Founder Institute Jamaica

Applications are OPEN for our next Founder Showcase! If you’re a pre-seed that’s raised less than $250,000, this is the premier event to get your company in front of a global audience of investors, connectors, media, and more.

Apply by Sunday January 22nd to be considered http://bit.ly/showcase-pitch.

You can learn more about the 100% free application process at FounderShowcase.com/apply, and the event itself at FounderShowcase.com.

Apply to Pitch in the Next Founder Showcase on February 8th, 2023 Since 2009, The Founder Showcase has been the premier startup pitch event for pre-seed companies to present on the global stage. Join us on Wednesday, February

🧐 Curious about the upcoming Q1 2023 program for ready to raise ? Join us THIS WEEK for an open Info Session→ https://bit.ly/3iiWi6l (Online Event - Wed, Dec 7th @ 4pm PST)

💡 Join to get your questions answered! FI Alumni can APPLY NOW via the link at top of your Alumni Dashboard when you login your FI user profile - learn more about the post-program + see the full prerequisites at: FI.co/fundinglab

Funding Lab Info Session: Online Q&A [Open Zoom Meeting] Join us on this interactive Q&A meeting to learn about the Funding Lab post-program, exclusively for Founder Institute portfolio Alumni who are actively raising funding. This event will be hosted by Funding Lab's Program Lead, Jeremy Geiger.

The bar to raise startup funding is increasing, so we created this new guide to give founders insight into what we are seeing across the globe: https://bit.ly/3AXNfhV

We are very much seeing a 'back to basics' approach, which is healthy for the ecosystem. Companies with reasonable burn, and strong growth metrics/ unit economics are still raising funding, as they always have.

📈 Funding Lab Applications OPEN, for Ready to Raise→ https://bit.ly/3hcX9m7 ←Q1 2023 program final deadline December 18th!

🙋 Lab Program Prerequisites:
1️⃣ Working exclusively, full-time on the company
2️⃣ Have a functioning product (“Beta” at a minimum)
3️⃣ Demonstrable early customer demand or traction
4️⃣ Willing to spend 25+ hours / week for 3 months on
5️⃣ Team larger than two, including yourself

🌐 Applications OPEN for Founder Showcase November Pre-Seed Pitch Event→ https://bit.ly/3hYLNRI ←The is Silicon Valley's leading international startup pitch event, helping pre-seed learn, launch, and connect to .

🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW: Anyone building a pre-seed technology company with

Applications OPEN for Founder Showcase November Pre-Seed Pitch Event! If you are building a pre-seed startup and could use exposure to hundreds of international angel investors, media, and technology leaders, then start getting yo

🚀 Mark your calendars for the next Founder Institute Seed-Stage Alumni STONKS.com → https://bit.ly/3SFgCw8

🗓 Join us LIVE November 10th on .com to see FI portfolio companies pitch to , and answer questions about their ! FI Alumni have raised a collective $1.75B+ to date, and are building businesses people love across 95+ countries worldwide.

📣 We are very excited to announce that Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital will be joining the Founder Institute’s inaugural 'Venture Trailblazers' event on November 2nd!

🌐 This new event series is designed to connect world-leading , , and ecosystem leaders from across the globe to discuss the latest trends in and : https://bit.ly/3CWx3yU

📣 Meet the Investor & Mentor Lounge Hosts→ https://bit.ly/3JdszVO

The goal of (happening this coming Tuesday to Thursday, August 2nd - 4th!) is to facilitate meaningful and learning across the Network—as such, the event is designed to be very interactive, with an emphasis on video , including several live “lounges” with global and startup expert !

Meet the FounderX Investor & Mentor Lounge Hosts The goal of FounderX, happening this coming Tuesday to Thursday, August 2nd - 4th, is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning across the FI Network—as

👩‍💻 Join us in 1 WEEK for How They Did It: Success Stories & Tips from Top Entrepreneurs in Tech Event 👉 https://bit.ly/3xkey3k

At this live and interactive event you will hear from underrepresented startup experts from around the world who will share their success stories, best practices, and pitfalls to avoid, to help put you on your path to startup success.

How They Did It: Success Stories & Tips from Top Entrepreneurs in Tech Building a startup is hard, but it's even harder for minority and women-owned startups, and if you want to be successful in your startup journey, it pays to heed the advice of those who have walked a similar path yet have achieved success against all the odds. At this live and interactive event you....

🤑 Join us in 1 WEEK for Startup Revenue Models: How to Make Money & Not Become a Statistic 👉https://bit.ly/3GLjGS8

On this interactive online event, Dave Parker (Author of 'Trajectory Startup: Ideation—Product/Market Fit") will join us to share his experience in building companies with sustainable revenue.

Startup Revenue Models: How to Make Money & Not Become a Statistic While your startup idea may be unique, how you will make money is almost never unique. In fact, there are really only 14 revenue models used by successful tech companies today, and choosing the right one can produce a 24X increase in your startup's valuation. On this interactive online event, Dave P...

Quantum & Photonics Startup Ecosystem Report, with Nardo Manaloto → https://bit.ly/3M5VuuI (Video)

We were pleased to welcome Nardo Manaloto of Qubits Ventures last week for a live update on the latest developments in the strange and wonderful world of Quantum and Photonics technology and startups.

Quantum & Photonics Startup Ecosystem Report, with Nardo Manaloto (Video) As part of the Founder Institute’s Startup Ecosystem Leaders series, we were pleased to welcome Nardo Manaloto of Qubits Ventures last week for a live update on

Join us in 1 WEEK for FI50 Alumni Panel: Meet with the Fastest Growing Companies in 2021 👉 https://bit.ly/3GuXNq7

Join us and learn the tips and tricks to building a , ask the alumni about their experience in the FI program, and what you can expect to achieve in a startup .

Featured Alumni: bloomit.jo Periculum Grow For Me

FI50 Alumni Panel: Meet Founders with the Fastest Growing Companies in 2021 Founder Institute Alumni have raised over $1.5 billion in funding and are building businesses that matter across 6 continents. Join us for an interactive, online Q&A event to hear from founders that grew their companies the quickest over the last year and were featured in Founder Institute’s F...

🤝 Meet the Quantum & Photonics Startup Ecosystem, with Qubits Ventures & More 👉 https://bit.ly/3sJptSF (Video)

Quantum and Photonics technologies have a fast-growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs in this space are lucky to have so many resources available to help them on their journey.

Meet the Quantum & Photonics Startup Ecosystem, with Qubits Ventures & More (Video) As part of the Founder Institute’s continuing series of free online startup events for entrepreneurs worldwide, we were pleased to welcome a distinguished panel

Join us in 1 WEEK for Online Startup : Build & Share Ideas with Potential Customers 👉 https://bit.ly/3wFruSj

To form great startup ideas, it is absolutely critical to share your ideas and get from people in your

💸 How to Raise a $13M , with Liza Rodewald CEO of Instant Teams→ https://bit.ly/3rCXhjN (Video)

is one of the top military spouse led startups in the world, and raised a $13M Series A in March 2022 led by Tiger Global - the company completed the FI accelerator in winter 2018.

🌐 Want the latest startup news from the Founder Institute? Read our Founder Insights , 16 May 2022→ https://bit.ly/3yBOrag Latest edition featuring the FI50!

💌 at https://fndri.com/subscribe to get delivered fresh to your inbox every Monday!

🚀 RSVP to join the FI Silicon Valley cohort graduation NEXT THURSDAY (19 May), featuring an Alumni keynote speaker who just raised a $12M !→ https://bit.ly/3MVGhxg (Online Event)

Taj Adhav is the CEO of Leasecake, a leading platform for commercial lease and location management that just closed its $12M round led by PeakSpan Capital, and is a Silicon Valley 2019 Alumni—join us next week to hear the latest from , plus see a few "debut" presentations from the new graduating Alumni!

🌎 We are excited today to release the FI50: FI.co/50-LATAM ←Meet the Fastest Growing Startups Across from the World's Largest Pre-Seed Accelerator!

📈 Following our first global release, this new regional report highlights the companies from Founder Institute's portfolio across Central and South America that have grown most quickly over the past year, and aims bring attention to these fast-growing businesses.

This list of course includes scale-up companies that raised big institutional rounds over the past year, but also fast-growth earlier stage you may not have heard of yet, that are achieving impressive early growth metrics across more than 16+ cities and 2 continents!

🤩 FounderX 2022 🗓 FI Alumni, Mentors & Leaders: Mark your calendar for a VIP gathering this summer→ FounderX.com ←Happening August 2 - 4th, members of the network will gather online for a series of fun virtual events, group , and engaging talks from top keynote speakers!

🌐 The goal of is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning between the , , advisors, and ecosystem leaders in our network, spanning 95+ countries across 6 continents - if you are interested in proposing, organizing or even hosting a session or workshop, please complete the Call for Proposals Submission Form here: https://bit.ly/founder-x-proposals

💌 This private event is strictly invite only. Members of the network will be able register using the access code provided upon invitation - only FI and VC Lab Alumni, Mentors, Local Leaders, Investors, and Partners are able to attend.

FounderX: VIP Gathering of the Founder Institute Network of Startup Entrepreneurs FounderX (fX) is a VIP conference for startup investors, angels, entrepreneurs, advisors, mentors, and founders from across the globe. The goal of FounderX is to facilitate meaningful connections and learning between members of the Founder Institute's Global network of technology entrepreneurs.

🥽 The Is Coming: Why Your Business Needs To Prepare Now→ https://bit.ly/380f6SI

Ideas to get your company ready for , from reaching new customers, to building new , and prepping for the & of the future

🚀 7 Fast-Growth Selected to Pitch in April 6th Founder Showcase→ https://fndri.com/ShowcaseApril2022

Congratulations to the of Equalicert, NuLife Virtual, Aplicate, Slice Content Technologies, Inc., Mae - Making Auto Easy, Storius and Blawesome - JOIN US WEDNESDAY to see them and answer your questions live!

Plus, a discussion with keynote speaker David Cohen (co-founder & chairman of Techstars) and several sessions to connect with the hundreds of international , , and executives in attendance

👥 Visit our new FAQ for → https://bit.ly/3ISWbab

Find resources and answers here to your questions about finding a , maintaining co-founder relationships, and more!

NEXT WEEK 🗓️ Learn How to Create an Admired Company Brand, with Fabian Geyrhalter→ https://bit.ly/3ImzU3L (Online Event)
Fabian Geyrhalter is a Brand Strategist and Creative Director who was born in , Austria and has been living in for over half his life. Join us to learn how any venture can turn into an admired , if developed in an intrinsic, holistic, and methodological manner.

TOMORROW 🗓️ AMA + Founder Institute Info Session with Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Greechan→ https://bit.ly/3FitXnn
💡If you are interested in learning about the Founder Institute methodology and asking the CEO questions, then JOIN US for this live and interactive event, and come ready with your questions!

NEXT WEEK 🗓️ + Founder Institute Info Sessions with Co-Founder & CEO Jonathan Greechan→ https://bit.ly/3qfvSCL (December 29th & 30th)

💡If you are interested in learning about the methodology and asking the CEO questions, then join us at one of these live and interactive online events & come ready with your questions!

Why Gen Z Will Make The Thrive→ https://bit.ly/3IzIz3T Founder Institute CEO Jonathan Greechan writes via Crunchbase,
"By 2030, will become the largest demographic in the world economy, earning $33 trillion, or 27 percent of global income. Members of this generation are already putting their money to good use, starting companies and new funds."

Read the full story linked above to learn more!

Curious about the FI program Experience? Join us this coming Wednesday, December 15th for our next Alumni Panel→ https://bit.ly/3y4miXb
Featuring:
- Emma Clark, Co-Founder at The Sauce
- Fracois Wayenberg, CEO at Ajinomatrix
- Swathi Arulguppe Nagendra, CEO & Founder of BetterMeal

Gain insights into building a tech-enabled + what you can expect achieve by joining an at this interactive Q&A event!

FI Alumni Panel: Meet Founders that Graduated FI and Ask Questions Alumni of the Founder Institute pre-seed startup accelerator have raised nearly $1 billion in funding and are building some of the world's fastest growing technology businesses. Join us for an interactive, online Q&A event where you can learn the tips and tricks to building a startup, ask the al...

⏱️LIVE in 1 HOUR→ https://bit.ly/3pb16KZ ←JOIN US for the Global Founder Showcase: Pre-Seed Startup Pitch & Networking Event, with special guest Brant Cooper!
Watch presentations from promising across the globe, and connect with the hundreds of international , investors, advisors and executives in attendance - STARTING SOON!

How to Pitch Your Startup: Everything You Need to Know.

A founder’s ultimate success is dependent on others buying into his or her vision. One of your most powerful tools in achieving this objective is the pitch deck. The reality is that phenomenal pitches aren’t thrown together in a weekend—they are thoughtfully contemplated, tested, and refined.

In this guide, you will learn exactly what it takes to create a compelling deck, deliver a memorable presentation, and stand out from the crowd 👉 http://bit.ly/2UNUQZn

Do you have an idea to help change the world for the better? Send us your 30 second at fi.co/good for an opportunity to join our global Online Demo Day & much more!

On this latest Founder Insight podcast episode 🎧 hear as Mark Frohnmayer (Founder & President of EV manufacturer Arcimoto) and Adeo Ressi (Founder Institute CEO) discuss clean technologies, and how to launch startups that solve the world’s biggest problems ➡️ http://bit.ly/2OxEBvx Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!

Founders: Do you have a startup or business idea that could help make the world a better place? Submit your 30-second pitch video at fi.co/good to join the campaign, with opportunities to pitch your impactful startup idea to investors in our global Online Demo Day, and onstage at 4YFN. Full details at fi.co/good!

Happy International Women's Day! Jilliene Helman is the Founder & CEO of RealtyMogul, a Los Angeles company that is among the most successful startups in the FI global portfolio.

Gender Equality & Women's Health are 2 core initiatives of the competition - learn more, and pitch us your idea to change the world for the better, at fi.co/good.

Entrepreneurs must inspire confidence: in their brand and business model, and from their investors, team, key partners, and early customers. So founders: what do you find that people respond well to? How do you inspire confidence in your vision and venture?

Simply upload a 30-second pitch video to fi.co/good telling us how your startup or business idea will help change the world for the better (*filmed from a phone is great, no added production necessary)!

Pitch for Purpose competition gives founders an opportunity to win:
-A presentation slot on our Global Online Demo Day (https://fi.co/demo) syndicated across 15+ countries and featuring VC panelist judges
-A presentation slot onstage at one of the next 4YFN - 4 Years from Now conferences in either Shanghai 2019, LA 2019, or Barcelona 2020
-Office Hours with top Silicon Valley advisors

On this latest Scaling Session podcast episode 🎧 hear from Javelin Venture Partners Managing Director Jed Katz, as he talks about how to best attract early investment and grow new tech startups from pre-launch to Series A stage.

Jed is an entrepreneur and investor, with a portfolio that includes Peloton, Niantic, and Carbon Health. Also available on Apple Podcasts & Spotify ➡️ http://bit.ly/2OxEBvx

¿Qué es un Inversionista Angel? 👼 Escrito por David Sandino, Líder Local del Instituto Fundador Honduras 🇭🇳 http://bit.ly/2TQ5X3b

"Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs." - Farrah Gray

How to Make an App When You Can't Code (a Step-by-Step Guide) via Hayden Field
Got a great idea? How to launch and test app in a crowded marketplace, featuring FI Co-Founder Jonathan Greechan, by http://snip.ly/tv1x9k ://www.entrepreneur.com/article/328159

Less talking, more doing. Learn about how FI helps Founders to drive innovation with purpose at fi.co/good

Moonshots and Design: an Interview with Milan's Startup Experts. Maria Matloub (Founder of ggut Design) and Peter Lazou (Founder of SportScientia) sit down with the Founder Institute's Global Marketing Manager Rachel Sheppard to discuss design-thinking, adventurous startups, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the global startup scene. Maria and Peter are both key advisors in the Milan startup ecosystem and they are the leaders of FI's Milan accelerator program. 🎧➡️ http://bit.ly/2OxEBvx

Startup Hiring = Finding "FSO"​ (Figure S**t Out) People

Are you looking for the right types of people?

linkedin.com The ability to learn things quickly is one of the most important skills Founders need, because when you have a blank canvas absolutely everything needs to get done. It doesn't matter if you hate legal, accounting, or sales, you are going to (at least) learn the basics to get the business to a point