Date: Feb 04, 2026
Starts at: 06:00 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

In this third Sprint, you are going to aggressively start calling and emailing LPs to validate interest and build momentum towards your close. It is mission critical for the success of your closing that you speak with as many Limited Partners as possible this week. 


Sprint 4 - Venture Performance

Date: Feb 12, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 5 - Limited Partners

Date: Feb 19, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 6 - Venture Deals

Date: Mar 10, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 7 - Venture Operations

Date: Mar 19, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 8 - Venture Accounting

Date: Mar 26, 2026
Starts at: 09:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)

Sprint 9 - Venture Careers

Date: Apr 02, 2026
Starts at: 10:00 am (America/Los_Angeles)