We are happy to say that Say Mmm is now a graduate of the Founder Institute, having completed the intensive 4-month program this past week. The Founder Institute is both a set of educational sessions designed specifically for helping startups succeed, and also a global network of graduates and experienced mentors.
My goal in entering the program was to evolve Say Mmm and define the next big ways it could help people, and I was not disappointed. As a technology company, I believe it’s important to always be improving the product and service. Sometimes changes are gradual and sometimes you can make big leaps, and the Founder Institute pushes you towards making big leaps. I am excited about some of the ideas we will be rolling out and the direction Say Mmm is headed.
What’s the Founder Institute like? A lot depends on what you put into it, and how committed you are to turning your vision into reality. It isn't easy, and of the 40+ founders that entered our class, only 12 graduated. No one said starting a company was easy though, so it is set up to help prepare you for the real world. The thing I liked most about the Founder Institute was the impressive list of mentors that are there to share their experiences and provide feedback and guidance to founders. Your peers in the program are another good resource, and you spend time in different working groups helping each other.
All in all a very good experience, and I believe the value of the program to Say Mmm doesn’t stop at graduation.
Posted by Brian
Great to know you successfully completed their intense program... Now onward and upward...