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Startup Ideation Bootcamp Cohort 4

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 Startup Ideation Bootcamp Cohort 4 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Startup Ideation Bootcamp Cohort 4 program is Apr 26, 2026, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Onboarding

Learn about the Founder Institute

Date: Apr 23, 2026
Starts at: 08:30 pm (America/New_York)

Welcome to the Onboarding Sprint of the Startup Ideation Bootcamp! To hit the ground running, you can begin working on the Onboarding deliverables as soon as you enroll and unlock access. Keep in mind that access to a Feedback Session with Mentors will be granted only to those who complete the work during the first 5 Sprints. Good luck, and let’s make your idea a reality!

Kickoff & Ideation

Date: Apr 28, 2026
Starts at: 08:30 pm (America/New_York)

Kickoff & Ideation is a live session with a Mentor designed to introduce you to the bootcamp, outline what to expect over the next weeks, and explore ideation techniques together. Following the session, you have one week to complete the Kickoff & Ideation Sprint. Keep in mind that you will unlock access to the Feedback session with mentors after you complete the deliverables in the first 5 Sprints. Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrOvRFo_CKw Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NTjsW5iw5WLlArSjaD5P2kb9WG_TjhmA/view?usp=share_link

Customer Validation

Date: Apr 30, 2026
Starts at: 08:30 pm (America/New_York)

Join the Customer Validation live session with a mentor to explore proven best practices for validating your ideas, conducting customer interviews, and uncovering valuable insights. After the session, dive into this week’s Sprint and continue advancing your idea validation. Remember, completing the tasks in the first 5 Sprints will grant you access to the Feedback Session. Let’s make progress together! 

Startup Idea Feedback 1

Date: May 05, 2026
Starts at: 08:30 pm (America/New_York)

Join this week's Startup Idea Feedback sessions and get feedback and guidance from mentors. This is the final week of the bootcamp so come prepared to pitch you idea and make the most of the interaction with FI mentors. Good luck!

Startup Idea Feedback 2

Date: May 07, 2026
Starts at: 08:30 pm (America/New_York)

Join this week's Startup Idea Feedback sessions and get feedback and guidance from mentors. This is the final week of the bootcamp so come prepared to pitch you idea and make the most of the interaction with FI mentors. Good luck!