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TheFunded Now Has A Founder’s Institute
May 5 2009

I just heard about this and it sounds pretty interesting.  You don’t have to relocate to take advantage of this program.

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TheFunded Founder Institute is a new founder-centric incubator that trains new and seasoned entrepreneurs the best practices for building next generation companies. The unique 4-month program offers remote participation, the industry’s most founder-friendly terms, focused mentorship and training from renowned CEOs, resources from leading service partners, fundraising opportunities at fair market value, and shared equity upside among all participants in the companies formed. Passionate Founders can apply today at www.FounderInstitute.com – registration for the Summer 2009 Semester ends on May 10th, 2009.

Why was the Founder Institute Created?

The National Venture Capital Association recently reported that VC fundraising dropped nearly 40% in Q1 of 2009. In these dire economic times, only the highest quality, most disciplined new businesses will proliferate – and The Founder Institute was created from the ground up to create such businesses. Our focus on quality is evident in our process;

–        Institute Founders receive guidance from renowned, experienced start-up CEO Mentors.

–        The Institute’s unique equity-sharing model aligns incentives and ensures maximum effort from all parties involved. When one of the Institute’s companies does well, all of the participating companies benefit – and when the Institute’s Mentors help the participating companies, they share in the upside as well.

–        The Institute focuses Founders on non-abstract, critical company-building assignments that build successful businesses in a weekly, step-by-step fashion.

–         The Institute helps Founders secure investment at market rates and under the best possible terms – instead of forcing a valuation or equity purchase at a premature stage.

–        The Institute does not require Founders to relocate or live on reduced incomes.

–        The Institute sets up regular meetings with investors and the public throughout the company-building process to increase quality and focus.

–         Institute Partners provide discounted or free services, so Founders can focus more time and resources on building the business.

Great Founders are often overlooked by the current entrepreneurial ecosystem, and innovative startups have a dramatic positive effect on the global economy. TheFunded Founder Institute aims to help the global economy by helping smart people start new, high-quality businesses.

For more information, visit www.FounderInstitute.com, or contact jonathan@thefunded.com.

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2 Comments on “TheFunded Now Has A Founder’s Institute”

  1. 1 Mike Durell said at 3:35 PM on May 13th, 2009:

    Not Having to relocate is the great thing about the program, and providing market rates for secure investments is the icing.

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  2. 2 Aruni said at 7:41 PM on May 14th, 2009:

    @Mike – that is a good thing about the program. I hope all of these various programs help stimulate some entrepreneurial activity!