The Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator, announces the launch of the FI Brasil Advisor Lab, a hybrid online and in-person program designed to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and an international network to effectively serve as advisors and board members for startups.
Program with Silicon Valley methodology
The FI Brasil Advisor Lab, with weekly sessions from 6 PM to 8 PM Brasília time, from October 10th to December 12th, 2024, offers a world-class innovation curriculum, weekly assignments, and reading materials, all within an intimate cohort environment of innovation leaders.
Who is the program for?
The program is designed for business professionals, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs seeking to expand their expertise as startup advisors, investors, and innovation leaders.
What will participants receive?
- Increased knowledge as a leader in innovation and startup advisor;
- Expanding the network of contacts with other high-caliber innovation leaders in Brazil;
- Mentorship and opportunity network through the Founder Institute's global network.
- Access to private networking events with investors in 2025 and materials for future bootcamp cohorts.
Investment and Program Structure
With a cost of $900, the program is conducted in Portuguese, and in-person networking sessions take place at the beginning and end of the program.
Program Calendar
Sessions include topics such as Advisory Practices, Vision and Mission, Client Development, Revenue and Business Models, Legal and Equity Issues, Go-to-Market and Scalability, Product Development, Co-founders and Board, and Financing.
The final session, on December 12th, will be an opportunity for participants to complete the program with a feedback session and hybrid/in-person networking.
Marco di Biase[Founder Institute director in Brazil highlights the transformative potential of the program: “The launch of the Brazil Advisor Lab marks an important step in developing mentors for the Brazilian startup ecosystem. We've observed a growing national interest in professional development within the market, particularly regarding strategic consulting and the role of advisors. This inaugural program aims to address this demand by connecting professionals with startups and providing robust training encompassing best practices and practical feedback with real companies.”]
How to Participate
Spaces are limited, and interested parties can apply directly through the program's official website, using this link:https://fi.co/bootcamp/bradvisorlab
