This program is your gateway, offering direct access to the insights of experienced entrepreneurs, the strategic thinking of global investors, and the latest trends from industry leaders. Whether you're at the early stage or scaling new heights, here you'll learn to recruit the dream team, secure funding, achieve product-market fit, and soar beyond the conventional limits.
Are you ready to upskill and charge forward? To turn challenges into stepping stones for success?
Embrace the adventure where every lesson propels you towards your grand vision.
Founders Programme in 2024
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2000
Founders
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45
Countries
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20
Networking sessions
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12
Hours of Content
Previous speakers
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Sir Martin Sorrell
Founder & Executive Chairman, S4 Capital plc -
Jordi Romero
Founder & CEO, Factorial -
Thomas Zimmermann
CEO, Free Now -
Ruhi Dang
Head of EMEA Product, Stripe -
Nigel Toon
CEO & Co-Founder, Graphcore -
Enrique Linares
Co-Founder, letgo -
Oscar Pierre
CEO and Co-Founder, Glovo -
Sara Bisbe
Chief AI Tech Officer, Aily Labs
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Founders Zone
At the heart of 4YFN is the Founders Zone, where startup exhibitors meet and network with investors, experts, mentors and corporates.
Activities held in this space:
- Meetups and networking cocktails
- Speed-dating with investors
- Mentoring sessions and expert office hours
- Meeting space for exhibitors
GSMA Foundry unveils exclusive showcase package for 4YFN 2023 Award Finalists
Our GSMA Foundry partnership drives innovation, fostering digital transformation and encouraging startups to enter the 4YFN Awards. As part of their prize, finalists can showcase achievements on the GSMA Foundry platform, securing global industry exposure.