Goa Affairs
Goan startups to get boost from Silicon Valley Company
Budding entrepreneurs and innovators in Goa looking to convert technology-based ideas into successful startups could soon get aboostwith Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute (FI) launching its startup accelerator programme in Goa. In a sign that Goas nascent startup sector is gaining global attention, FI has announced that it aims to incubate projects in the ideation stage and build 20 technology companies per year in the state.
With a presence in 200 cities, FI is one of the worlds major pre-seed accelerators and focuses on mentoring and guiding startups through the early stage funding process. In Goa, FIs virtual accelerator programme will be steered by advisor for Lloyds Ventures, Chintan Oza, co-founder and chief executive officer of Brunchbites, Pritam Onsker, Brunchbites co-founder and image consultant Priyanka Row.