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Build an Amazing Company in North Carolina

The Founder Institute provides a global support network and a proven methodology to get your startup to traction and funding

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Program Dates
Oct 16, 2026 Jan 09, 2027
Deadline
Nov 10, 2026
Entrance Fee
$1299
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The Agentic Experience

You don't have to do it alone. Alongside other like-minded entrepreneurs, you will build your business in a structured, proven process.

Critical Support Network

Join an Equity Collective of helpful startup mentors and founders that are invested in your success.
Get access to a lifetime of support programs and partners that far exceeds any comparable program.

Structured Methodology

Know what to work on, and when, with our proven business-building sprints and structured process.
Build a company with impact by leveraging the world's largest network of startup founders and mentors.

Challenging Process

Less than 40% of Founders make it through the program because we challenge you every step of the way.
Get fast-tracked to our FI Fundraising program and Virtual Funding Days, giving you the best chance to get funding.

Session Calendar

Below are the dates for the upcoming program

Onboarding
Oct 16, 2026
06:00pm EDT
Kickoff
Oct 17, 2026
06:00pm EDT
Vision
Oct 24, 2026
06:00pm EDT
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FI Grad Company

From our Silicon Valley chapter, Udemy is the global leader in online learning, with nearly 200,000 courses. The company went public on the NASDAQ in October 2021, raising $421 million.

FI Grad

The real question is: can the Founder Institute be game-changing for your business? The answer is yes. Without FI, Udemy may have never raised any money.

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Udemy (IPO, 2021)

FI North Carolina Mentors

Build a business efficiently through video conferences, office hours, and material reviews from a roster of top startup mentors.

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Tovit Neizer

Chief Storyteller and communication strategist @ Yellow Bricks
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Paul Mosenson

Owner @ NuSpark Consulting and NuSpark Media
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Jerah Siegal

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Ben Stacey

CEO @ Pitchverk
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Don Samoil

Managing Partner @ Trusted Scale
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Trevor Longino

Founder & CEO @ CrowdTamers

FI Partners

Get special deals and support worth over $3 million from top support organizations and partners.

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