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I'm not sure "incubator" is the best word to describe TheFunded Founder Institute. Founders aren't even expected to work full-time. Instead of providing funding, founders actually have to pay $450, which makes having "TheFunded" in the title pretty ironic.
Should have spoken more about the application/interview process. As it stands right now, it seems more like a suckup post.
Should have spoken more about the application/interview process. As it stands right now, it seems more like a suckup post.
Sorry if that sounds harsh, but this seems more like a proclaiment of excitement than something substantive.
Edit: Adding constructive criticism: This should say what they're doing, what they like about the program, what the process was like and perhaps contrast it with some of the other stuff that's out there.
The institute doesn't actually have to invest any money at all to get to watch and know these startups and founders. And if any of them start taking off, they will be in the perfect position to invest.
Will less risk across more companies yield greater returns than the YC model?
It's certainly an interesting model. Maybe even brilliant. The institute doesn't actually have to invest any money at all to get to watch and know these startups and founders. And if any of them start taking off, they will be in the perfect position to invest. Will less risk across more companies yield greater returns than the YC model?
But the best part for me is I get to meet Adeo in person, and I know I shouldn't be judgemental but he's impressed me as a darn good person that is passionate about helping out start ups as well.
I hope everything goes well with your venture, and please do share your experience with us
Wow. congrats. unfortunately I'm one of the hundreds that were rejected :) But the best part for me is I get to meet Adeo in person, and I know I shouldn't be judgemental but he's impressed me as a darn good person that is passionate about helping out start ups as well. I hope everything goes well with your venture, and please do share your experience with us
The vision of the institute is simple: help great Founders build great companies by learning lessons from their experienced peers, by getting amazing deals from world-class vendors, and by closing financing from top-rated investors.
The Institute has had to do everything differently because nobody has backed the Founder in a long, long time. All of that is about to change. ;-)
- Adeo