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The webinar, moderated by Nima Kazerooni, brings together five founders who graduated from the Founder Institute Brazil program: Mônica Mendes (Oinkoin), Leandro Cantero (Top Hunter), Marco Aurélio (Mass Labs), Júnior Santos (Brew Hunters) and Miguel Barreto (Sol Lar). Each founder introduces their startup, shares background, metrics, funding experiences, and the impact of the FI program. The discussion covers how FI differs from other accelerators, the role of special assignments, team‑building challenges (especially finding technical co‑founders), fundraising strategies, pivoting and validation, balancing a day job with the program, scholarships and fellowships, and advice for new entrepreneurs. The panel also answers audience questions about program logistics, city expansion, and how to approach investors. The overall narrative emphasizes resilience, the importance of execution over ideas, and the value of FI’s structured mentorship and community across Brazil.

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