Founder Institute San Diego Graduation

​Founder Institute San Diego: Fall 2026 Graduation Celebration

​Tuesday, 3 November | 6:00–8:00 PM PT
Mission Edge, 2820 Roosevelt Rd #104, San Diego, CA 92106
Part of Startup Week San Diego

​183 founders applied to Founder Institute San Diego’s Fall 2026 cohort. 24 started on 1 September. On 3 November, we’re recognizing the 8 who finished.

​These founders spent the fall working through nine sessions, from vision and customer validation to company formation, traction, and fundraising. Every week brought new deliverables, reviewed by mentors who have built and funded companies of their own.

​The evening opens with a short graduation ceremony recognizing each founder. Then it’s food, drinks, and open networking.

​Come meet San Diego’s newest graduates, the mentors who pushed them, and the people in this city who back early-stage founders. Investors, operators, prospective applicants, and anyone in the local startup community are welcome.

​Free to attend. Space is limited, so RSVP to hold your spot.

​Thanks to Mission Edge for hosting.

​Thinking about applying? Learn about the next cohort at fi.co/san-diego.