Connect, collaborate, and conquer business challenges together!

A COMMUNITY EXCLUSIVELY FOR VENTURE-
SCALE
FOUNDERS

FounderNexus connects you with other talented, experienced Founders in your area and around the world. Intended for ALL Founders, regardless of role. We help you build your team, get immediate advice on current challenges, and learn from other successful entrepreneurs.

This community is for established Founders looking to expand their business, as well as experienced Founders looking to start something new.

Our promise: improve your odds of success 2-3X

Where experienced founders go to up their game

I enjoyed how well planned and executed the event was. Court’s presentation was relevant and actionable

Steve Tout

founder, Identient

I really loved how welcoming the vibe felt from the moment I arrived.

Katrina Romatowski

founder, reSpace

It was awesome

Edan Shahar

founder, Wild Zebra

The event was great! Highlight: Encouragement of diverse viewpoints and good founder mix

Darian Parrish

founder, PwrOn

I think the breakout sessions are a loose but useful way to get people talking about challenges and resolutions.

Mark Fiebig

founder, Payscore

I was initially hesitant to join yet another group as there is no shortage of people claiming to help entrepreneurs, but Court Lorenzini and FounderNexus are the real deal. Any serious founder will benefit immensely from joining FounderNexus.

Jasper Kuria

co-founder, ConversionMagic

Great event, I learned a lot! Looking forward to next one

Shama Keskar

founder, Mudita Studios

FounderNexus fills a gap for entrepreneurs by complementing traditional incubator and early investment programs with a high-quality peer founder network.

Bob Lach

founder, Lightbridge Solutions

I also felt a sense of real community for the first time as a founder. You're all onto something special here!

Elias DeFaria

co-founder, SDF Labs

This was a fast track to relevant experience/advice in a room where you hold nothing back.

Nicole Resch

Co-founder, Imperative

I have attended events nationwide and joined so-called “MasterMind” groups, but nothing comes close to the network and support I have experienced at FounderNexus.

Arthur Baranovskiy

co-founder, ARY Engineering

What is
FounderNexus?

FounderNexus is an engaged community of experienced Founders dedicated to helping each other excel throughout their Founder’s journey. We provide the opportunity and tools to connect, learn, and succeed together.

This community turns the entrepreneurial journey into a collective endeavor, where shared knowledge and experience become key drivers of individual and communal success.

01
Operational Excellence

Improve every decision you make by integrating the experiences of your peers. Solve problems faster and achieve better operational results.

02
Challenge Validation

Being a founder is really hard! Find support and experience to make your own journey less challenging and lonely.

03
concept Development

Improve your products, operations and management techniques by hearing the results of what others have tried.

04
Team Building

Add founder-level talent to your existing team, or find the ideal co-founder for your next venture. FounderNexus makes sure you find the best possible fit.

Upcoming events
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special event

Contract Negotiations: Manja Sachet, WSGR

11

August

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Zoom
Manja Sachet  leads Wilson Sonsini’s technology transactions practice which  includes structuring and negotiating complex agreements for groundbreaking technologies, and advising on IP and commercial contracts of all types. Bring your current questions related to contracts,  agreements and licensing.

** THIS SESSION IS FOR EARLY STASGE COMPANIES ($0-$2MM ARR).  
*** We plan to schedule separate sessions on this subject for later stage companies.

Venture Debt for Startups under $2M ARR

13

August

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Zoom
Joaquin Gallardo
These small group, intimate sessions are to ensure you are maximizing your learnings with the topical experts. 

Skip the term sheets you can't qualify for yet. This huddle cuts through the venture debt noise to show you what's actually available when you're pre-$2M ARR. Our banking expert will walk you through the real requirements, hidden costs, and strategic timing that can make or break your debt raise.

Perfect for: Early-stage founders weighing debt vs. equity dilution, or those looking to demystify what a bank looks at when trying to qualify a company at the early stages.

** THIS SESSION IS FOR EARLY STASGE COMPANIES ($0-$2MM ARR).  
*** We plan to schedule separate sessions on this subject for later stage companies.

Members Only

special event

Summer Bash!

17

August

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

seattle
Lakeside BBQ and cocktails at DocuSign founder's stunning lakehouse. Swimming, networking, cocktails with fellow founders. Members only

event attendance and Club admission

We select club members based on a number of different experiential aspects. Everyone must complete the application process to qualify for participation.

Application process:

  • 01

    Submit your application.

    We curate event attendance based on a standard application process. You must be selected to attend an event. Additional screening is required to join the organization.

  • 02

    Qualify for attendance.

    All applications will be reviewed for proper community fit. Applicants with no prior experience as Founders, and service providers (lawyers, accountants, etc.) will be deferred to a future date.

  • 03

    Receive invitation.

    You will receive an invitation to attend an event once your application has been reviewed. Event attendance does not guarantee future club admission.

Candidate requirements:

01

1+ startup as a Founder

Co-Founded at least 1 company

02

2+ years of startup leadership

Served at least 2 years as a startup executive

03

3+ years of management

Served at least 3 years as leader of people

04

Venture-Scale

Business meets venture capital requirements

Interested in starting a FounderNexus chapter in your area?

If you're an experienced venture-scale founder that's passionate about growing your local entrepreneurial community and likes being at the center of things, we'd love to connect. We've got everything you need to get a local chapter started.

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