After the success of the first edition, the Founder Institute is launching a second edition in Luxembourg to help aspiring entrepreneurs build the company of their dreams.
by: Silicon Luxembourg
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The Founder Institute, the world’s premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program, announced today that it is officially launching a second chapter in Luxembourg. The first edition, run in the first semester of 2019, successfully graduated 10 startups, now operating across multiple industries such as Artificial Intelligence, Aviation, Cyber Security, Education, FinTech, Human Resources, Legal, Real Estate, Social, Travel & Tourism and more.
Overall, the Founder Institute aims to launch over 20 meaningful and enduring technology companies per year in Luxembourg. Applications to the program are open now, and anyone interested in working with Luxembourg’s top startup mentors to launch a technology company is welcome to apply to the Luxembourg Founder Institute here.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Luxembourg Founder Institute will host a series of free startup events for the general public, where attendees can learn how to build a company and learn more about the program.
“Luxembourg’s advanced startup ecosystem made it an excellent location for the Founder Institute program, given the success of the first cohort. Our updated curriculum provides talented founders with the structure, expert mentorship, and worldwide network necessary to create a global company and we are looking forward to onboard the second cohort.” says Adeo Ressi, Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute.
For aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs up to the challenge, the Founder Institute’s comprehensive step-by-step program provides the structure, mentor support, and global network of entrepreneurs needed to start an enduring company. The Founder Institute is the only program of its kind that focuses on people versus ideas, accepts founders with day jobs, and shares equity with all participants. Founder Institute Graduate companies include fast-rising startups across 6 continents like Udemy, Realty Mogul, Travelcar, goplaceit, Appota, and many more.
Growing Leadership Team
A new local leadership team has been established by Anna Radulovski (Partner at Tech Family Ventures) and Ivo Radulovski (Partner at Tech Family Ventures), which are moving into a more global role at the Founder Institute as Regional Managers. The Luxembourg Chapter will be led by local startup leaders Sabrina Lemaire (Digital Evangelist, Marketing & Communication Director, Coach & Trainer), Orkun Özbatur (Senior Product Manager in Amazon, Founder of Concio and product speaker), Matteo Ressa (Tech Product Manager, Founder and CEO at ChefPassport), Arnold Spruit (Non Executive Director and Business Advisor), Oleksandr Pachkal (Financial Controller, Business Analyst, Startup Enthusiast, cofounder of Tallocate) and supported by entrepreneurs in residence Lee Franck (RealtyImpact) and Vasil Boychev (Bulcode).
Anybody who is interested can apply to the Luxembourg Founder Institute here.
Anyone who applies by the Early Admissions Deadline on 2019, October 10th is eligible for a variety of scholarships – including the Female Founder Fellowship, which is offered to
best overall female applicant.
