The Founder Institute (FI) a startup launch program that provides an intensive step-by-step curriculum for anyone who desires to build an impactful company, with help from some highly experienced startup founders, has announced the 2019 semester admission deadline.
Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. “CFA”, Co-Director, Founder Institute Lagos, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, in Lagos.
Agbata stated that the 2019 semester admission deadline is Sunday, June 2, 2019, noting that the cohort takes place weekly from Tuesday, June 6, 2019 until Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at GoDo.ng Hub, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.
In his words, ”with over 400 applications, 200+ accepted and 20+ paid founders, FI has been well received in Lagos by numerous founders.
“This is largely due to the fact that FI provides a proven, structured process towards startup launch in a way that increases chances of success.
“In addition to the fact that it has a global network and rugged curriculum that will shake, discipline, test but ultimately make you and your idea more market ready.”
Who is Founder Institute meant for?
Anyone who currently has a job but looking to Transit
The Founder Institute can help anyone validate their startup ideas, find co-founders and team members, and begin building their business before they take the risk of quitting their jobs.Click here to read the experience of JillieneHelman– an FI Graduate and Founder of Realty Mogul, one of the fastest growing real estate tech platforms in the world.
Anyone at the idea or pre-idea stage
FI can provide anyone interested with a structured process to improve their ideas, launch their company, and begin developing their product with the help of expert mentors and entrepreneurs.Click here to read the experience of DaanWeddenpohl – an FI Graduate and Founder of Peerby, a popular peer-to-peer lending app in Europe.
Anyone with previous experience in building a company
Such people can leverage the Founder Institute’s mentor and partner network to refine their offerings, recruit advisors, prepare for seed funding, and launch a global company.Click here to read the experience of Do Tuan Anh – an FI Graduate and Founder of Appota, a leading content distribution platform in Southeast Asia.
If you are interested and would like to learn more, visit our Overview Page, or complete an application on this portal.
Here is a testimonial from an FI graduate who went through the 14 weeks of the program and have this to say; “when I joined I had a vague vision of what business I wanted to create, but it was through the Founder Institute that I was able to turn this vague vision into a precise and concise idea, and turn that idea into a running business.
“I don’t think there’s another program that can provide that guidance”.
Founder Institute is the largest pre-seed accelerator in the world with 4k+ graduates, $800M+ funding, founders with $20B+ valuation and presently in 180+ cities including Lagos.
