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Venture Institute Cohort 7

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 7 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Venture Institute Cohort 7 program is Jun 08, 2026, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Sprint 1 - Orientation

Learn about the Venture Institute

Date: Jul 09, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 2 - Venture Capital Basics

Date: Jul 16, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 3 - VC Firm Structures

Date: Jul 23, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

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: Jul 30, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 5 - Limited Partners

Date: Aug 06, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 6 - Venture Deals

Date: Aug 27, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 7 - Venture Operations

Date: Sep 03, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 8 - Venture Accounting

Date: Sep 10, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)

Sprint 9 - Venture Careers

Date: Sep 17, 2026
Starts at: 12:00 pm (America/New_York)