Build a Great Startup in 2025 with the FI Colombia Startup Accelerator

2026-11-03 · 12:00:00

Founder Institute hosts an interactive Q&A session marking the launch of the LatAm Fall 2026 accelerator program.

The Founder Institute is accepting applications for the LatAm Fall 2026 program, a structured accelerator helping early-stage entrepreneurs build fundable startups. To celebrate the launch, the organization is hosting free online events in LatAm featuring top mentors and investors.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Pre-seed and seed stage entrepreneurs seeking structured guidance to build fundable companies will find value here, regardless of industry focus. Founders considering applying to the LatAm Fall 2026 cohort should take note.

What happens

Starting at 12:00 Bogota time on November 3, 2026, the session features an interactive Q&A titled From Founder to Funded led by Brian Bell. There are no pitching opportunities during the meetup.

Who's in the room

Brian Bell serves as the featured speaker. Hosting duties are led by Gabriel Reyes of GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC, Guillermo Guzman from AIDA Ventures, and Jorge H Nieto of Expedit Capital, with mentors Adeo Ressi of Decile Group / VC Lab and Alan Colmenares involved.

How to prepare

Draft concrete questions beforehand about securing early funding, accelerator expectations, and moving from an early-stage concept to investor readiness. Since the format centers on an interactive Q&A, having specific inquiries prepared will help direct the conversation.

Organizer: Founder Institute

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At a glance

Tickets
Free
Stage
Pre seed, Seed
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. 12:00pm, nov 03, 2026 · From Founder to Funded: Interactive Q&A with Brian Bell

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Gabriel Reyes — CEO, GNOSIS CONSULTORES LLC (Host)
  • Guillermo Guzman — General Partner, AIDA Ventures (Host)
  • Jorge H Nieto — Founder & CEO, Expedit Capital (Host)
  • Adeo Ressi — CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab (Mentor)
  • Alan Colmenares — Cofounder and CEO, Tappsi / Tpaga / EthicalMe (Mentor)
  • Brian Bell (Speaker)