Common Questions
Answers to some of the most common questions about the Founder Institute.
- Am I a fit for The Founder Institute even though I'm non-technical?
- Are you hiring? How do I apply to work for the Founder Institute?
- Can I speak to someone in person?
- Can the Founder Institute help me get my visa? Does the FI help with housing?
- How does the Equity Collective work? I don't understand the Equity Collective allocation.
- How is the Founder Institute different from a seed-accelerator program, like Y Combinator or Techstars?
- I would like to know more about the program before I pay anything. Is that possible?
- I would like to meet with someone at the Founder Institute to talk about my Startup. Can you advise on how to set up a meeting with someone at the Founder Institute?
- Is the Founder Institute a "pre-accelerator"?
- My idea is not very strong, should I still enroll?
- What is the ideal company that is expected to join a Founder Institute cohort?
- What's the average age of people who attend your program?
- Where can I find the calendar schedule for a semester?
- Why should I apply for the Founders Institute Program?