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Idea to App Bootcamp Cohort 3

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 Idea to App Bootcamp Cohort 3 program below.

The Final Application Deadline for the Idea to App Bootcamp Cohort 3 program is Apr 19, 2026, and you can apply to the program at FI.co/join.

Onboarding

Learn about the Vibe Coding Bootcamp

Date: Apr 13, 2026
Starts at: 06:00 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

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 First Product

Date: Apr 20, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

The bootcamp starts with an opportunity to share your startup idea, define the scope of your first product, and identify the key assumptions you need to validate with real customers.

Using AI to Build Your Product

Date: Apr 22, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

Speed is your advantage as a solo founder. This session gives you the hands-on techniques and AI tools to turn your product spec into a working app — no coding required.

Refining Your Product & Preparing to Launch

Date: Apr 27, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

Done is better than perfect — especially when the goal is learning from customers. This session helps you polish your product and prepare it for real users.

Launch, Learn & Validate with Real Customers

Date: Apr 29, 2026
Starts at: 05:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles)

Building the product is only half the journey. This session focuses on putting your product in front of real customers using lean startup methods to find out if you have a business.